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1. Meux Home Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
This museum was once the home of a Civil War-era surgeon.
Reviewed By Robert_Avery_13 - Okinawa City, Japan
My first visit to the Meux Home was in 1964 when I was working and needed to speak with the residents. I was greeted by one of the original Meux Family Members and when I remarked on the beauty of her house, was given a private tour. I thanked Mrs Meux for her kindness. Following her passing, the city of Fresno in their obscene disire to tear down the old and build new, were pursuaded in keeping this home as an Historic Landmark which I cheered. The house fell into disrepair for several years and thanks again to a group who wanted to keep the Meux Home as an Historical part of Fresno, rehabilitated the house to it's original condition, they tried to get back most of the original furniture and did an excellant job of restoration. The house is open for tours and is at look at Frenso of the turn of the century. Great place to visit in Fresno as the shame Fresno has to bear is the destruction of the past with only a few reminders of how beautiful the city once was.
2. Legion of Valor Museum
3. William Saroyan House Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The William Saroyan House Museum has been created in the home where Saroyan lived the last 17 years of his life & produced many noted works. This atypical museum uses technology & innovative displays to present the history, nature, & character of William Saroyan – a writer, musician, playwright, & painter; whose works have been on stage, screen, television, & radio, & who authored over 1,000 printed works. Visits to the museum are by appointment only. Oscar & Pulitzer Prize winner William Saroyan was born in Fresno, CA in 1908. He wrote his first short story at age 13 & gained world attention in 1934 with "The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze". The main gallery displays videos, over 400 photos & art work of Saroyan, & covers from many of his published works. He is portrayed in a hologram in a second hall where original audio recordings offer his advice and views. The Museum has created a digital archive which will be available to researchers and students.
4. Fresno Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
To support our community in the effort to slow the speed of the COVID-19 virus, the Fresno Art Museum is temporarily closed to the public. The Fresno Art Museum’s focus is on contemporary and modern art, photography, ethnographic, and cultural exhibitions that reflect and celebrate the diverse population of California's San Joaquin Valley. Most exhibitions change twice yearly and are curated in-house by Museum staff. The artists exhibited range from emerging and established local artists to artists from around the globe. Since 1988 FAM‘s Council of 100 annually recognizes a late-career, internationally-known woman artist with a Distinguished Woman Artist award and exhibition. FAM has a collection of Pre-Columbian artworks from Mexico and the Andes on permanent display and holds a permanent collection of over 3,500 works. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR HOURS. We close for exhibition change-over every January and late June/early July, and occasionally close for special events.
5. Kearney Mansion Museum & Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Bring your family and friends to the Kearney Historic Site for a guided tour that provides a glimpse of the San Joaquin Valley's agricultural beginnings through the life and times of M. Theo Kearney - a California ag pioneer who came to be known as the Raisin King. Tour the turn-of-the-century ranch manager's residence (known as the Superintendent's Lodge) that was part of the ranch headquarters of Kearney's Fruit Vale Estate. The hour-long tour of the Superintendent's Lodge includes a visit to the Museum Store. Public Tour Hours: Saturday and Sunday 1:00, 2:00 or 3:00 pm. Adults $6 Seniors (60 & up) $5 Students (13-17 or with ID) $5 Children (3-12) $4 Free for Historical Society members and children under the age of 3. Please note: Fresno County charges a $5.00 Per vehicle fee for entrance into Kearney Park
6. Arte Americas
7. Fresno Discovery Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Our mission is to ignite curiosity and imagination in Central Valley youth by providing hands-on STEAM experiences. We are a small science center located on 5.5 acres. Kids love to run around and play in our meadow, dino dig, and playground. Everyone enjoys the Deutsch Cactus Garden, Garden of the Sun, turtle/koi pond, hands-on exhibits, and great activities facilitated by our friendly staff.
8. Fresno Art Galleries
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
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