Exhibits

Connecting parks to People: Celebrating 80 Years of the East Bay Regional Park District
July 16 - August 24


For 80 years, the East Bay Regional Park District has connected people to parks by preserving open space and offering enjoyable, healthful, recreation opportunities for local residents. The exhibit explores a bit of the history of the District and its efforts to continue to provide more opportunities for recreation.  

The History Gallery 

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In the History Gallery you can explore the changes that impacted the town and its surrounding neighbors. Through artifacts, images and treasures, discover the unique journey that has made the Tri-Valley a snapshot of the early days of California, and Pleasanton "The City of Planned Progress." The objective of this exhibit is to present the history of Pleasanton in a chronological order from Native Ohlone to the present day.

Kid's Corner

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Kids are welcome to drop in and explore the Kid's Corner!  The Kid's Corner is an exhibit area designed for preschool through early elementary ages with dress up, craft activities, books, old time games, and more.  Activities change periodically throughout the year, so drop by and see what's new!

2014 Upcoming Exhibits

The Art of China Painting
August 27-October 12

A look at the dying art of china painting as an artistic form and hobby.  Reaching the peak of its popularity in the Victorian era, the art form has suffered from the ability to mass produce ceramics and its decoration. This exhibit will explore the history of the art form and contain examples of antique works along with current pieces from a renowned local china painting artist. 

What Are You Afraid of?
October 12-November 2

The Museum's annual look at phobias of all varieties as we prepare for annual Ghost Walk.  

100 Years at 603 Main Street
November 4, 2014-January 11, 2015

In December of 1914, the formal opening of the new Town Hall at 603 Main Street occurred.  This was our first civic building and it was built on land given by the Women's Improvement Club. It took 6 months to build at a cost of $10,260 and contained council chambers, a library, reading room and offices. 

2015 Upcoming Exhibits

Journey Stories
January 11-March 8, 2015 

Journey stories are tales of how we and our ancestors came to America – are a central element of our personal heritage. From Native Americans to new American citizens and regardless of our ethnic or racial background, everyone has a story to tell. 
Our history is filled with stories of people leaving behind everything – families and possessions – to reach a new life in another state, across the continent, or even across an ocean. 

The reasons behind those decisions are myriad. Many chose to move, searching for something better in a new land. Others had no choice, like enslaved Africans captured and relocated to a strange land and bravely asserting their own cultures, or like Native Americans already here, who were often pushed aside by newcomers. Our transportation history is more than trains, boats, buses, cars, wagons, and trucks. The development of transportation technology was largely inspired by the human drive for freedom.

Everyone has a Journey Story... what's yours?
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"Be Square," Watercolor by Linda Jeffery Sailors

Imagination Expressed 2015
with Pleasanton Art League
March 11-May 3

50 Years of Rotary
May 6 - August 2

Women & Spirit
August 5 - October 11

What Are You Afraid Of?
October 13 - November 1