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California Nature Art Museum

1511-B Mission Drive · Solvang, CA

Why you should go…

The California Nature Art Museum, formerly the Wildling Museum, is an art museum in Solvang, California founded in 1997 by artist Patti Jacquemain. It displays paintings, prints and photography of wilderness and nature, with a mission to inspire stewardship of nature through art and education. The museum runs a rotating calendar of exhibitions along with workshops, nature hikes and lectures.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

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