Science Saturday: Spooky Science
Join us on Halloween for a spine-chilling Science Saturday dedicated to exploring the spooky and creepy aspects of nature. Discover the eerie world of nocturnal creatures and learn about the lives of bats, owls, and other mysterious animals that thrive in the darkness with spooky activities. Engage in fun crafts 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. Meet animals that have a spooky reputation but are in reality very cool and not very scary! This free, family-friendly event includes free admission to the Museum and runs from 10 am - 3 pm,
Outreach Event: Marina Library
Join us at the Marina Branch Library for an outreach table with fun activities and collections.
Outreach Event: PG Museum at MPC STEM DAY
We will have an outreach table at MPC’s STEM Day. Join us!
Garden Work Bee
Join us in tending the Museum’s Native Plant Garden. Learn basic gardening skills while helping the Museum.
Outreach Event: John Steinbeck Library
Join us at the John Steinbeck Library for an outreach table with fun activities and collections.
Art on Tap
Explore the world of art and conservation in our first ever Art on Tap! Art and conservation have always been intertwined, often with incredible results. Join us as we learn about and admire the creativity and work of three artists, Becca Boring, Erin E. Hunter, and Monica Loncola, who have turned skill and technique into conservation messages without needing a word. It’ll be a fun night where you’ll enjoy happy half-hour sponsored by Dust Bowl Brewing Co. before you learn how these artists work, explore stories and case studies of their impacts, and leave with new insights into creative conservation.
Details
Cost: $15 for Museum Members, $25 General, Students $10 with a valid ID shown at the door
Registration: Required as space is limited
Location: At the Museum
What to Expect: Your ticket grants you entry to the talk as well as a social ½ hour before the lecture. Doors will open at 5:20 and will close at 6:10pm.
Accessibility: The Museum and facilities are fully accessible, and hosts will be mic’d for ease of hearing.
Duration: 2 hours
Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society Meeting
Learn more about the meeting from the CVGMS website.
Repair Fair
Darn socks, fix zippers, reduce, reuse, and save the earth one stitch at a time at our first ever Repair Fair!
Outreach Event: PG Museum at the EYH STEM Workshop
We will have an outreach table at the EYH STEM Workshop and Career Fair at Hartnell College. Join us!
Outreach Event: Greenfield Community Science Workshop
Join us at the Greenfield Community Science Workshop!
Outreach Event: Pacific Grove Library
Join us at the Pacific Grove Library for an outreach table with fun activities and collections.
Monterey Audubon Society Board Meeting
Monterey Audubon will hold their monthly board meeting, which is open to the public. Please note, this is NOT their monthly meeting.
Museum Closed
We will be closed 11/26 and back to regular business hours on Friday, 11/27. Be sure to join us 11/28 for our special pollinator Science Saturday!
Science Saturday: Monarch Magic!
Free Science Saturday flying into the remarkable world of monarch butterflies and other beautiful and endangered creatures.
Outreach Event: Marina Library
Join us at the Marina Branch Library for an outreach table with fun activities and collections.
PG Museum at the Pacific Grove Annual Parade of Lights
The PG Museum will be joining the annual Parade of Lights in Pacific Grove! Wave your butterfly wings at us and join the cheer.
Garden Work Bee
Join us in tending the Museum’s Native Plant Garden. Learn basic gardening skills while helping the Museum.
Holiday Wreathmaking!
Our annual holiday wreathmaking event returns with a fun day of creating your own special wreath with wreath molds, freshly picked evergreens and florals, ribbons, and more! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned wreathmaker, you’ll be able to create a stunning creation to take home and enjoy throughout the winter, and our staff will be on hand to offer help if wanted during your process. You’ll also be treated to festive snacks, homemade cider, and a jolly community atmosphere to celebrate a season of warmth and togetherness. This event does sell out and we’ve added timeslots this year to make things easier, so be sure to reserve your spot soon!
Choose Your Time:
Details
Cost: $20 for member wreathmakers, $25 general wreathmakers, $8 helpers (not making a wreath but participating otherwise)
Registration: Required as space is limited
Location: In the Museum garden and 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
Outreach Event: Carmel Valley Branch Library
Join us at the Carmel Valley Branch Library for an outreach table with fun activities and collections.
Outreach Event: El Gabilan Library
Join us at the El Gabilan Library for an outreach table with fun activities and collections.
Outreach Event: Greenfield Community Science Workshop
Join us at the Greenfield Community Science Workshop!
Family Tidepool Bioblitz
Join naturalists for an iNaturalist bioblitz at The Great Tidepool to locate and identify coastal wildlife.
Monterey Audubon Society Board Meeting
Monterey Audubon will hold their monthly board meeting, which is open to the public. Please note , this is NOT their monthly meeting.
Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society Meeting
Learn more about the meeting from the CVGMS website.
LiMPETS RIM Teacher Workshop
Teacher workshop for LiMPETS Rocky Intertidal Monitoring Program
Outreach Event: King Tides
We will have a table at Lovers Point to learn about king tides. Join us!
Outreach Event: Pacific Grove Library
Join us at the Pacific Grove Library for an outreach table with fun activities and collections.
Science Saturday: Migration Celebration
Free Science Saturday at the Museum, celebrating Sandy the whale’s birthday and animal migrations!
Outreach Event: Castroville Library
Join us at the Castroville Library for an outreach table with fun activities and collections.
Community Ofrenda
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with a community ofrenda (altar) to honor our loved ones who have passed away.
Monterey Audubon Society Board Meeting
Monterey Audubon will hold their monthly board meeting, which is open to the public. Please note, this is NOT their monthly meeting.
