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SUMMARY:2026 Upcoming Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:Petaluma Historical Library and Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th and B Street)\nHours: Thursday – Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nFree\, Donations appreciated \nAugust-December 2026 Exhibition Schedule\n  \n \nAugust 6-30\nTrans Magic: Owning Our Stories of Strength and Resilience:  An Exhibit\nA community-curated exhibit celebrating the creativity\, organizing\, and history of trans and gender-expansive people in the North Bay and greater Bay Area. \n \nSeptember 4 – October 4\nBeLongings:  What We Bring\, What We Leave Behind\nAn 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? \n \nOctober 8 – November 8\nDia De Los Muertos\nIn 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. \n \nNovember 12 – January 10\nToys Through Time:  Mechanical Marvels\nCelebrate 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.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/2026-upcoming-exhibits/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Announcement
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SUMMARY:Current Exhibit - Belongings: What We Bring\, What We Leave Behind
DESCRIPTION:September 3 – October 4\, 2026\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nHours:  Thursday – Sunday\,  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nAdmission Free\,  Donations Appreciated \n\nBelongings: What We Bring\, What We Leave Behind is a community storytelling exhibition exploring migration\, memory\, and belonging through the meaningful objects people carry across generations. Featuring the voices of immigrants\, refugees\, migrants\, adoptees\, and others who have journeyed to new homes\, the exhibition invites participants to share treasured belongings and the stories they hold—of family\, resilience\, loss\, hope\, and identity. Through objects\, photographs\, audio\, video\, and personal narratives\, Belongings reveals migration as an enduring human experience that has shaped Petaluma and communities around the world. More than an exhibition\, it is an invitation to listen\, connect\, and discover the shared humanity that binds us across cultures\, generations\, and time. \nFor more information on upcoming events and to make a donation please also visit our sister site: Sonoma County Belongings \nBelongings: What We Bring\, What We Leave Behind is made possible through the generous support of California Humanities through its Connecting California grant program. We are also deeply grateful to our community partners and sponsors\, including the North Bay Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition\, Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens League\, Petaluma Arts Center\, Life on Art\, Zimbabwe Cultural Exchange Project of California\, El Día de los Muertos Petaluma\, Bolca Avia\, Chelsea Antiques\, Café Puente\, Rustic Bakery\, Quality Inn Petaluma\, and all of the organizations\, volunteers\, artists\, and community members whose collaboration has brought this exhibition to life.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/current-exhibit-belongings-what-we-bring-what-we-leave-behind/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Belongings: What We Bring\, What We Leave Behind Opening Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 4\, 6 – 8:30 pm\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nAdmission is free and open to the public. \nRSVP is recommended.\n\nDonations to help offset the cost of food are appreciated but not required. \n\n\n\nEnjoy music\, dance\, storytelling\, and food to honor the many cultures\, traditions\, and journeys that have shaped our community. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the opening celebration of Belongings: What We Bring\, What We Leave Behind\, a community exhibition exploring migration\, memory\, and belonging through the treasured objects and personal stories that connect us across generations. \nThis joyful evening brings together music\, dance\, storytelling\, and food to honor the many cultures\, traditions\, and journeys that have shaped our community. Meet exhibition participants\, explore the galleries\, and celebrate the opening of this community-created exhibition. \nThe evening will feature: \n\nA welcome and song by Joe Salinas\, founder of the Pomo Dancers\nA vibrant Lion Dance presented by the Sonoma County Vietnamese Association\nA powerful performance by Danza Azteca\nA special proclamation presented by the Mayor of Petaluma\nPalestinian food and refreshments\n\nEveryone is invited to wear clothing that reflects their cultural heritage—or simply come as you are. This celebration is about honoring the stories\, traditions\, and communities that make Petaluma home. \nWe look forward to celebrating with you! \nABOUT THE EXHIBIT\nBelongings: What We Bring\, What We Leave Behind is on view September 4–October 4\, 2026\, at the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum. Through meaningful objects\, photographs\, oral histories\, and personal narratives\, the exhibition shares the stories of immigrants\, refugees\, migrants\, adoptees\, and others who have journeyed to new homes\, revealing migration as an enduring human experience that connects us across cultures and generations. \nBelongings is made possible through the generous support of California Humanities through its Connecting California grant program. We are also deeply grateful to our community partners and sponsors\, including the North Bay Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition\, Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens League\, Petaluma Arts Center\, Life on Art\, Zimbabwe Cultural Exchange Project of California\, El Día de los Muertos Petaluma\, Bolca Avia\, Chelsea Antiques\, Café Puente\, Rustic Bakery\, Quality Inn Petaluma\, and all of the organizations\, volunteers\, artists\, and community members whose collaboration has brought this exhibition to life.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/belongings-what-we-bring-what-we-leave-behind-opening-celebration/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
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