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Monterey History and Art Museum

Museum

4.4(506 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 12 p.m. Thu
Monterey History and Art Museum

About

Art exhibits & local maritime history. A local history showcase with a collection of maritime artifacts, plus rotating art exhibitions.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • A camera and notebook
  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Monterey History and Art Museum:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940, United States
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    Phone
    (831) 372-2608
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    Hours
    Monday:12–4 p.m.
    Tuesday:Closed
    Wednesday:Closed
    Thursday:12–4 p.m.
    Friday:12–4 p.m.
    Saturday:12–4 p.m.
    Sunday:12–4 p.m.

Features

Highlights

  • Active military discounts: Has active military discounts
  • Live performances: Has live performances

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Washroom: Has washroom
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space: Transgender safe space

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

Parking

  • On-site parking: On-site parking

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