Title: Picking Oranges at Limoneira. Identifier: 5914 from the MVC Research Library Digitized Photographs Highlights A JOYFUL OPENING RECEPTION We welcomed hundreds of guests for an inspiring first look at Pages to Posters: The Visual Worlds of Simms Taback. This exhibition celebrates learning, community, humor, and cultural connection, values that shaped Taback’s work. Vibrant original posters and illustrations are on display, along with Taback’s Caldecott Medal and his design for the first McDonald’s Happy Meal box. The evening featured refreshments and live jazz by The Dennis Berger Trio, sponsored by the Ventura Music Festival. WATCH THE VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Video by Maddie Huot @madzycaptures Pages to Posters: The Visual Worlds of Simms Taback is now on view. Plan your next visit today! Get details HERE. This exhibition is made possible by the Thomas and Esther Wachtell Family Endowment Fund, Bill and Elise Kearney, Amgen Foundation, and Reel Guppy Outdoors. Thanks to the generous support of Ventura County Credit Union, admission to the Museum of Ventura County is FREE for all visitors in February. This support makes it possible for more visitors to explore Ventura County’s history, art, and cultural heritage. You’re Invited WEEKEND EVENTS Community Conversations: The Power of Native Plants @Agriculture Museum 926 Railroad Ave, Santa Paula Saturday, February 21 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM It’s the 4th Annual UC Master Gardener Open House at the Agriculture Museum. This free, family-friendly event highlights the vital role native plants play in healthy ecosystems and local landscapes. Keynote speaker Julia Fireflower, a Tataviam tribal member, will share insights on the importance of California native plants and pollinators, followed by a hands-on demonstration. Interactive workshops led by UC Master Gardeners and Mini Nature Reserve will also be offered. Get event details HERE. Bringing Enfoque to Life / Dando Vida a Enfoque @Agriculture Museum 926 Railroad Ave, Santa Paula Sunday, March 1 Domingo, 1 de marzo 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Join us at the Agriculture Museum for Bringing Enfoque to Life, a vibrant celebration of the In Focus: Mexican Indigenous Voices of Ventura County exhibition and the Indigenous communities featured in it. This free event is a day of learning, creativity, and cultural exchange that honors the traditions and stories captured in In Focus / Enfoque. This event is made possible through the generous support of the Port of Hueneme. Get event details HERE. Acompáñanos en el Museo de Agricultura para Dando Vida a Enfoque, una vibrante celebración de la exposición Enfoque: Voces Indígenas Mexicanas del Condado de Ventura y de las comunidades indígenas que forman parte de ella. Este evento gratuito es un día de aprendizaje, creatividad e intercambio cultural que honra las tradiciones y las historias presentadas en Enfoque / In Focus. Este evento es posible gracias al generoso apoyo del Puerto de Hueneme. Obtenga todos los detalles AQUÍ. Zine Lab for Kids with Ox.Zine @Museum of Ventura County 100 E Main Street, Ventura Saturday, March 21 2:00 – 5:00 PM Inspired by Pages to Posters: The Visual Worlds of Simms Taback, this creative workshop invites children to explore self-expression through art. With guidance from Jenny Martinez, creator of Ox.Zine, participants will experiment with collage and zine-making. Zines are small, handmade booklets that combine images and text to express ideas and stories. This free event invites families to create, explore, and have fun with art! Get event details HERE. 2026 MVC VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS Apply Now! The Museum of Ventura County is awarding $20,000 in scholarships to support emerging visual artists residing in Ventura County, made possible through the generosity of the Gail Faulkner Memorial Arts Scholarship and the Bonita C. McFarland Scholarship for the Visual Arts. High school seniors (entering college in Fall 2026) and current college students studying visual arts are encouraged to apply. What You’ll Need: Online application Short essay Portfolio of 10 work samples Letter of recommendation Applications are due by April 1, 2026. Apply HERE. Venue Rentals WE KNOW THE ART OF ENTERTAINING In downtown Ventura, the Museum of Ventura County offers a refined and timeless setting where history and heartfelt moments come together. In Santa Paula, the Agriculture Museum pairs beautiful gardens with inviting indoor spaces to create an unforgettable backdrop. Each distinctive venue offers an exceptional setting for weddings, milestone celebrations, meetings, and community events. EXPLORE OUR VENUE OPTIONS Current Exhibitions MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY Pages to Posters: The Visual Worlds of Simms Taback @Museum of Ventura County 100 E Main Street, Ventura Best known for his Caldecott Medal-winning book Joseph Had a Little Overcoat