All the family fun at the Temecula Valley Musuem this April! The perfect Old Town Temecula destination for local families in the Temecula, Murrieta, French Valley, Menifee, Winchester, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar and surrounding areas.
TEMECULA VALLEY MUSEUM
(951)694-6450
28314 Mercedes St.
Temecula, CA 92590
www.TemeculaValleyMuseum.org
| Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad April 7 - May 21 Exhibit creator and photographer Jeanine Michna-Bales spent more than a decade meticulously researching those fleeing slavery and the ways they escaped. While the unnumbered routes of the Underground Railroad encompassed countless square miles, the path Michna-Bales documented encompasses roughly 2,000 miles and is based on actual sites, cities, and places that freedom-seekers passed through during their journey.  GALLERY TALK - Quilts of the Emancipated May 6 |11am - 12pm Textile Artist Allyson Allen will present her replica quilts created in honor of emancipated women who told their stories through quilt making, using applique techniques, and textiles of western Africa. The featured quilt is a replica of The Pictorial Quilt by emancipated slave Harriet Powers, which examines the juxtaposition of biblical stories along with real-life tales. Please call (951)679-6450 to RSVP.  |
Second Saturday: Cultural Celebration APRIL 8 - NORTH MACEDONIA | 11am-1pm Celebrate the history and Heritage of North Macedonia culture with food, live music by LA Macedonian Ensemble, crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt, and a free art lesson with instructors from Bigfoot Art Classes. Please click here to visit the Second Saturday homepage for a virtual experience of this event.  |
Earth Day Celebration SAT | APR 22, 2023 | 9am - 11am What better way to recognize Arbor Day than by celebrating on Earth Day? Join the City of Temecula Community Services team for a commemoration of both Arbor Day & Earth Day at Sam Hicks Monument Park (41970 Moreno Road). The morning will be filled with family-friendly activities, educational booths, ceremonial tree planting, and light refreshments. In addition, you can visit with local groups such as Temecula Valley Garden Club and Sierra Club, as well as other organizations that will encourage the community to embrace this year’s Earth Day theme: Invest in Our Planet.  For information on all upcoming Temecula Community Services Department events, activities, and programs, please visit TemeculaCA.gov/TCSD and follow @TemeculaParksandRec on social media for updates. |
Emerging Artist Mural Project: Cesar Chavez MAR - APR The Emerging Artist Mural Project seeks to support local artists by providing a space to showcase their craft. Every other month either emerging or student artists are given the opportunity to paint a mural on varying topics.  For March and April, we acknowledge the movement that Cesar Chavez led for migrant farm workers. This beautiful mural was created by a group of students at Great Oak High School led by their teacher, Marco Magallanes. |
Temecula Valley Woman's Club: Art and Education Room Visit the Art & Education Room, located on the second floor of the museum, for free educational activities and crafts in conjunction with the Emerging Artist Mural Project and the Tattooed & Tenacious exhibit. Visitors can enjoy self-guided activities including drawing your own tattoo design and coloring in Tattoo Flash. The art and education room will be closed Wednesday mornings and open at 12pm, due to an art class being in session.  |
Get Smart With Art Class  The museum Art & Education Room will continue to house an art class, Get Smart With Art, through the city’s contract classes! Ages: 2 - 5 Years Fee: Varies For more information and to register for classes click the link below, Keyword "Get." CLICK TO REGISTER |
Old Town Walking Tours Take a guided tour of Old Town Temecula and hear the stories and events that bring Temecula’s past to life. Tours depart at 10:30am on select Saturdays and are $5 per person. For a full schedule and to pre-register, visit TemeculaCA.gov/Register, keyword “Walking Tours.” For field trips or group tours, please give them a call via the phone number at the top of the page. CLICK TO REGISTER  |
Temecula Valley Museum Store Visit the Museum Store for unique and affordable gifts this spring including seasonal plush, trinkets, kitchen sets and more! Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm.  |
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