---
title: Monterey Museum of Art
description: Monterey museum celebrating California art through a 10,000-work permanent collection, exhibitions and education programs.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/monterey-museum-of-art
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-10-19"
updatedAt: "2026-10-23"
organizationType: Museum
location: Monterey, CA, United States
website: https://www.montereyart.org/
yearFounded: 1959
---

# Monterey Museum of Art

*Museum • Monterey, CA, United States*

## About

Monterey museum celebrating California art through a 10,000-work permanent collection, exhibitions and education programs.

The Monterey Museum of Art was founded in 1959 and exists to inspire creativity, connect communities and celebrate the stories of California art. Its permanent collection holds more than 10,000 works, and it presents 15 to 20 exhibitions each year to over 24,000 visitors.

The museum offers programs for schools, educators, families and adults, including tours, artist workshops, sketching sessions in the galleries and a free family fun day. It also hosts events such as First Friday and curator talks.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1959
- **Address:** 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940
- **Website:** https://www.montereyart.org/
- **Social Media:** instagram: https://www.instagram.com/montereyart/, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montereyart.org

## Programs

View current programs from Monterey Museum of Art on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/monterey-museum-of-art