and the Caldecott honoree There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, Simms Taback’s creative legacy extends far beyond the pages of children’s literature. He was an artist, graphic designer, and teacher who helped shape American visual culture. Pages to Posters invites visitors to step inside the visual worlds of Simms Taback, exploring original posters, illustrations, and designs. Get more information HERE. This exhibition is made possible by the Thomas and Esther Wachtell Family Endowment Fund, Bill and Elise Kearney, Amgen Foundation, and Reel Guppy Outdoors. The Changing Faces of Abraham Lincoln, A George Stuart Historical Figures® Exhibition @Museum of Ventura County 100 E Main Street, Ventura The Changing Faces of Abraham Lincoln follows Lincoln’s story of triumph and tragedy, from his simple beginnings in Illinois to his time as President and his significant role in American history. This exhibition displays the iterations of Lincoln while looking at his life, career, and change in physical appearance through the highly detailed, sculpted lens of the George Stuart Historical Figures®. Get more information HERE. Picturing the Past: How Photography Tells Our Stories @Museum of Ventura County 100 E Main Street, Ventura How do we truly know what happened in the past? History is a collection of stories—interwoven, evolving, and shaped by the evidence left behind. Photographs are one of the many tools that help us understand the past, capturing faces, places, and moments frozen in time. But do they always tell the full story? This engaging exhibition explores the power of photography to record our history. Through images, artifacts, and interactive displays, visitors will discover how historians use photographs to uncover hidden narratives, challenge assumptions, and bring history to life. Join us in exploring the early history of photography in Ventura County, how photos shape our understanding of the past, and how the photos we take today tell tomorrow’s story. Get more information HERE. This exhibition is made possible by the John and Glenda Hammer Family, the Heritage Fund at VCCF, Hofer Properties, HP Media, Ventura Auto Center, FTI Services, and California Resources Corporation. Current Exhibition AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Enfoque: Voces Indígenas Mexicanas del Condado de Ventura In Focus: Mexican Indigenous Voices of Ventura County @Agriculture Museum 926 Railroad Ave, Santa Paula Join us at the Agriculture Museum for this exhibition showcasing over 40 photographic portraits by internationally acclaimed photographer Diego Huerta. These portraits highlight the vibrant and resilient Mexican Indigenous communities of Ventura County. Get more informationHERE. Únase a nosotros en el Museo de la Agricultura para esta esperada exposición que muestra más de 40 retratos fotográficos del fotógrafo de fama internacional Diego Huerta. Estos retratos destacan las vibrantes y resistentes comunidades indígenas mexicanas del condado de Ventura. Más información AQUÍ. This exhibition is made possible with the support of/Esta exposición es posible gracias al apoyo de: Hofer Properties, Ventura Auto Center, the Busch Family Foundation, Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Gabriella Navarro-Busch and Peter Busch, and Vida Newspaper. VIEW ALL EXHIBITIONS In the Community MVC RECOMMENDS Join the Ventura County Cultural Heritage Board for the next part in their guest speaker series, Ventura County Chronicles: Fire, Freight & Freeways. Retired educator and historic interpreter Connie Korenstein will bring to life the fascinating story of the Port of Hueneme, from Thomas Bard’s 1871 vision of an agricultural shipping wharf through the ups and downs of his son Richard’s struggle to build out the grand port his father envisioned. Monday, February 23 at 1:15 PM LOCATION: Ventura County Government Center, Hall of Administration Third Floor, Multipurpose Room 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 Learn more at vclandmarks.org THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Major funding for the programs at the Museum of Ventura County is made possible by:  City of Camarillo, City of Fillmore, City of Moorpark, City of Ojai, City of Oxnard, City of Port Hueneme, City of Santa Paula, City of Simi Valley, City of Thousand Oaks, City of Ventura, and the County of Ventura. Thank you to our generous sponsors: The John and Glenda Hammer Family, TOLD Corporation, The Heritage Fund at VCCF, California Resources Corporation, Bill and Elise Kearney, Hofer Properties, Amgen Foundation, Ventura County Credit Union, Ventura Toyota, Ventura Auto Center, FTI Services, Ventura Music Festival, Ventura County Community College District, Montecito Bank & Trust, Ventura Spirits, Limoneira, In the Mix Events, Peirano’s, and Mustang Marketing. Museum of Ventura County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID: 95-1942930. 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