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VENTURA — It’s a spooky First Friday event, 6–8 p.m., Oct. 5, at the Museum of Ventura County with music by DJ Darko, aka David Cervantes, refreshments by Desserts to Die For and the opening of The Night of the Nosferatu, an exhibit of George Stuart Historical Figures® that tells the fictional story about the bloodline of the original vampire, Count Dracula. No-host bar available. Costumes optional. Admission is free for members, $5 non-members.
Not seen by the public in nearly 40 years, The Night of the Nosferatu exhibit features figures originally created for a staged performance by the artist in 1979. Internationally renowned for their exquisite detail and historical accuracy, George Stuart Historical Figures® have been exhibited at the Museum of Ventura County, the Smithsonian Institution, the Bill Clinton Presidential Library, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, the Ojai Valley Museum, The Mini-Time Machine: A Museum of Miniatures and in private collections.
The Museum of Ventura County is located at 100 East Main St., Ventura and is open Tuesday through Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information on the exhibit and museum events, visit venturamuseum.org or call (805) 653-0323.
About the Museum: The Museum of Ventura County celebrates, preserves and interprets the art, history and culture of Ventura County, the California Channel Islands and the surrounding region through its collections, exhibitions, events, educational programs, publications and its research library, and serves as a gathering place for the community. The museum has two locations. The main museum is located at 100 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001 and is open Tuesday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., 805-653-0323. The Agriculture Museum is located at 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula, CA 93060 and is open Wednesday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 805-525-3100. For more information, visit venturamuseum.org