The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History announced an ambitious slate of exhibits and public programs for the first half of 2026, ranging from fine art and illustration to wildlife science and conservation, museum officials announced.
Under Executive Director Dr. Rachel M. Miller, the museum plans a rotating schedule of exhibitions and events highlighting local artists, scientists, and educators, a press release issued Saturday noted.
January will introduce new exhibits by artists Raphaele Cohen-Bacry and Calene Luzco, along with programs including a documentary screening on monarch butterflies, guided bird walks, and a Science Saturday focused on animal migration.
February will spotlight reptiles, amphibians, and marine life with author talks, art workshops, and a Science on Tap event centered on great white sharks featuring scientists from Hopkins Marine Station.
March will mark the museum’s annual Member Month, featuring a new rotating art exhibit, a History on Tap program on women who helped shape Pacific Grove, and a Women in Science Tea with local researchers. Member-only lectures and science walks will be offered throughout the month.
Programming continues in April with science walks and the museum’s annual Student Research Symposium, showcasing student projects from the LiMPETS and Watershed Guardians programs.
May will bring back the museum’s popular “Illustrating Nature” exhibit in partnership with CSU Monterey Bay, followed by art events and the Pacific Grove Walk of Remembrance.
Meanwhile, June will include additional science talks, workshops and walks, concluding with preparations for a new photography exhibit by local photographer Jason Bradley set to open later in the summer.