2024 Exhibition-Schedule

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United States

AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE ARTS February 9 -March 31 Presented in partnership with Petaluma Blacks for Community Development, the exhibition will celebrate Black History Month through the lens of African Americans in the arts. CORNERSTONE: [...]

Weekly Downtown Petaluma Historical Walking Tours 2024

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United States

Come tour historic downtown Petaluma, guided by a docent in period attire! Saturdays through August And Beginning in September:  Saturdays AND Sundays until November 10 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Please meet on the steps [...]

Donation Appreciated

Current Exhibit: Her Side Of The Story

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United States

Discover the stories of California's often-overlooked pioneer women who blazed trails and left an enduring legacy for generations to come. July 5-August 25 Illuminating the hardships, joys, and lives of female pioneers, Her Side of the [...]

Free

Exhibit Opening: Her Side Of The Story

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United States

Discover the stories of California's often-overlooked pioneer women who blazed trails and left an enduring legacy for generations to come. Sunday, July 14 5:00 - 7:00 Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 Fourth Street (Corner [...]

Free

Historic Textiles Tour

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United States

See dresses, hats, quilts, and more from the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum's own collection of historic textiles! Sunday, July 14, 2:00 pm Sunday, July 21, 2:00 pm Sunday, August 4, 2:00 pm Sunday, August [...]

$20

Coffee and Conversation: The Lewis Family Letters

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United States

Featuring letters from California pioneers Elizabeth and John Lewis, read and discussed by Collections Manager Solange Russek and the Petalumans Of  Yesteryear. Tuesday, July 30 10:30 - 11:30 Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 Fourth [...]

$5 – $10

Through Tamsen’s Eyes: The Story of the Donner Party

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United States

Gain a different perspective on the Donner Party's story through this one-woman show starring Leslie Scatchard as Tamsen Donner. Two Show Dates NEW SHOW DATE ADDED! Sunday, August 11, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Cost - $20 Purchase [...]

$20

“Telling Stories of Mexican California” Opening Reception

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United States

Join us as we celebrate the opening of our new exhibition, "Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life & Myth Making." Thursday, September 12, 2024 5:00 - 7:00 PM Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 [...]

Free

Current Exhibit – Telling Stories of Mexican California – September 12

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United States

Our Current Exhibit: Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life & Myth Making. September 12 - November 3 2024 Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street) Exhibit Hours:  [...]

Free