Garden Party
Saturday, May 25th, 11 AM — 4 PM
Come have a picnic with us in our newly named Russell Rose Garden. There's live music, delicious food, and the museum is open!
All are welcome, so bring the whole family, including the young ones! The garden is in bloom and beautiful to behold. You can bring a blanket and your own picnic, or you can buy food and drink at the event, including popcorn and baked goods. There will be live music, a vintage clothing sale and artist market, and guided tours of the museum. We will raffle off some great prizes, so buy your raffle tickets as well. And there will be a renaming ceremony for our newly named Russell Rose Garden. Join the fun!
Arts and Performance Space
St. Joseph’s Chapel Hall: Occupancy 300, will accommodate 200 sit down dining.
Built in 1894, it is a large room (approx. 3,600 sq. ft. hall floor 40' x 56' plus stage, mini-kitchen, backstage and 2 restrooms). The walls are covered with the original antique raised tin work in a motif of arches and flowers. The majestic hall features an oak hardwood floor, a beautiful stained glass window, and a cathedral ceiling. The chapel has heating and air-conditioning and an additional dressing area and a small kitchen are backstage.
Ghidotti Room: Occupancy 44.
This room is suitable for classes, dance rehearsal, small dinners or meetings (approx. 700 sq. ft. 18.5' x 38'). It has beautiful hardwood floors, mirrored walls, heating and easy access.
The artist studios are part of a lovely artist community in our cultural center in downtown Grass Valley. They are not residential, but serve as a wonderful creative working space.
Women’s History Month
Saturday, March 30th 2024, 11 AM — 3:30 PM
The Grass Valley Museum is unusual for gold rush sites in its interpretation of women's history. We take visitors from the nuns to the notorious. We show the town's history through the lens of women, from the legendary Lola Montez and Lotta Crabtree to the under-told stories of orphans and single parent households.
Lynn Schugren — piano recital
Sunday, March 24th 2024, 2 PM
Ms. Schugren will play works by Beethoven and Schumann, and in honor of women composers, Amy Beach and local composer Alexis Alrich.