Modesto Art Museum

05/04/2026

Be sure to experience Building a New Future at the McHenry Museum in downtown Modesto, now until 24 May 2026, noon to 4 pm, Fridays through Sundays.

04/13/2026

The Modesto Art Museum has been dissolved, but an archival version of the web site with Modesto history and architecture resources is still available for your use. There is a new address: https://modestoartmuseum.wordpress.com/
The most used resource on the web site is the page of historic Modesto neighborhood maps. You can find it here: https://modestoartmuseum.wordpress.com/historic-modesto-neighborhoods/
The site now has advertising that is not related to the museum.

Find out if your house is in one of Modesto’s historic neighborhoods, colonies, or tracts. Click on the links below to see the official area maps. Some areas were in more than one neighborhoo…

09/18/2025

See the posters of the Modesto History Project and learn cool stuff about our city's history and the people who lived here. On display now to September 30, at the California Welcome Center, 1315 J Street. 9 to 5 Mon-Fri, 10 to 2 Sat, closed on Sun.

04/10/2025

Everyone is welcome to the celebration of the Modesto Art Museum.

04/07/2025

20th Anniversary Party and Modesto Art Museum Closing
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 5 to 7 pm.
Program at 5:20 pm.
Hosted by the McHenry Museum, corner of 14th and I streets
Everyone is welcome to celebrate the end of a great Modesto institution.

03/23/2025

Janet Lancaster History Center Challenge Match
The Modesto Art Museum will match a total of $5,000 in donations for the Janet Lancaster History Center at the McHenry Museum. All donations, big or small, are welcome. This is your chance to double your money and do something wonderful for Modesto. Make your check out to the McHenry Museum, write “101479 JLancaster” on the memo line, and send it to McHenry Museum, ATTN: Jessica Flores, P.O. Box 642, Modesto, CA 95353.

Janet Lancaster was an incredible woman with an encyclopedic knowledge of local history. She was a volunteer archivist for years helping hundreds of families and organizations uncover their stories. The new history center will honor her work and make resources available for future generations.

01/21/2025

Your input and presence are needed at tonight's Community Workshop to discuss the future of the historic Hall of Records and the rest of the courthouse block in downtown Modesto. 21 January 2025, 5 -7 pm, Greens at 953 10th Street. Details here https://www.modestogov.com/2404/Downtown-Master-Plan

09/28/2024

California Votes! In 1911, the women of Modesto played a key role in securing the vote for women in the state. Learn about them and a whole lot more at the new Modesto Art Museum, McHenry Museum exhibit, California Votes. https://modestoartmuseum.org/california-votes/

09/11/2024

Don't miss California Votes: Exercise Your Right! A Modesto Art Museum and McHenry Museum exhibit, September 29 to November 10, 2024. At the McHenry Museum, 14th and I, Modesto. Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, noon to 4 pm.

California Votes: Exercise Your Right!Votos de California: ¡Ejerza su derecho! September 29, 2024 – November 10, 2024 Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, Noon to 4 pmMcHenry Museum, 1401 I Street…