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Dec
58°F 14°C
41°F 5°C
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Jan
57°F 13°C
42°F 5°C
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Tuesday
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47°F 8°C
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54°F 12°C
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45°F 7°C
Thursday
31 Dec
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54°F 12°C
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Things to Do: Museums

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Monterey Museum of Art
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 73 attractions in Monterey

This art museum offers a permanent collection of American photography, early California painting, Asian art and international folk art.

Attraction type: Art gallery
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Monterey County Youth Museum
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 73 attractions in Monterey

Now open at 425 Washington Street, located in Downtown Monterey, conveniently by the Monterey Sports Center and Dennis the Menace Park, the Monterey County Youth Museum provides an environment unique to any other in Monterey County. This 8,500 square foot museum is packed with a variety of hands on exhibits, making each visit unique and exciting. It compliments any visit to the Monterey area or makes a good day into a great day for those who are fortunate to visit us on a regular basis.

Attraction type: Museum; Children's museum; Science museum
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La Mirada
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 73 attractions in Monterey
Attraction type: Art gallery; Garden
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Colton Hall Museum
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 73 attractions in Monterey

Built in 1849 to serve as a public school and town meeting hall, this historic building is now a museum open for public touring.

Attraction type: History museum
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Maritime Museum of Monterey
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 73 attractions in Monterey

Learn all about Monterey's historic ties to the sea.

Attraction type: Maritime museum
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Ansel Adams Gallery
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 73 attractions in Monterey
Attraction type: Art gallery
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Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 73 attractions in Monterey
Attraction type: Wax museum
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Presidio Museum
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #38 of 73 attractions in Monterey
Attraction type: Military museum
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Pacific House Museum
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #48 of 73 attractions in Monterey

History museum showing what life was like in Old Monterey more than 150 years ago.

Attraction type: History museum
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Koffman Gallery
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #54 of 73 attractions in Monterey
Attraction type: Art gallery
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Sculptures by the Sea
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #56 of 73 attractions in Monterey
Attraction type: Art gallery
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Splash Zone
Attraction type: Children's museum; Aquarium; Educational site
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Marine Museum of Monterey
Attraction type: Speciality museum
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Allen Knight Maritime Museum

Photographs, models and exhibits on Monterey's connection to the sea.

Attraction type: Maritime museum
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