Outreach Event: Pacific Grove Library
Join us at the Pacific Grove Library for an outreach table with fun activities and collections.
SOLD OUT -The Taxidermist's Table
Members are invited to join us for a special event with taxidermist Jim Covel as he demonstrates preparing a taxidermy mount, answers questions, and shares tricks and techniques of this now-rare trade! It’s very rare that you get to see the actual work of taxidermy in action, and we’re thrilled to be able to give members and their guests this opportunity. This event is a curated one that doesn’t have many seats, be sure to get yours now before it fills!
This event is sold out, but you can sign up for the waitlist below. If someone cancels, you’ll be contacted!
Details
Cost: $20 for members, $25 for member guests
Registration: Required as space is limited
Location: At the Museum, 165 Forest Ave.
What to Expect: Your admission includes entry to the demonstration and the opportunity to ask questions and learn from a trained taxidermist.
Accessibility: All Museum facilities are fully wheelchair accessible.
Duration: 2 hours
Outreach Event: Greenfield Community Science Workshop
Join us at the Greenfield Community Science Workshop!
SOLD OUT - Naturalists on Wheels
Explore Monterey Bay by bike, led by a Museum naturalist!
Mindfulness Hike
Join us on a hike that incorporates tools and activities to connect with nature for mental health! Led by Kelly Goldberg, a therapist and outdoor educator with a specialty in guiding nature-based insights and personal discovery guided activities, we’ll take a walk in the woods to center ourselves and connect with each other as we explore the beautiful natural areas we have around us.
Details
Cost: $15 for members, $20 general
Registration: Required as space is limited
Location: At Jack’s Peak, specific directions will be sent with registration confirmation email.
What to Expect: Your ticket purchase will enable you to join us for a mindful afternoon in connection with nature. We’ll do a 2-hour hike with mindfulness practices and learning experiences.
Accessibility: This is a hike and requires the ability to walk over uneven terrain for extended periods of time. Rest stops will be part of the day.
Duration: 2 hours
Member Brown Bag: Dances with Weasels
Tiny, cute, and terrifying, our local weasels are some of the most fascinating (and violent) mammals around! Learn from Noelle about these tiny but deadly mustelids just in time for the spooky season. Topics will include wild dancing, carcass caching, sharp pointy teeth, and color molting on this fun lunch, where we encourage you to bring your own cached food to enjoy and have a treat on us during this special member talk!
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 an incredible animal with other members and friends. You are welcome to bring your lunch to enjoy while the talk occurs.
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Ama Divers Reception & Discussion with Tim Thomas
Join us for a special night in partnership with the Japanese American Citizens League of the Monterey Peninsula as we enjoy a look at the Ama Diving exhibit and listen to a talk by historian Tim Thomas. This event is free in partnership with the JACL but space is limited so registration is required.
Details
Cost: Free!
Registration: Required as space is limited
Location: At the Museum, 165 Forest Ave.
What to Expect: Your admission includes entry to the night, a small selection of food and drinks, and a fantastic discussion with a wonderful historian.
Accessibility: All Museum facilities are fully accessible and speakers will be mic’d for hearing.
Duration: 2 hours
Outreach Event: Cesar Chavez Library
Join us at the Cesar Chavez Library for an outreach table with fun activities and collections.
Outreach Event: Monterey Festival of Birds
We are at the Monterey Bay Festival of Birds! Join us.
Monica Loncola Artist Demonstration
Stop by the Bird Room from 10:00 AM–12:30 PM for a live artist demonstration with Monica Loncola! Watch Monica draw and see firsthand how she brings her subjects to life through her artwork. Come by, ask questions, and enjoy seeing an artist at work!
Monarch Docent Volunteer Training (part 2)
Join our Monarch Docent Team. Look for butterflies and inspire visitors at the beautiful Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary to take action to protect monarch butterflies.
Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society Meeting
Learn more about the meeting from the CVGMS website.
Monarch Docent Volunteer Training (part 1)
Join our Monarch Docent Team. Look for butterflies and inspire visitors at the beautiful Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary to take action to protect monarch butterflies.
Outreach Event: Marina Library
Join us at the Marina Branch Library for an outreach table with fun activities and collections.
Closed For Private Events
We will be hosting two major events on Saturday, 10/3. Open again at regular hours Sunday, 10/4, from 10-4!
Garden Work Bee
Join us in tending the Museum’s Native Plant Garden. Learn basic gardening skills while helping the Museum.
Science Saturday: Microworld
Free event zooming into the world of microscopic plants, animals, and more, with free admission to the Museum!
Sea Otter Viewing
Join us for Sea Otter Awareness Week at Berwick Park! Our naturalists will have telescopes looking for sea otters and special specimens.
Night Owl
Our annual fundraiser is back to celebrate Curiosities After Dark! Join us for a special night for a great cause and enjoy all sorts of fun including live raptors meet and greets, an enchanted forest costume contest, and an interactive murder mystery. Get ready to have a hoot at this special event!
Closed Regular Hours
We will be closed for regular visiting hours on Friday, 9/18, in preparation for Night Owl. We hope to see you back that evening for our biggest fundraiser of the year!
Outreach Event: Greenfield Community Science Workshop
Join us at the Greenfield Community Science Workshop!
Outreach Event: Hopkins Marine Station Open House
Join us at the Hopkins Marine Station Open House!
Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society Meeting
Learn more about the meeting from the CVGMS website.
Outreach Event: El Gabilan Library
Join us at the El Gabilan Library for an outreach table with fun activities and collections.