Current Exhibits
What in the World?
Unusual Objects from MoM Collections
May 5 - June 18
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Like many museums, our collections contain a number of objects that, because they are so specialized or obsolete, may be difficult for the average contemporary visitor to identify. What in the World? gives you the chance to test your knowledge and imagination against some of the oddest items we have.
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Votes For Women: A Portrait of Persistence
May 5 - June 18
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The Smithsonian poster exhibition addresses women's political activism, explores the racism that challenged universal suffrage, and documents the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment which prohibits the government from denying U.S. citizens the right to vote on the basis of gender.
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The Jean P. Jones Gallery
Our permanent exhibit Growing Pleasanton uses objects, images, and narrative to follow the history of this area and its peoples from the Ohlone tribes who first lived here to the suburban community of today's city. You can learn more about Growing Pleasanton here.
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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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2021 Upcoming Exhibits
Stitching California
Fiber Artists Interpret the State's People, Life, and Land
June 23 - August 14
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California is a large and complicated creature, where dreams are formed and sometimes realized, and where homelessness, want, and xenophobia are all too prevalent. Stitching California: Fiber Artists Interpret the State’s People, Life, and Land asks textile artists to explore and reflect on the diversity, illusions, realities, and hopes that define — or at least help us better understand — the richness and contradictions of the Golden State.
Stitching California originated at the Grace Hudson Museum in Ukiah, CA and is traveled through Exhibit Envoy in partnership with Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA). Click here for more information about Stitching California exhibit related programs! |
"El Dorado Crush" by B. Lynn Tubbe
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The Pleasanton Ones
Photographs by Tao Guan
August 18 - October 15
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Museum on Main is honored and delighted to announce the return of Tao Guan's photography to our walls. When last we hosted his work in November, rising coronavirus infection rates forced us to close before more than a handful of visitors could see his intimate portraits of Pleasanton and its residents.
A self-taught photographer, Tao has used his camera in Pleasanton to make human connections, getting to know shoppers, vendors and passers-by at the Saturday farmers' market and other locations while taking their photographs. Seeking the spirit of a community, Tao has found something even stronger; he sees Pleasanton as a family, and with him we invite you to look through the pictures in his family album. |
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