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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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4 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Jul 26 – Jan 18Event
Untamed Desert: Captured by Paulette Donnellon — July 26, 2026 - January 18, 2027. The California Nature Art Museum is pleased to announce its 2026 summer exhibition, Untamed Desert: Captured by Paulette Donnellon, on view from July 26th, 2026 - January 18th, 2027.
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“July 26, 2026 - January 18, 2027”
Sep 28 – Mar 28Event
Terra Firma ~ Selected Works from the Permanent Collection — September 28, 2026 - March 28, 2027. Terra Firma or “solid earth” is a term that grounds us in the natural landscape – both stabilizing and affirming our connection to the land. The California Nature Art Museum permanent collection ranges from engaging oil paintings to sublime photography. Works by artists
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“September 28, 2026 - March 28, 2027”
Oct 17 – Apr 12Event
All Trails Lead Inward by Sangeetha Gopalakrishnan — October 17, 2026 - April 12, 2027. For artist Sangeetha Gopalakrishnan, California is both her home and her greatest source of inspiration. Sangeetha began exploring the state 15 years ago, and what began as time outdoors to recover from a crippling back injury became a lifelong passion. The natural landscape helped her
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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
Solvang
Thursday – Monday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Daily 11:00am – 5:00pm
Solvang
Mon–Fri: 10am–5pm, Saturday: 10am–5:30pm, Sunday: 10am–5pm
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
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Solvang
Wednesday-Sunday 11am-5pm
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