Grace Hudson is astounding in talent. I was so shocked I had not learned of her work before. The paintings are breathtaking in subject and execution. The museum and her home are also wonderful to tour. A great find, so unexpected. I'm in awe!

Both Grace Hudson and the Mendocino County Museum in Willits far exceed the quality of most local history museums. In both cases, the exhibits include significant documents, artifacts and art works documenting local history and exceptional special exhibitions. Among the latter have been recent exhibits of Pomo Indian baskets and Western landscape painters, the current Willits exhibit on horticulturist Charles... More

Grace Carpenter Hudson painted the native Pomos with respect and skill. I have visited the museum several times and always enjoy the art.

This museum and gallery is dedicated to Grace Hudson, who studied, befriended and painted the native Pomo Indians in the Ukiah valley a century ago. Her paintings of the children on display in the museum are remarkable and touching. This under-rated artist is probably not well known out of Mendocino County, but she should be. There is also a cute... More