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A-MAZE-DÂ is a bespoke walk-through cave created by world-renowned maze designer Dave Phillips and painted by Chico State art students and alumni. This fun and interactive summer exhibit is an opportunity for kids and adults alike to explore a unique, cave-inspired, maze.
Designed and curated by the monca Junior Board, the "Never Too Old... Never Too Young..." exhibit features art of all media created by local students of all ages. The Junior Board's goal is to break down the barriers to entry that many new artists face when seeking to exhibit their work in museum and gallery spaces. The monca Junior […]
All new displays for 2026! WEDNESDAYS - SUNDAYS ONLY! Experience the Glowing Wild Lantern Festival, an all-new collection of lanterns featuring dinosaurs, African savannah animals, and ancient Egypt at the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay! From glowing forests to larger-than-life animal displays from around the world, Glowing Wild is an experience to explore at your own pace […]
Schedule a tour of Red Bluff's very own historic firehouse - complete with vintage fire trucks and tons of historical items. Â This is a treat for the whole family! Tours are free, donations are appreciated. To schedule your tour, please call (530) 527-1126. We look forward to seeing you!
The end of the school year often means scheduling a class trip to the museum. The Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology at Chico State is now scheduling FREE one-hour experiences. Enjoy the hands-on exhibit "What's Your Mood?" that explores the difference between moods and feelings. Includes fun activities and interactives to dive deeper. Schedule […]
Designed and curated by the monca Junior Board, the "Never Too Old... Never Too Young..." exhibit features art of all media created by local students of all ages. The Junior Board's goal is to break down the barriers to entry that many new artists face when seeking to exhibit their work in museum and gallery spaces. The monca Junior […]
All new displays for 2026! WEDNESDAYS - SUNDAYS ONLY! Experience the Glowing Wild Lantern Festival, an all-new collection of lanterns featuring dinosaurs, African savannah animals, and ancient Egypt at the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay! From glowing forests to larger-than-life animal displays from around the world, Glowing Wild is an experience to explore at your own pace […]
For over 30 years June 6th has officially been recognized as National Yo-Yo Day. This day to honor the Yo-Yo, was placed on the late Chicago businessman Donald F. Duncan’s birthday. America owes its fascination with the yo-yo to Mr. Duncan. The National Yo-Yo Museum in Chico, California celebrates this day in the museum with […]
Head over to monca for our annual yART Sale to sift through donated goods and find treasures! Everything from used books, craft supplies, furniture, and more will be available at low prices during monca's yART Sale. Find something new to you while supporting monca's commitment to sustainability and inclusion. The yART Sale takes place outside of the museum along […]
We are excited to share the opening of our summer exhibition, POPnology, on display from May 23 through August 16 at the Turtle Bay Museum. Designed for a diverse audience, POPnology explores how ideas from movies, books, television, and art have inspired real-world technological breakthroughs. Exhibition highlights include: Interactive displays inspired by beloved science fiction, popular culture, and advances […]