The Museum invites local teachers and educators to a free professional development event. Discover hands-on access to K-12 educational resources, programs, and teaching tools designed to bring history, art, and culture alive in your classroom. Meet Museum staff and explore what we have to offer you and your students.
The Ontario Art Book Fair is just around the corner. Preview artists and browse zine and art print vendors during the Ontario Art Walk at the Museum. Spend time in the curated reading room to explore the world of artist books and zines and join in hands-on activities. Complimentary refreshments Read more
Celebrate Black History Month at the Museum and engage with local artists through interactive activities, creative projects, and inspiring conversations that honor and explore Black heritage and culture.
Join the Museum for an afternoon discussion of the exhibition For Race and Country: Buffalo Soldiers in California. In this introductory lecture, we will examine the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers and highlight the individuals and communities working to preserve their memory. Light refreshments will be provided.
Drop in and create a colorful collage with artist, Krafty Sunflower that reflects your hopes for a better future. Using magazines, found drawings, and colored paper, imagine a world filled with peace, respect, and acceptance of all people. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of equality and justice, Read more
Experience an evening screening of Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts, presented in conjunction with the exhibition For Race and Country: Buffalo Soldiers in California. The film examines Black soldiers’ service, segregation, and identity, highlighting their lasting impact on California and the nation. A facilitated discussion will follow the screening Read more
Big, bold, and unapologetically lo-fi—this zine explores the art of creating with butcher paper. From wall-sized posters to spontaneous street publications, learn how to turn cheap rolls into powerful, large-format storytelling tools.
Step into the galleries for a special reading of The Buffalo Soldier by Sherry Garland, illustrated by Ronald Himler. Follow the powerful story of a young man who, after gaining his freedom, joins an all-Black cavalry regiment and helps shape American history. After the reading, visitors are invited to participate Read more
Add a creative, personal touch to your holiday gifts and design your own custom wrapping paper and gift bags! This festive, all-ages workshop invites participants to decorate using pre-made stamps featuring local icons like the Frankish Fountain, Armstrong roses, and Nugent’s Park horseshoes. Attendees ages 15 and up will have Read more
December 4, 2025 – March 1, 2026 Thursday–Friday: 12:00 PM–4:00 PM Saturday–Sunday: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM Holiday Closures: December, 25, 2025 January 1, 2025 For Race and Country: Buffalo Soldiers in California is based on the California African American Museum exhibition of the same name, curated by Susan D. Anderson. The exhibition’s title is derived Read more