Big news! We’ve just accessioned this new artwork into our permanent collection! Created with disappearing pigments, this stunning work of art is only visible to the naked eye and disappears in photographs. 🎨 It’ll be on view in the mezzanine gallery starting April 31st! 🖼 https://www.instagram.com/p/BvugKF6grwM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=403o3bdydylf

Another beautiful day in Sonoma County! We’ll be open from 11:00-5:30pm ☀️ https://www.instagram.com/p/BvpBieLA8NC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=136szqwoo63hd

The mezzanine has finally reopened with more wonderful Santa Rosa history! Check out the interactive map, objects from Fountaingrove, and images from the 1906 earthquake. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvm9xt3AU0l/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=t5zfuoy5l468

Happening now! Feminist art icons, Judith K. Brodsky and Ferris Olin discuss their new book “Junctures in Women's Leadership: The Arts.” 📚 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvk4EhdAukJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=es9evxpjsh72

Shall we play a little game❓ Who can guess what this object in the ”Pacific World” exhibition is? 🤔 A) Native Alaskan bone needle B) Musical instrument from the Philippines C) Chinese opium pipe D) Magic wand from the wizarding world of Harry Potter Comment with your guess below! 😁 https://www.instagram.com/p/BviTNa3gSjG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tulfo3csh4ef

We hope everyone enjoyed today’s free day! Special thanks to the Santa Rosa Symphony’s Youth Orchestra for filling our galleries with music! 🎶 https://www.instagram.com/p/BvX2yqrg_Qc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1638696en12cc

It’s a beautiful day to enjoy a FREE visit to the Museum! ☀️ Explore the “Pacific World” and “See Something, Say Something” exhibitions, along with a new exhibit of recent acquisitions to the permanent collection and the Sculpture Garden! Later, we’ll be joined by the Santa Rosa Symphony’s Youth Orchestra from 2:00-5:00pm for Music Around Town 🎻🎶 Free admission from 11:00-5:00pm today is generously sponsored by David Noorthoek 🙌🏽 Thank you! https://www.instagram.com/p/BvW7bNHgTqV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t441qiw7g8ww

Artists and writers! 📣 This is your chance to be discovered! Learn more about the Discovered Awards and Exhibition at the Creative Sonoma application workshop on Monday. Your works could be exhibited at the Museum this fall! 🖼 Tag/share with your creative friends! 🗯 More information: https://www.creativesonoma.org/grants/discovered/ (at Creative Sonoma) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvViDlpgoXp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ka7hr0sduzus

Great turnout for tonight’s panel discussion with the “See Something, Say Something” artists, Evri Kwong, Linda Vallejo, and David Huffman, and curator, Jeff Nathanson! Thanks for joining us! https://www.instagram.com/p/BvS769UA5A4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wzh4xcpw7am8

FREE DAY‼️ We are pleased to announce that we will be offering free admission THIS SATURDAY (3/23) from 11:00-5:00pm! 🎟🎉 Both exhibitions will be open, as well as our new display of recent acquisitions to the permanent collection in the mezzanine gallery. Enjoy the sounds of the Santa Rosa Symphony's youth ensemble from 2:00-5:00pm as a part of their Music Around Town event. 🎻🎺🎶 We would like to thank David Noorthoek for generously supporting free admission to the Museum on this day! 🙌 https://www.instagram.com/p/BvP_IKsAFEk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xy6m9wtv3s3z

So how exactly did we suspend the bangka from the ceiling in the “Pacific World” exhibition? Well first, it took a team of 10 just get it in the building! 💪 Then, the professional Connect Art team was able to rig it up for us! The final step was a ceremonial blessing and prayer 💛 Many thanks to all involved! 🙌🏽 https://www.instagram.com/p/BvH-Bavgs5Y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dqn8wc3r08ai

Have you checked out the gift shop recently? 🛍 We have new prints, magnets, stationery, jewelry and more! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu-Y15Qg5E5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c8egvj4f8d2x

Check out Martín Zúñiga, one of our Art4Kids teacher artists, snapping a selfie with Robin Brown, one of our all star docents, in action! 🎨 Through the Art4Kids program, 5th and 6th grade students receive in-class art instruction from local artists. They are then invited to the Museum for a guided tour and art project. Keep up the great work, Martín and Robin! 🙌🏼 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu47NrqACme/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=t257iylg227r

Did you remember to “spring forward” this morning? ⏰ This "Baby Ben DeLuxe" alarm clock with a crackle gold finish was made in 1928, manufactured by Westclox. Westclox and its predecessor companies were in business from 1885 to 2001. They made millions of clocks and watches over the years, their most famous products were the Big Ben and Baby Ben alarm clocks. Big Ben was first made in 1908, and Baby Ben was first made in 1910. This Baby Ben was donated to the Museum’s collection by Duane and Marjorie Pollock in 1986. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu1cPI1AvQW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7jnvao5l3qbi

Get ready for a special event in a very special place 😉🍷We can't wait to share an exciting announcement with you all very soon. Stay tuned! (Pictured: "LOVE" by Laura Kimpton with Jeff Schomberg) (at Paradise Ridge Winery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Buw_WPAAg42/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wx6v4rztpthd

“How many basketballs are used in the pyramid?” 🏀 “Why are these sculptures painted brown?” 🎨 “What does this sketch of french fries mean?” 🍟 Have a question about our exhibitions? Ask one of our friendly gallery attendants! Interested in volunteering? Give us a call or email [email protected]. https://www.instagram.com/p/BurqxWDg5Rq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1upmaabn3am1a

Check out our new children’s Manila Galleon! ⚓️ Hoist the sails, sweep the decks, ring the bell and fire the cannons! Just watch out for those pesky ship rats and cockroaches! 🐀 Special thanks to Friedman’s Home Improvement and to our amazing volunteers, for making this possible: Michael, John, Randy, Loren, Lisa and Pat! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bujrd6pgYvu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zrgvy7q547oj