Current Exhibits
The Vacaville Museum’s Main Gallery rotates twice a year. In 2026, the Museum launched its new Community Gallery, which rotates every few months. Check out what’s currently on display below!
Sole Italiano: Una Nuova Storia
July 24- November 14 2026
Sole Italiano: Una Nuova Storia explores the stories, traditions, resilience, and lasting legacy of Italian American communities in Solano County. From immigration journeys to family traditions passed down through generations, this exhibit celebrates the voices and experiences that continue to shape our region today.
Honoring the foundation of our 2020 exhibit and expanding its story for a new chapter, this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience that connects us all.
Thank you to our generous sponsors that made this exhibit possible:
Descendants of Costanzo & Filomeno Rico
Wooden Valley Winery
The Addiego Family
The Campanale Family
Lucia and Bob Morales
An Artistic View of Historical Buck Avenue & Main Street with J.S. Hartley
June 25- August 15 2026
“My goal with this project was to create artistic images of historic properties reflecting a possible minds-eye vision of the inhabitants. Every home built is someone’s dream. Every business opened is someone’s dream. These images ARE romanticized. They are my mind’s interpretation of how the residents of those homes, the owners of those businesses, might view those places that are so very special to them. Yes, they’re just buildings. We see old buildings all the time. But how many families grew up in those homes? How many children were born, birthdays celebrated, and passings mourned? What daily dramas, challenges, triumphs, and losses took place within those walls? What about the dreams of the business owners? What happened to dreams of providing valuable services to the community, of making a difference, of supporting families, and, if they worked hard enough, of becoming wealthy and respected? How many business dreams came to fruition, and how many withered and died within these buildings? Many were destroyed by fire and earthquake near the turn of the century, but the town was rebuilt, and more dreams were realized. Each structure portrayed in this exhibit has a story, and the current owners and inhabitants are part of that continuing story. As you view these images, ask yourself, what is the ongoing story of this place? What is the dream?”
– J.S. Hartley
UPCOMING Exhibits
Get excited about these upcoming exhibits in the Main and Community Galleries!
