Great Valley Museum at Modesto Junior College

Great Valley Museum at Modesto Junior College The Great Valley Museum is part of the school of Science, Engineering and Mathematics at MJC.

The Great Valley Museum brings you the wonders of science and nature, featuring:

Native habitat displays of the CA Central Valley
Native fish and wildlife exhibits
Local Native American artifacts
Planetarium shows
Tours, classes, field trips
Science on a Sphere presentations
Traveling Teacher outreach programs

Our nature shop carries fun and educational toys, books, and gifts for nature and science lovers of all ages.

🌎🔭Calling all young scientists! ✨Dive into a week of hands-on fun at the Great Valley Museum Summer Science Camp—where b...
05/06/2026

🌎🔭Calling all young scientists!

✨Dive into a week of hands-on fun at the Great Valley Museum Summer Science Camp—where biology meets blasts, fossils meet physics, and kids become conservationists and creative from cracking chemistry to uncovering other secrets, every day’s a new adventure.🧪🥼🌿

🗓️ Two sessions: July 13-17 & July 20-24, 9AM-3PM ❗️(Spots are limited—first come, first served) Week 1 will follow the same schedule and activities as week 2.

🎟️ $195 for members- $260 for non-members

👩‍🔬 Ages 8-12 recommended

🍴Water and snacks provided (Students must bring their own lunch)

✨Ready to ignite curiosity? 🔍✨

☝️Click link in bio to register! 🤗

⁉️Questions? Email Eden Chung
at [email protected]

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Spring Announcement
03/20/2026

Spring Announcement

Hey there future innovators! 🧑‍🔬🤗Come curate, create, and connect! 😆💞Swing by the GVM, in the Science Community Center a...
02/25/2026

Hey there future innovators! 🧑‍🔬🤗

Come curate, create, and connect! 😆💞
Swing by the GVM, in the Science Community Center and make some awesome microorganisms!! 🧫🧬
Happening today @ 12 pm - 1 pm.

Hi Friends! 🤗Who’s ready for another adventurous Saturday?!😆🌿🐾Join us this upcoming Saturday for our Nature Lab Badge. W...
02/19/2026

Hi Friends! 🤗

Who’s ready for another adventurous Saturday?!😆🌿🐾

Join us this upcoming Saturday for our Nature Lab Badge. We will be outside, in our Nature Lab, learning about our native plants and animals! 🐻❤️🌿
One of Lovely Docents will be guiding those who come through, so please be on time so you don’t miss any fascinating facts about our Nature Lab.!
Dress up accordingly, it might be cold outside! 🧣🧤

🎟️$8 general admission, for further prices check the link in our bio.
🗓️Sat. Feb. 21st, @ 11 AM
📍The Great Valley Museum

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Curate & Create - A new monthly program aimed for MJC students✨Our goal is to create a fun and engaging environment for ...
02/12/2026

Curate & Create - A new monthly program aimed for MJC students✨

Our goal is to create a fun and engaging environment for our students to explore and unleash their creativity!👩‍🔬🧑‍🔬

Every last Wednesday of each month, we will be setting up in the GVM lobby with a new DIY science activity.🦠⚡️☁️

Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon of DIY science activities! ☺️🫶

📍Science Community Center first floor lobby
⏰@ 12 pm - 1 pm
🎟️Free!
Open to the public!

02/12/2026

Hi friends! 🤗

We have a new Planetarium show!🙌

“Destination Mars: The New Frontier” it’s an immersive planetarium show that explores humanity’s mission to Mars, featuring stunning visuals and insights into space exploration. The show provides an up-close look at the work being done globally to make the human mission to Mars a reality. 🌌👩‍🚀

Mark down your calendar now! 🗓️

🎥30 min
🗓️Saturday Feb. 28th
⏰@ 11 am & 12 pm
📍The Great Valley Museum
🎟️$8 general admission

Hi friends! ☺️The Museum will be closed on Friday 13th, and Saturday 14th.We will be back the following Wednesday 9 am -...
02/11/2026

Hi friends! ☺️

The Museum will be closed on Friday 13th, and Saturday 14th.

We will be back the following Wednesday 9 am - 3 pm!✨

We wish you all a fun holiday break!!🫶

What swans get about love that most humans don’t 🦢🤍Swans show us that love is about patience, trust, and loyalty. They u...
02/10/2026

What swans get about love that most humans don’t 🦢🤍

Swans show us that love is about patience, trust, and loyalty. They usually choose one mate and stay together for life.

Get the Fowl Towel at the Great Valley Museum Gift shop! Open from Wednesday-Saturday from 9am-3pm

Love is in the Wild 🐻💞This Valentine’s Day week, the Great Valley Museum is sharing a new series called Love is in the W...
02/09/2026

Love is in the Wild 🐻💞

This Valentine’s Day week, the Great Valley Museum is sharing a new series called Love is in the Wild. Each day, we’ll highlight examples of love found in nature. A celebration of romance, connection, and the natural world!

02/07/2026

Behind the Scenes Saturday! 🎥🦎🐸

Thank you .cinema.presents for editing and filming the video

Address

2201 Blue Gum Avenue
Modesto, CA
95358

Telephone

2095756196

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