museumAbout Chico Museum
Housed in the former Carnegie Library building in Downtown Chico, the Chico Museum has hosted more than 90 exhibits since it opened in February 1986, celebrating the distinct heritage of Chico. Past exhibits have included prestigious traveling exhibits as well as those created by the Museum, focusing on local Chico and Butte County history.
The Museum’s Carnegie and Patrick Galleries feature changing exhibits focusing on specific aspects of Chico’s past, present and the area’s unique characteristics. The McIntyre Gallery houses the “Chico Timeline 1830 – 2000” filled with photos, portraits, and artifacts evoking Chico’s diverse history. Also in this gallery is an “Agricultural History of the North Valley”. This exhibit tells the tale of the valley, the people who made it their home, and its historical impact on agriculture in the region.

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The history of rice farming in the region. The business and economics of rice farming. Environmental issues.  Rice around the world and its many uses. Rice and rice cultivation in artwork The relationship between rice farming and migratory waterfowl along the Pacific Flyway .
Lots of interactive for hands-on learning:   Experience walking through a rice field at dusk .  Examine a mosquito and a rice mite through a microscope.   Watch several rice and bird related videos.   Learn new vocabulary and earn rice for world hunger through FreeRice.com
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DancingMidnight at the Museum:
A New York New Year’s
Dust off those top hats, slip on your gloves, and buckle up your dancing shoes…we’re going to have a party! Our first annual New Year’s Eve gala at the Chico Museum is shaping up to be a wonderful event that is not to be missed! Invoking the late 1930’s era, feel free to don your best Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers attire and join the fun! A delicious dinner, delectable desserts, live music and dancing, fine wines and champagne…what more could you want?
Don’t wait to reserve your spot because this will definitely be “the place to be” on December 31st! We are giving our members the first opportunity to make reservations but we will be opening this up for public reservations on December 11th. Space is limited to the first 100 people, so don’t delay. See you there!

 

Chico Museum 25th Anniversary Special
Throughout 2011, new members can join FWHA for the discounted price of $25 for a one-year individual or senior membership. (Normal cost is $75 for individuals & $50 for seniors). Click on the title above to join us.

The Patrick Ranch Museumwill be closed to the public for the winter months with a reopening in March 2012
Check out the Ranch Events!

Note: The museum will be closed  from December 24-January 3 for the Christmas Holiday
 

Come visit the Chico Museum in beautiful Downtown Chico
Open: Wednesday through Sunday noon-4 PM
Directions to Chico Museum
Admission: Adults $3, Seniors and Students $2, under 14 free

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