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PACIFIC GROVE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
A visit to the Monterey Peninsula is not complete without a stop at this outstanding natural history museum. It is recognized as one of the finest of its size in the United States and is accredited by the American Association of Museums. Larry Foster's life-sized sculpture of Sandy the Gray Whale graces the front of the Museum. Sandy is perhaps the most climbed-on and photographed whale in America. The Museum maintains a popular sales shop with appropriate merchandise pertaining to natural history, such as shells minerals, posters, books, etc. The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is located on the corner of Forest and Central Avenues, Pacific Grove,
Admission is free.
(831) 648-5716.
Open Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 am. to 5:00 pm.
The Museum is closed New Year's Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

THOMAS KINKADE MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER
Located at the Casa Gutierrez Adobe in historic Old Monterey, the Thomas Kinkade Museum displays Kinkade's varied artistic styles that range from plein air to romantic realism. View the largest collection of Thom's published originals and other special exhibits. Located between the Monterey Public Library and the Monterey Museum of Art. Please use the garden entrance on Pacific Street. .
Free public viewing.
(831) 655-1477.
Hours of operation: Wed-Sun 10am-5pm; Sunday 1pm-4pm.
www.kinkademuseum.org