Current Exhibits
A Oaxacan dance group.
Una grupo de danza oaxaqueño.
Photograph by David Bacon.
In the Fields of the North/En los campos del norte
August 8 - October 14, 2018
How much do we know about the lives of those who feed us? In the Fields of the North travels with migrant farm workers as they follow the harvests from the Mexican border to Washington state. David Bacon's powerful photographs illustrate the stories of these workers, told through their own words in both English and Spanish. For three decades, Bacon has documented their lives and worked with the United Farm Workers to help them organize.
¿Cuánto sabemos sobre las vidas de quienes nos alimentan? En los Campos del Norte viaja con trabajadores agrícolas migratorios mientras siguen las cosechas desde la frontera mexicana hasta el estado de Washington. Las poderosas fotografías de David Bacon ilustran las historias de estos trabajadores, contadas a través de sus propias palabras en inglés y español. Durante tres décadas, Bacon documentó sus vidas y trabajó con United Farm Workers para ayudarlos a organizarse.
August 8 - October 14, 2018
How much do we know about the lives of those who feed us? In the Fields of the North travels with migrant farm workers as they follow the harvests from the Mexican border to Washington state. David Bacon's powerful photographs illustrate the stories of these workers, told through their own words in both English and Spanish. For three decades, Bacon has documented their lives and worked with the United Farm Workers to help them organize.
¿Cuánto sabemos sobre las vidas de quienes nos alimentan? En los Campos del Norte viaja con trabajadores agrícolas migratorios mientras siguen las cosechas desde la frontera mexicana hasta el estado de Washington. Las poderosas fotografías de David Bacon ilustran las historias de estos trabajadores, contadas a través de sus propias palabras en inglés y español. Durante tres décadas, Bacon documentó sus vidas y trabajó con United Farm Workers para ayudarlos a organizarse.
Outside the labor camp, the children of strikers at Sakuma Farms set up their own picket line on a fence at the gate.
Los hijos de los huelguistas de Sakuma Farms realizan su propria protesta sobre una cerca en la entrada del campamento de trabajo.
Photograph by David Bacon.
The History Gallery
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.
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Kid's Corner
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!
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2018 Upcoming Exhibits
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What Are You Afraid Of?
October 16-28, 2018 As Ghost Walk season comes upon us once again, we bring back our look at the world of fear, from the heights of acrophobia to the depths of bathophobia. Come face your fears--and everyone else's! Remember, Ghost Walk tickets go on sale August 1! |
Halloween display at Letham's Cafe, Main Street, ca. 1920. MoM collection; image altered for publication.
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We Do!
A Century-Plus of Valley Weddings November 1, 2018 - January 6, 2019 |
Alfred and Emma Kottinger on their wedding day, ca. 1893. Hagemann Collection, Museum on Main
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