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The Museum of Northern California Art — Attraction in Chico

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The Museum of Northern California Art
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The Museum of Northern California Art is an art museum in Chico, California, United States. The museum is housed in the Veterans Memorial Hall building on the Esplanade.
Nearby attractions
Gateway Science Museum
625 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
525 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926
Laxson Auditorium
400 W 1st St, Chico, CA 95929
El Rey Theater
230 W 2nd St, Chico, CA 95928
Children's Park
200 W 1st St, Chico, CA 95928
Chico History Museum
141 Salem St, Chico, CA 95928
Chico Women's Club
592 E 3rd St, Chico, CA 95928
Chico Children's Museum
325 Main St, Chico, CA 95928
National Yo-Yo Museum
320 Broadway St, Chico, CA 95928
University Stadium
Chico, CA 95926
Nearby restaurants
Red Tavern
1250 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926
Tea Bar & Fusion Kitchen - Chico Vallombrosa/Downtown
250 Vallombrosa Ave, Chico, CA 95926, United States
Morning Thunder Cafe
352 Vallombrosa Ave, Chico, CA 95926
Tres Hombres Restaurant & Bar
100 Broadway St, Chico, CA 95928
Unwined Kitchen & Bar
980 Mangrove Ave, Chico, CA 95926
The Banshee
134 W 2nd St, Chico, CA 95928
B Street Public House
117 Broadway St, Chico, CA 95928
Celestino's New York Pizza
101 Salem St #100, Chico, CA 95928, United States
Grana
198 E 2nd St, Chico, CA 95928
La Comida
954 Mangrove Ave, Chico, CA 95926, United States
Nearby hotels
Goodman House Historic Inn
1362 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926
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The Museum of Northern California Art

900 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926
4.7(92)
Open 24 hours
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The Museum of Northern California Art is an art museum in Chico, California, United States. The museum is housed in the Veterans Memorial Hall building on the Esplanade.

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attractions: Gateway Science Museum, Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, Laxson Auditorium, El Rey Theater, Children's Park, Chico History Museum, Chico Women's Club, Chico Children's Museum, National Yo-Yo Museum, University Stadium, restaurants: Red Tavern, Tea Bar & Fusion Kitchen - Chico Vallombrosa/Downtown, Morning Thunder Cafe, Tres Hombres Restaurant & Bar, Unwined Kitchen & Bar, The Banshee, B Street Public House, Celestino's New York Pizza, Grana, La Comida
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Phone
(530) 487-7272
Website
monca.org

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Nearby attractions of The Museum of Northern California Art

Gateway Science Museum

Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

Laxson Auditorium

El Rey Theater

Children's Park

Chico History Museum

Chico Women's Club

Chico Children's Museum

National Yo-Yo Museum

University Stadium

Gateway Science Museum

Gateway Science Museum

4.4

(100)

Open 24 hours
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Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

4.6

(240)

Open 24 hours
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Laxson Auditorium

Laxson Auditorium

4.6

(148)

Open 24 hours
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El Rey Theater

El Rey Theater

4.2

(121)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

Bethlehem Christmas 2025
Bethlehem Christmas 2025
Wed, Dec 10 • 6:00 PM
1190 East 1st Avenue, Chico, CA 95926
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Come & See ~ Young Adult Bible Study & FREE Dinner
Come & See ~ Young Adult Bible Study & FREE Dinner
Wed, Dec 10 • 6:30 PM
418 W. 7th St., Chico, CA 95928
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My 30’s in the City: Chico | Dinner with New Friends
My 30’s in the City: Chico | Dinner with New Friends
Wed, Dec 10 • 7:00 PM
West 2nd Street, Chico, CA 95928
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Nearby restaurants of The Museum of Northern California Art

Red Tavern

Tea Bar & Fusion Kitchen - Chico Vallombrosa/Downtown

Morning Thunder Cafe

Tres Hombres Restaurant & Bar

Unwined Kitchen & Bar

The Banshee

B Street Public House

Celestino's New York Pizza

Grana

La Comida

Red Tavern

Red Tavern

4.6

(224)

Click for details
Tea Bar & Fusion Kitchen - Chico Vallombrosa/Downtown

Tea Bar & Fusion Kitchen - Chico Vallombrosa/Downtown

4.6

(518)

$

Click for details
Morning Thunder Cafe

Morning Thunder Cafe

4.6

(553)

Click for details
Tres Hombres Restaurant & Bar

Tres Hombres Restaurant & Bar

4.1

(691)

$$

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4.7
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5.0
3y

Great local and Northern California Arts featured. Various mediums on display. They are a small museum, but have quality art exhibits. They have several membership options, including a senior membership. They are a non-profit and accept donations of any amount and volumteers to help with their operations. Some of the art on display is for sale and half of the sales proceeds go to the museum. So, if you like a piece ask for pricing and purchase your art there to support the arts. Admissions to the opening reception for their exhibits is free. I highly recommend supporting them. Go to: monca.org for details. Daily admission is $5, therefore, well worth getting a membership for the year and...

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4.0
5y

Though they share many of the same influences, there are several distinctions between art created by Northern and Southern California artists.

The Museum of Northern California Art’s collection features works from dozens of Northern California’s premier artists; they’re displayed in some distinct collections.

The works include paintings, drawings, sculpture, and photography, most of which feature distinctly regional themes.

The staff also hosts many special activities throughout the year, including guest speakers, art workshops, and festivals.

The museum is located on Esplanade Drive in Chico and is usually only open four...

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5.0
4y

I really enjoyed my time here. The curator was great, she talked to me about upcoming projects and I'm excited to go again. Today is sep 19. According to the curator, they will continue to have their current exhibits another week. You should go if you want to see some great art from Laos, wanted to interact with the art (I had a great time drawing on the chalkboard.), or want to draw. They have an art room full of art books, such as Di Vinci and many more, that would be great for improving your own art skills. Overall, had a great time. They are doing a mask making event and a ceramic...

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