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California Nature Art Museum features rotating exhibitions of landscape paintings and nature-focused artworks displayed in gallery interiors throughout the venue. Visitors explore works by artists such as Larry Iwerks alongside current exhibitions like "All Trails Lead Inward" in the third-floor George & Barbara Goodall Education Center. The museum offers group tours, school tours, and virtual visits alongside its permanent collection. Programs provide artistic, educational, and field experiences centered on nature. The venue operates weekdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, in Solvang. Children age 12 and younger receive free admission, as do active military and first responders with ID. Visitors receiving CalFresh or SNAP benefits are eligible for free admission for up to four adults with valid EBT card and photo ID. General admission prices are published online at calnatureartmuseum.org.
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays
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3 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Jul 26 – Jan 18Season
A photographic exhibition celebrating the extraordinary beauty of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Images reveal hidden stories of desert animals, from bighorn sheep to burrowing owls, showcasing the park's wild spirit.
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“July 26, 2026 - January 18, 2027”
Oct 17 – Apr 12Event
Families view paintings by artist Sangeetha Gopalakrishnan inspired by California's trails and landscapes. Each painting begins on location and is built from multiple visits and memories of hiking and backpacking.
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“October 17, 2026 - April 12, 2027”
Nov 21Event
The museum hosts its annual Holiday Marketplace, offering local and unique items for holiday shopping. Families can browse and purchase from local vendors.
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“SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.”
“Children (12 & younger): FREE”
“Active Military & First Responders with ID: FREE”
Visitors receiving CalFresh/SNAP benefits are eligible for free admission for up to 4 adults upon presentation of a valid CalFresh/SNAP EBT card and photo ID at check-in.
“Visitors receiving CalFresh/SNAP benefits are eligible for free admission for up to 4 adults upon presentation of a valid CalFresh/SNAP EBT card and photo ID at check-in.”
Solvang
Solvang
Daily 11:00am – 5:00pm
Solvang
Mon–Fri: 10am–5pm, Saturday: 10am–5:30pm, Sunday: 10am–5pm
Solvang
Saturday / Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Solvang
Mon–Tue: Closed; Wed–Thu: 2:00 – 8:30 PM; Fri–Sat: 12:30 – 10:00 PM; Sun: 12:30 – 8:30 PM
Hours via Google Maps
4 miSolvang
Open Daily 10am - 4pm
Solvang
Daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 PM
Solvang
9 am to 5 pm
Solvang
8 am to Sunset
2 miSolvang
Mon–Sun: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Hours via Google Maps
Solvang
Wednesday-Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Within 25 miles of California Nature Art Museum. Dates and wording are each venue’s own.
