California Nature Art Museum, Solvang

About California Nature Art Museum

The California Nature Art Museum in Solvang inspires stewardship of nature through art and education. Visitors view exhibitions of landscape paintings and nature-focused artwork displayed throughout the museum's galleries. The permanent collection features oil paintings and other works celebrating California's natural environments, including pieces by artists such as Larry Iwerks depicting scenes like the Santa Ynez Buttes. The museum hosts rotating exhibitions; recent shows have included work by Sangeetha Gopalakrishnan, whose paintings develop from on-location sketches and studies made during California hiking trips. The George and Barbara Goodall Education Center on the third floor presents additional exhibitions and educational programming. The museum offers group tours and school tours for organized visits, as well as virtual visits for remote participation. Individual visitors, families, and school groups explore the galleries during regular operating hours. The museum is located in Solvang, California.