Lassen Canyon Nursery presents Wings of Summer Butterfly House Summer takes flight with our longest running seasonal exhibit. One of Turtle Bay’s most popular exhibitions is returning for an eight-week run.  Visitors can view hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil, enclosed garden. Nestled in the Redwood trees of Wildlife Woods, the Butterfly House is the […]

Enjoy an up close encounter with one of our amazing animal ambassadors. Watch our porcupine walk by or have a bird hop to your hand, in this group experience you will learn all about the animal and its species with a special interaction for each guest.

Lassen Canyon Nursery presents Wings of Summer Butterfly House Summer takes flight with our longest running seasonal exhibit. One of Turtle Bay’s most popular exhibitions is returning for an eight-week run.  Visitors can view hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil, enclosed garden. Nestled in the Redwood trees of Wildlife Woods, the Butterfly House is the […]

Soar into the world of one of nature’s most powerful predators! Stop by our Golden Eagle habitat for a captivating talk about these awe-inspiring raptors. Discover fascinating facts about this widespread species and meet Denali, our incredible ambassador eagle. This wild encounter takes place near the Eagle Habitat in Wildlife Woods—don’t miss your chance to […]

Lassen Canyon Nursery presents Wings of Summer Butterfly House Summer takes flight with our longest running seasonal exhibit. One of Turtle Bay’s most popular exhibitions is returning for an eight-week run.  Visitors can view hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil, enclosed garden. Nestled in the Redwood trees of Wildlife Woods, the Butterfly House is the […]

Enjoy a “flock” of birds by Richard Baltazar “Baltie” Quintana, a local artist who specializes in creating lifelike sculptures from wire, paper mache, and leather. His work won First Prize in the 2021 West Coast Biennial. He was profiled in Enjoy Magazine in 2019 and his work, once a hobby and now a business, has […]

Buzz into the amazing world of honeybees at the Honeybee Discovery Center! Don't miss "Pollinating Minds: What's All the Buzz About?" with a featured talk by Emily Helton on “Honeybee Colonies: The Superorganism.” Explore the remarkable dynamics of honeybee colonies and uncover why these tiny creatures function as one powerful, unified organism. Whether you're passionate […]

Lassen Canyon Nursery presents Wings of Summer Butterfly House Summer takes flight with our longest running seasonal exhibit. One of Turtle Bay’s most popular exhibitions is returning for an eight-week run.  Visitors can view hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil, enclosed garden. Nestled in the Redwood trees of Wildlife Woods, the Butterfly House is the […]

Enjoy a “flock” of birds by Richard Baltazar “Baltie” Quintana, a local artist who specializes in creating lifelike sculptures from wire, paper mache, and leather. His work won First Prize in the 2021 West Coast Biennial. He was profiled in Enjoy Magazine in 2019 and his work, once a hobby and now a business, has […]

Chico History Museum hosts exhibits and special events celebrating the distinct heritage of Chico and its sphere of influence. Its showcase changes throughout the year, displaying artifacts relevant to Chico and offering various topics from the history of Chico through time. Permanent exhibits include The Mechoopda, The Chico Chinese Temple, Bidwell Park, Chico's natural wonders, […]

Lassen Canyon Nursery presents Wings of Summer Butterfly House Summer takes flight with our longest running seasonal exhibit. One of Turtle Bay’s most popular exhibitions is returning for an eight-week run.  Visitors can view hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil, enclosed garden. Nestled in the Redwood trees of Wildlife Woods, the Butterfly House is the […]

Enjoy a “flock” of birds by Richard Baltazar “Baltie” Quintana, a local artist who specializes in creating lifelike sculptures from wire, paper mache, and leather. His work won First Prize in the 2021 West Coast Biennial. He was profiled in Enjoy Magazine in 2019 and his work, once a hobby and now a business, has […]

Chico History Museum hosts exhibits and special events celebrating the distinct heritage of Chico and its sphere of influence. Its showcase changes throughout the year, displaying artifacts relevant to Chico and offering various topics from the history of Chico through time. Permanent exhibits include The Mechoopda, The Chico Chinese Temple, Bidwell Park, Chico's natural wonders, […]

Ever wonder how a snake sees the world? Come watch one of our scaly ambassadors as they enjoy sensory time on our snake board. Learn all about how they smell, see, and feel their way around their playground as they climb and explore. Takes place in our Mill Building in Paul Bunyan's Forest Camp Free […]

Adults get “dibs” on all the fun in the Museum during this 21+ event. Explore our newest exhibition, Discover Steampunk. Mix and mingle at the museum with a cash bar, and food is available for purchase, provided by Mosaic Restaurant in the Museum. Whether you’re leaving the kids at home or having a fun night […]

Lassen Canyon Nursery presents Wings of Summer Butterfly House Summer takes flight with our longest running seasonal exhibit. One of Turtle Bay’s most popular exhibitions is returning for an eight-week run.  Visitors can view hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil, enclosed garden. Nestled in the Redwood trees of Wildlife Woods, the Butterfly House is the […]

Enjoy a “flock” of birds by Richard Baltazar “Baltie” Quintana, a local artist who specializes in creating lifelike sculptures from wire, paper mache, and leather. His work won First Prize in the 2021 West Coast Biennial. He was profiled in Enjoy Magazine in 2019 and his work, once a hobby and now a business, has […]

Explore the world of automata, where you’ll bring creativity to life by designing your very own moving sculptures! Explore the art of kinetic sculptures and learn how to create moving, mechanical pieces that combine engineering and artistic expression. Whether you're a seasoned creator or just beginning your journey, Art Lab provides the tools and inspiration […]

Chico History Museum hosts exhibits and special events celebrating the distinct heritage of Chico and its sphere of influence. Its showcase changes throughout the year, displaying artifacts relevant to Chico and offering various topics from the history of Chico through time. Permanent exhibits include The Mechoopda, The Chico Chinese Temple, Bidwell Park, Chico's natural wonders, […]

Enjoy an up close encounter with one of our amazing animal ambassadors. Watch our porcupine walk by or have a bird hop to your hand, in this group experience you will learn all about the animal and its species with a special interaction for each guest.

Lassen Canyon Nursery presents Wings of Summer Butterfly House Summer takes flight with our longest running seasonal exhibit. One of Turtle Bay’s most popular exhibitions is returning for an eight-week run.  Visitors can view hundreds of butterflies in a tranquil, enclosed garden. Nestled in the Redwood trees of Wildlife Woods, the Butterfly House is the […]

Enjoy a “flock” of birds by Richard Baltazar “Baltie” Quintana, a local artist who specializes in creating lifelike sculptures from wire, paper mache, and leather. His work won First Prize in the 2021 West Coast Biennial. He was profiled in Enjoy Magazine in 2019 and his work, once a hobby and now a business, has […]

Chico History Museum hosts exhibits and special events celebrating the distinct heritage of Chico and its sphere of influence. Its showcase changes throughout the year, displaying artifacts relevant to Chico and offering various topics from the history of Chico through time. Permanent exhibits include The Mechoopda, The Chico Chinese Temple, Bidwell Park, Chico's natural wonders, […]