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Upcoming Events

Sunday, March 7, 10am-12 - Join Us on the Bridge
Celebrate International Women's day in solidarity with over 40,000 women prepared to create a bridge to peace between Rwanda and Congo. Gather at the three flags monument at Ulatis Creek and walk to Vacaville Museum to demonstrate global support for women and peace.

Saturday, April 24, 10am-4pm - Guild Garden Tour
Enjoy the colors of Spring displayed in local gardens. Tickets $25.00, includes garden admissions, gallery and lunch served in the Museum courtyard.

Sunday, May 2, 12-3pm - Sallie Fox Day
Free pioneer activity day based on the life adventures of 12 year old Sallie Fox in 1858.



Recent Events

Saturday, February 13, Healthy Hearts and Sweethearts

NorthBay Healthcare and Vacaville Museum partner for a day of healthy hearts and sweethearts. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving blood because you love, and love your Museum because your heart is in it.

Blood Drive, 10am-2pm Museum Courtyard

Community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. that day in the Museum Courtyard. Listen and learn how to treat your heart right with heart-healthy information provided by the NorthBay medical Heart and Vascular Center team. Blood Drive signups are free, signup online here or call 707 447-4513 for your appointment time.

Love Your Museum 5-7pm Museum Gallery

Treat your sweetheart to a little romance. Keep history alive and celebrate the value of your stories, your objects, and your community being preserved in your Museum. Tickets for the “Love Your Museum” evening event are $25 per person and include a chocolates-and-champagne/wine reception in the Museum gallery, photos with your sweetheart and a rose to take home. Special thanks to NorthBay Healthcare for generous support of these events.

Wednesday, January 27, 6-9pm - Guild Bunko Bash

Museum Guild hosts an evening of fellowship, wine, appetizers and a chance to win fabulous prizes while playing a talkative game of dice. Held at the McBride Senior Center, 91 Town Square Place, Vacaville. Tickets $20.00 available at the Museum.

Wednesday September 30 - Guild Bunko Bash
Museum Guild hosts an evening of fellowship, wine, appetizers and a chance to win fabulous prizes while playing a talkative game of dice. Held at the McBride Senior Center, 91 Town square Place, Vacaville. Tickets $20.00 available at the Museum.

Friday September 25 - End of Summer Mixer
Museum Guild event in the Courtyard includes entertainment provided by the Pandemonium Steel Drum Band, beer, wine,snacks and admission to the new gallery exhibit. Tickets $10.00 available at the Museum.

Thursday September 17 - La Vida Nueva
Soroptomists International of Vacaville host an evening in the gallery with indigenous Zapotec rug weavers. Display and sale of hand woven rugs made by a women's collective in Mexico.

Friday September 4 - Gallery exhibition pre-view party and opening
'Looking Back, Moving Forward' - A retrospective exhibit of the first 25 years at Vacaville Museum.

Saturday August 15 - Silver Anniversary Celebration
A gala dinner, tribute, and fundraiser at the Buck Estate. Tickets $175 per person, available at the museum.

A Closer Look

August 6th - Annual Children's Party
The Museum Guild sets up dozens of activities in the courtyard for children.

Farmers' Market Mornings
Walk down from Farmers' market for a free cup of coffee and extended gallery hours on Saturday mornings in July.

May 28 - 25th Anniversary kickoff in the courtyard
Free food and beverage, entertainment and membership drive