Hours : Tuesday to Friday 1 to 4, Saturday 10 to 1
Museum Hours Tuesday to Friday 1 to 4 ~ Saturday 10 to 1
Free to members, modest fee for non-members - Donations Welcome

Wild, Weird and Wonderful exhibit opens January 28, 2012
The exhibit is sponsored by the JOSEPH & VERA LONG Foundation.

What possesses us to accumulate objects? Is it because of a personal connection? Is it because of the objects' particular beauty? Or is it because of a more deep seated need to collect? Come and explore the history of early collections and the beginnings of museums while investigating our very own Curiosity Cabinet. Our museum will exhibit a distinctive and eclectic variety of collections from our own San Ramon Valley hunters and gatherers. Perhaps these objects will give you flight to the imagination, wings to the mind and gaiety to the spirit. How Wild, Weird and Wonderful!

Whistle Stop Talk
Saturday, Februrary 25 2:00pm
Danville Town Hall, 201 Front Street
Marjorie Schwarzer will be discussing
"Americans and Their Krazy Kollections"

Ms. Schwarzer is an acclaimed writer, educator and lecturer. From 1996-2011, she was professor and chair of the Department of Museum Studies at John F. Kennedy University. She has authored many books and articles about issues impacting museums. Her book, Riches, Rivals and Radicals: 100 Years of the Museum in America was published in 2006 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Association of Museums. The book was the basis for an award winning Public Television show of the same title. The program can be viewed at the Museum of San Ramon Valley in conjunction with our current exhibit.

Special Presentations at the Museum:

Saturday, March 3, 10 am, Marcia Harmon from Cottage Jewel will feature "Three Generations of Buttons". A friend has a large collection from her own mother and grandmother. Marcia has a wonderful, eclectic shop of eye candy that is a draw for many who collect.

Saturday, March 24, 10 am, Jungle James from Animal Adventures will share his large butterfly collection from all over the world. He will show how to mount and and explain how to preserve the butterflies while telling entertaining stories about his adventures. Bring your child or grandchild and yourself for a morning of lepidoptery.