Petaluma Historical Library and Museum
20 4th Street (Corner of 4th and B Street)
Hours: Thursday – Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Free, Donations appreciated

August-December 2026 Exhibition Schedule

August 6-30
Trans Magic: Owning Our Stories of Strength and Resilience:  An Exhibit

A community-curated exhibit celebrating the creativity, organizing, and history of trans and gender-expansive people in the North Bay and greater Bay Area.

September 4 – October 4
BeLongings:  What We Bring, What We Leave Behind

An exhibit exploring migration, memory, loss, resilience, and belonging through meaningful personal objects and the stories they carry.  At its heart, BeLongings asks:  What do we carry?  What do we leave behind?  What helps us belong?

October 8 – November 8
Dia De Los Muertos

In partnership with El Dia De Los Muertos Petaluma, the Museum will host this exhibition of ofrendas and artworks in celebration of Day of the Dead.

November 12 – January 10
Toys Through Time:  Mechanical Marvels

Celebrate the ingenuity, artistry, and wonder of antique mechanical toys from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.  The exhibition showcases beautifully crafted clockwork figures, whimsical automata, and ingenious games that captivated generations before the digital age.