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Museum of Ventura County update for May 4

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Major funding for these programs is made possible by the
City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura.
Join us for Free First Sunday,May 6, at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura, for a fun day of drawing and music! Kids and parents can enjoy singing, playing, clapping and dancing to guitar, trumpet and live percussion, noon to 2 p.m., with professional musician and credentialed music therapist, JAB.
From 2 to 4 p.m., young and old can learn about architecture and try their hand at sketching with the American Institute of Architects Ventura County.
Art supplies will be provided, along with expert guidance by local architects, who will also share insight on the Museum’s own architecture and history.
Sponsored by TOLD Corporation and museum supporter Mimi Allin.
It’s creative fun for all ages as kids and adults “engineer” their own Rube Goldberg machine and more on Free First Sunday, 11 to 2 p.m,May 6, at the Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula.
Museum-goers can watch Rube Goldberg videos on the big screen, play with an assortment of mechanical toys from Gene West the Toymaker and enjoy family time exploring the exhibits currently on display.
Sponsored by TOLD Corporation and museum supporter Mimi Allin, Free First Sunday offers free admission all day. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plenty of free parking. For more information visit venturamuseum.org or call 805-525-3100.
The Museum of Ventura County and the American Institute of Architects Ventura County will host an exhibit of work by talented local architects, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., May 5. An architect will be available to share information and answer questions.
The Museum of Ventura County presents its next “Speaking of Ventura County” lecture series, 1 to 2:30 p.m., May 8, at theAgriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Ave, Santa Paula.
Featured speaker Todd Braje, Professor of Anthropology at San Diego State University, will present the history of Chinese abalone fishing in Southern California, which took place at a time when the rest of California’s residents were captivated by gold fever. Braje, will share the culmination of over a decade of field, archival and laboratory work.
Admission is free to members; $5 for non-members. Ample free parking. For information, visit venturamuseum.org or call 805.653.0323
Grab a lunch and head on over to the Museum every Thursday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for music by local talent and free admission to the Museum.
Join us May 10 for music by Pablo DeReyes. Feel free to tip the musicians! For information call 805.653.0323.
For more information call 805-653-0323 or visit venturamuseum.org.
The Museum of Ventura Countyand the Rubicon Harmonix are partnering to present Out of the Ashes: Healing in Story and Song, a unique program that honors the shared losses of our community from the Thomas Fire through spoken word and song, May 11, at the Museum’s Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Pavilion, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura.
The evening begins with a pre-concert wine reception at 5:15 p.m., followed by the concert from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $20 adults; $10 students and children.
Tickets are available online. Proceeds go to support the Museum’s “Thomas Fire: Our Story” project. For more information call 805-653-0323 or visitventuramuseum.org.
Pedal Pushers! Bicycling in Ventura County showcases the bicycle as an object of design as well as personal expression. Everyone is encouraged to ride their bikes to the opening reception, 6 to 7:30 p.m., May 11, at 100 East Main Street, Ventura.
Enjoy free admission and a no host bar.
The Pedal Pushers exhibit will be open May 11 through June 17. For more information call 805-653-0323 or visit venturamuseum.org.
Current Exhibits
Save the Date!
Opening May 18:
Wearable Art Fashion Show June 2
  • Wearing Our Stories: Rising from the Ashes
Opening June 8
Become a Member!
Support the art, history and culture of Ventura County by becoming a Museum membertoday, and enjoy free admission to most museum events and exhibitions!
Museum of Ventura County • 100 East Main St. Ventura, CA 93001 • 805.653.0323
Agriculture Museum • 926 Railroad Ave. Santa Paula, CA 93060 • 805.525.3100