Join us for our third annual Winter Wreathmaking workshops! We have a wonderful day planned and can’t wait to see what you create. We’ll provide the supplies and materials to create the wreath of your dreams including boughs, florals, ribbons, and molds, as well as snacks and hot cider and advice from our staff. You just have to show up and enjoy! This year we’re doing things a little differently: Adults who want to accompany their kids to make a wreath but not to make one themselves do not have to pay full admission. See below for more details, and sign up for either the 10:00 or 1:00 sessions below!

Details
Cost: $15 for Museum Members, $25 General, $10 kids 6-12, $5 for parent or guardian who is not going to make a wreath.
Why $5 if I’m not making a wreath? We love to have you with us helping children or friends make their wreath, as we’re providing all supplies and food at-cost, we ask for a small donation to participate.
Registration: Required as space is limited
Location: In the Museum Classroom
Age Range: 6 & above, children younger than 6 can accompany an adult who is making their own wreath.
What to Expect: Your registration includes two hours to create your wreaths with all tools and supplies provided. You’ll also get to help yourself to homemade non-alcoholic mulled cider and holiday snacks.
Accessibility: This class is formatted to people with all abilities, and helpers can be available if needed. Hand-coordination to cut ribbon and/or greenery and mold wire will be needed but can be provided by helpers.
Duration: 2 hours

Certain California newts have enough toxicity to kill a grown human within hours. Conversely, certain California gartersnakes are up to 100x more resistant to toxins than any other snake in the world. Those snakes and newts occur in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties. The reason for this could be called the ultimate toxic relationship. Learn all about this fascinating natural phenomenon during a special member brown bag! Bring your lunch and eat it if you dare as we discuss this poisonous topic, and enjoy a cookie on us while you do!

PS, we’re also hosting a food drive at the Museum! If you’d like to bring some non-perishable items to help give a little extra care to our community this season, you’ll receive both our deep appreciation and more than one free cookie!

Details
Free for PG Museum Members, $5 for Member guests. This talk is for Members and their guests only and not open to the public.
Why $5 for Guests? We love offering free events for members, and we’re always happy to see their guests, but these events do have a cost, so we ask for a nominal fee to help us cover it from non-members.
Registration: Required as space is limited
Location: In the Bird Gallery
Age Range: 10 & above
What to Expect: Your registration includes entry to the talk and a fun half hour learning about amazing ecological processes with other members and friends. You are welcome to bring your lunch to enjoy while the talk occurs.
Duration: 30-45 minutes

Shop with a purpose this holiday season!

Celebrate Museum Store Sunday with 20% off most items. Support local vendors by shopping at our museum store. Our products reflect the museum’s mission and collections, with many exclusive, carefully chosen items that connect to our programs.

Join us for a magical Science Saturday focused on the vital role of pollinators, with a special emphasis on the enchanting Monarch butterfly. Come explore the intricate relationship between these remarkable insects and the ecosystems they inhabit. Through engaging activities, attendees will learn about the life cycle of monarchs, the importance of habitat conservation, and how each of us can contribute to protecting these essential pollinators. This event promises to be both educational and inspiring, shedding light on the challenges facing monarchs and the strategies we can adopt to safeguard their future.

We also have some special events planned!

-Join us at 11am for a special bookreading
-Join us at 1pm for a mural unveiling from the talented Jess Soriano
-Enjoy the enchanting music of the 5Ms during the day!

We will be closed 11/27 and back to regular business hours on Friday, 11/28. Be sure to join us 11/29 for our special pollinator Science Saturday!

Ease into the holidays and release the stresses of the season with a special Qigong session led by Linda Anne Goulet of Gou-Chi. With a special shakuhachi flute performance and easy, guided movements, you’ll leave feeling rested and recharged.

Details
Cost: Free for Museum Members, $10 for Member Guests
Why $10 for Guests? We love offering free events for members, and we’re always happy to see their guests, but these events do have a cost, so we ask for a nominal fee to help us cover it from non-members.
Registration: Required as space is limited
Location: In the Bird Gallery
Age Range: 10 & above
What to Expect: Your registration includes an hour-long Qigong session with Linda Anne. Be sure to dress in comfortable clothes and shoes that you can move in and bring some water.
Accessibility: This class is formatted to people with all abilities, and Linda Anne tailors each move to varying levels of ability. This course can be done sitting or standing, and can movements can be large or small.
Duration: 1 hour

Join us for a special free talk about Pacific Grove’s most famous residents: monarch butterflies! Learn about their biology, get an in-depth explanation of what’s going on with this season’s population, and learn ways you can help them in Pacific Grove and beyond!

Details
Free for PG Museum Members, $5 for Member guests. This talk is for Members and their guests only and not open to the public.
Why $5 for Guests? We love offering free events for members, and we’re always happy to see their guests, but these events do have a cost, so we ask for a nominal fee to help us cover it from non-members.
Registration: Required as space is limited
Location: In the Bird Gallery
Age Range: 10 & above
What to Expect: Your registration includes entry to the talk, a cookie selection, and a fun half hour learning about monarchs with other members and friends. You are welcome to bring your lunch to enjoy while the talk occurs.
Duration: 30-45 minutes

Hidden bags of gold, murder, vigilantes, outlaw chases, and more are part of a fascinating tale that shines a light on many aspects of Monterey’s rich history. Join us for a special night with Brian Edwards and Hayley Aiello from the Monterey Public Library to learn about our local tales and histories! The Sanchez Treasure is buried somewhere still to this day... Get your tickets now before they sell out!

Join the naturalists at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History for a free guided walk at the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary. Find monarchs clustering in trees or feeding from nectar plants, and learn about their amazing adaptations and how we can help protect them.

NOTE: this program is dependent on monarchs being present at the Sanctuary. Monarchs are a highly threatened species, and we cannot guarantee there being a healthy population this year. Check the latest monarch count below.

This free event requires registration with the Let’s Go Outdoors! website below.

Join the naturalists at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History for a free guided walk at the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary. Find monarchs clustering in trees or feeding from nectar plants, and learn about their amazing adaptations and how we can help protect them.

NOTE: this program is dependent on monarchs being present at the Sanctuary. Monarchs are a highly threatened species, and we cannot guarantee there being a healthy population this year. Check the latest monarch count below.

This free event requires registration with the Let’s Go Outdoors! website below.

Join us for a special series of Field Sketching workshops with talented artist and scientist Cady DeLay! Learn more about each day and sign up at the link below:

Join us for a special series of Field Sketching workshops with talented artist and scientist Cady DeLay! Learn more about each day and sign up at the link below:

Join us for a spine-chilling Science Saturday dedicated to exploring the spooky and creepy aspects of nature. Discover the eerie world of nocturnal creatures as we delve into the lives of bats, owls, and other mysterious animals that thrive in the darkness. Learn about the fascinating adaptations of these creatures and the myths that surround them. Engage in activities that highlight the unsettling beauty of nature, from the life cycles of creepy crawlies to the intriguing yet macabre role of scavengers in the ecosystem. Embrace the thrill of the unknown as we uncover the natural wonders that give rise to our greatest fears and inspire our most fantastical tales.