• Chico Children’s Museum

    Chico Children’s Museum
    Chico Children's Museum 325 Main Street, Chico, CA

    We are a space for children and their grown-ups to connect and learn through play!  We strive to enrich early childhood learning through inclusive, accessible, hands-on experiences that celebrate curiosity, connect families, and create community. To make everyone's experience enjoyable, we ask that you adhere to our 1 adult per 5 children requirement, and remember […]

    Free – $12
  • Famous Artists Student Art Show: A Walk in Nature

    Turtle Bay Exploration Park 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding, CA, United States

    We are excited to share the news of Turtle Bay Museum's latest exhibit, Famous Artists Student Art Show: A Walk in Nature, on display now through April 30, 2026. Enjoy an exhibition of works created by kindergarten through 8th grade students in the Famous Artists Portfolio art education program. This art show is a celebration of […]

    Free – $22
  • Thomas D. Mangelsen: A Life in the Wild

    Thomas D. Mangelsen: A Life in the Wild
    Turtle Bay Museum 844 Sundial Bridge, Redding, United States

    Turtle Bay Museum proudly presents Thomas D. Mangelsen: A Life In The Wild, a breathtaking exhibition featuring 40 of the renowned photographer’s most resonant images, on display from January 24 through May 3, 2026. Spanning all seven continents, the exhibition immerses visitors in stunning natural landscapes and the intimate lives of animal species from some […]

    Free – $22
  • Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits

    Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits
    Turtle Bay Exploration Park 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding, CA, United States

    Turtle Bay Museum is excited to share the opening of Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits on display from January 28 through April 26. Want to experience the thrill of extreme sports in a safe environment for all ages? This high-energy exhibition takes you inside the minds and bodies of extreme athletes to explore the psychology, […]

    Free – $22
  • Pioneer History Museum

    Pioneer History Museum
    Pioneer History Museum 2332 Montgomery Street, Oroville, CA, United States

    Tucked in the heart of Oroville, the Pioneer History Museum invites visitors to step back in time and experience the spirit of early California. First opened in 1932 and housed in a striking replica of a 49er’s cabin, the museum offers a journey through the region’s rich and rugged past. What began as a modest […]

    Free – $4
  • Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology

    Valene L Smith Museum
    Valene L Smith Museum of Anthropology 400 W 1st St., Chico, CA, United States

    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 […]

    FREE
  • Motion Mania @ Gateway Science Museum

    Motion Mania @ Gateway Science Museum
    Gateway Science Museum 625 Esplanade, Chico, CA, United States

    Have you ever wondered why some people love roller coasters so much? Is it the speed? Is it the inherent danger? Is it the fascination with the physics? Motion Mania unlocks these answers through the build, design, and test process. 

    $5 – $10
  • 4th Annual Foster Care Museum at monca

    3rd Annual Foster Care MONCA Exhibit
    Museum of Northern California Art (monca) 900 Esplanade, Chico, CA

    The 4th Annual Foster Care Museum will be held at the Museum of Northern California Art (monca) from March 19th through May 3rd, 2026. This exhibition is dedicated to sharing the unique foster care experience and celebrates foster youth’s resilience, talents, and perseverance. Through their stories, art, and artifacts, foster youth invite the community to […]

  • Saturday Activities at Gateway Science Museum (April)

    Gateway Science Museum 625 Esplanade, Chico, CA, United States

    It's Earth Month! Join us in April Saturday Activities. Drop-in from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Activities are free with admission! Join us for activities centered around sustainability each week April 4: Pinwheels April 11: Bird House April 18: Compost Quest *Please note there is no activity on April 25 due to our Coaster Mania […]

  • Chico Children’s Museum

    Chico Children’s Museum
    Chico Children's Museum 325 Main Street, Chico, CA

    We are a space for children and their grown-ups to connect and learn through play!  We strive to enrich early childhood learning through inclusive, accessible, hands-on experiences that celebrate curiosity, connect families, and create community. To make everyone's experience enjoyable, we ask that you adhere to our 1 adult per 5 children requirement, and remember […]

    Free – $12