2025-26 Upcoming Exhibits
2025-12-01 00:00 - 2026-08-02 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United States
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
2025 Exhibition Schedule

December 6 – February 1
Toys Through Time: From Machine Age to Space Age
Featuring antique mechanical toys from a Petaluma collector and vintage Star Wars toys from Rancho Obi-Wan, the exhibition traces a journey from clockwork ingenuity to cinematic imagination, revealing how curiosity and creativity have propelled generations from gears to galaxies.

February 13 – March 29
A Century of Black History Commemorations
Presented by Petaluma Blacks for Community Development, this exhibit celebrates the 100 anniversary of Black History commemorations and explores their impact in transforming the status of Black peoples in the modern world.

April 9 – June 7
Time and Tide: An Artful Exploration of Petaluma’s Wetlands
This exhibit weaves together art, science, and history to illuminate the beauty, complexity, and ecological importance of the Petaluma River watershed. Through interpretive panels and artworks, explore the wetlands’ past, present, and future and be inspired to steward these vital landscapes for generations to come.

June 18 – August 2
The Fabric of Democracy: Quilts and the Power of the People
Explore how quilts—made across more than 250 years—have carried powerful messages about freedom, justice, and community in America. Through bold historic and contemporary works, the exhibition reveals how artists and everyday makers have stitched their hopes, protests, and visions for a more inclusive future into cloth.
