Due to the 4th of July Holiday weekend, First Friday in July will take place on the second Friday of the month.

Be sure to check out our summer exhibition, The Art of Wonder, which opened on May 23 and has been a big hit. It features 15 contemporary Mendocino County artists working in diverse mediums. Their artwork may connect one to a place of spirituality, to the rhythms of nature, or to pondering the particles and energy that comprise the building blocks of our universe. Some of the art will stimulate in the viewer a fleeting moment of clarity around the mysteries of life, love, and other deep emotions, maybe even to a stronger appreciation for our shared humanity. Our musical guest will be the versatile and accomplished upright bass player, Pierre Archain, who will be accompanied by an as yet unnamed keyboardist. You’ll also be able to spend time discovering or getting reacquainted with our core galleries, featuring Grace Hudson’s artwork, exquisite Pomo basketry, and Carpenter-Hudson family history. Also enjoy summer wildflowers in our Wild Gardens. Light refreshments will be available.

First Fridays at the Grace Hudson Museum are always free all day and evening.