Museum of Sonoma County

05/29/2026

Please join us as we celebrate the newest addition to Sonoma Stories tonight at 5:30 PM.

Nancy Wang is the President of the Redwood Empire Chinese Association and a cherished member of the Museum’s Board of Directors.

Join us tonight, May 29, at the Museum of Sonoma County as we celebrate her contributions!

05/24/2026

Today marks the 30th anniversary of Sublime's final show. We have memories from that show on display!

Wanna read about it? Check out Gabe Meline's great oral history here: https://www.kqed.org/.../sublimes-last-show-20-years... Were you at the Phoenix? What do you remember? KQED

05/22/2026

This weekend is your last chance to experience Artistry in Wood!⁠
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This is the final weekend to see this incredible annual exhibition presented in partnership with the Sonoma County Woodworkers Association 🪵⁠
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A beloved tradition since 1988, Artistry in Wood celebrates some of the finest woodworking talent in North America — from stunning furniture and intricate turnery to sculptural works that blur the line between craft and fine art.⁠
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Each piece on display was carefully selected for its exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and design. Congratulations again to this year’s award winners whose work continues to inspire and elevate the field of woodworking.⁠
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We’re so grateful to everyone who has come out to support local artists and makers and help keep this beautiful tradition thriving.⁠
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Don’t miss your final chance to see it this weekend!⁠
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05/21/2026

Punk was never just about music. It was about expression, community, rebellion, and creating something of your own. 🎸

In this conversation, guest curator Gabe Meline — Arts & Culture Editor at KQED — reflects on the Sonoma County punk scene that helped shape this exhibition, from legendary Green Day shows to the women creating zines in the ‘90s and the DIY culture that gave so many people a voice.

Many of the pieces featured in DISTURBING THE PEACE come directly from Gabe and his friends’ personal collections, including vintage shirts, instruments, flyers, and original zines from the era.

He also shares why punk’s message of self-expression still matters today, maybe now more than ever.

DISTURBING THE PEACE: Sonoma County’s Early Punk Underground, on view now at the Museum of Sonoma County till August 23rd

05/20/2026

Proof that punk isn’t dead 🎸⁠
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DISTURBING THE PEACE: Sonoma County’s Early Punk Underground captures a movement that was loud, rebellious, and completely audacious for its time. Punk in the late ’70s and ’80s challenged authority, rejected polished mainstream culture, and gave people a raw, DIY way to express themselves — whether through music, fashion, zines, or art. It wasn’t just a sound, it was a form of resistance.⁠
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This exhibition dives into Sonoma County’s local punk scene and the artists, musicians, and outsiders who helped shape it. Expect rare footage, handmade zines, vintage flyers, photographs, and immersive listening moments that bring the energy of the era back to life.⁠
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🗓 On view through August 23, 2026⁠
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05/18/2026

Couldn't agree more!

New research from University College London found that engaging with arts and culture weekly may slow biological aging at the same rate as regular exercise. 🔎 Get your Rx filled at the Pulitzer! 😉

Read more from The Times and The Sunday Times here: https://www.thetimes.com/uk/science/article/enjoying-the-arts-has-same-effect-on-ageing-as-a-weekly-workout-h2psl0ww8

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Photography by Robert Pettus

05/12/2026

Have you checked out our collection from the Pond Farm currently on display?

Designated a National Historic Landmark, Pond Farm Pottery not only carries forward the historic influence of the Bauhaus, but continues to inspire through its artist-in-residence program. With ongoing restoration efforts at the site, and…

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05/11/2026

Tom from and Jim from stopped by to check out Disturbing the Peace. Tom shared the story of the now iconic trash can.

05/07/2026

Punk wasn’t just music—it was a mindset. A raw, creative push against the expected.

DISTURBING THE PEACE: Sonoma County’s Early Punk Underground dives into the local scene that left a lasting mark on music, art, and culture. Think rare footage, handmade zines, old-school flyers, and immersive listening moments that capture the spirit of it all.

🗓 On view through August 23, 2026

Step into the rebellion, the creativity, and the DIY energy that still echoes today.

05/06/2026

We caught up with longtime punk locals about their first shows, and the stories are wild, unfiltered, and impossible to forget!

Disturbing the Peace pulls you into a scene that never asked for approval. It created its own rules, its own art, and a ripple effect that’s still felt today.

This is Sonoma County punk—gritty, expressive, and very much alive. Come experience the energy that redefined what breaking the rules could look like.

On view through August 23, 2026 at the Museum of Sonoma County