Cooper-Molera Adobe, Monterey

About Cooper-Molera Adobe

Cooper-Molera Adobe features permanent and rotating exhibits throughout its 1827 adobe structure and grounds in downtown Monterey. Visitors tour the museum's galleries and historic gardens while exploring displays on the site's genealogy, architecture, and archaeology. The property includes The Barns at Cooper Molera, historic outbuildings that host community events. Personal photography with hand-held cameras is encouraged throughout the grounds. The gardens are maintained by The Historic Garden League. Pets are welcome on the grounds and gardens, though only service and emotional support animals are permitted inside the museum itself. The adobe's dual heritage as both a Cooper and Molera family residence makes it significant to understanding Monterey's multicultural history. Located across from Simoneau Plaza in downtown Monterey, the site operates as a National Trust for Historic Preservation location.