Closing out the Solano Skies exhibit and The Aviation Forum, we are welcoming Mr. Amis who is an ambassador for NASA. Zach Amis is a Vacaville native who has always looked up to the sky and has had a life-long interest in the exploration of space, having been inspired by astronauts from a very young […]
The Vacaville Museum is pleased to present a live piano performance of the symphonic fairytale “Peter and the Wolf,” accompanied by dramatic storytelling, featuring local pianist Karine Vann performing this work on piano. The music and story for “Peter and the Wolf” are a work of program music, composed and written by Sergei Prokofiev in […]
Join the Vacaville Museum at Townsquare Library on August 11th, 2023 from 10 am until 2 pm for an exploration of Solano County history. Museum staff and volunteers will be in the 'teen room' with special artifacts, images, and stories throughout the day. There will be three scheduled presentations. The first one, starting at 10:30 am, will […]
They're back! On August 11th the Museum is excited to host ‘Cousins Maine Lobster Truck.’ From 4-8 pm, come to the Museum to get a lobster roll, sit in the courtyard with your own blankets/chairs, and enjoy yourself! The gallery will not be open for visitors as we will be preparing the next exhibit. A […]
The Vacaville Museum is a sponsor for this year’s Ag & Art Film Festival! We will be having some amazing events starting with the first two at Journey Downtown: At 10am there will be a screening of “Amphora Project” - Brief Synopsis: Ancient winemaking vessels are being explored by winemakers in San Luis Obispo County, […]
Your opportunity to experience a traditional grape stomp! On Saturday, September 23rd from 1-5 pm, the Museum will be hosting a 'Grape Stomp' compliments of Gilpin Estates, where there will be live music, vendors, and a chance to take on the old tradition of grape stomping! Schedule of Events 1 pm-5 pm: Shop local vendors, including coffee, jewelry, […]
Joyful Art Studio will guide you through painting a masterpiece as you sip on delicious wine and nibble on food provided by the Museum. This will take place in the courtyard on Saturday, October 7th at 4pm. Tickets are $65 and cover the cost of the materials to paint, the instructor, and wine & food! […]
Get ready for a grape time at our Wine Trivia Night! Join us on October 13th at 6 PM at The Library for a night of fun and knowledge. Gather your squad and compete for the title of trivia champs! A prize awaits the team with the most points. Tickets are just $5 per person […]
Join us at the Vacaville Museum on Saturday, October 14th at 5pm for our annual Harvest Party! You will enjoy a lovely evening filled with live music, food catered by La Familia and Gilpin Estate wine! Wine Club Members are FREE; Non- Club Members are only $35. You can purchase your tickets at gilpinestate.com
Our Monthly Walking Tours end November 19th! They are every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am to 12pm. The first Saturday will be the usual Buck Avenue walking tour, viewing the historical houses from the sidewalk and learning about their history. The third Saturday will be for our newer Downtown Vacaville tours, […]