50 Years of the Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve

50 Years of the Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve

Created in April 1968, the Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve became America’s first agricultural preserve, and is one of the primary reasons why the Napa Valley is, and will remain the preserved world-famous wine-growing region for generations to come. For more than 50 years, hundreds of wine growers, vintners, local leaders and residents have worked to preserve the natural beauty and agricultural profile of the Napa Valley with the creation and continued support of the Ag Preserve.  For additional information on the Ag Preserve, visit www.napaagpreserve.org.

The Napa Valley Museum Yountville will present the exhibit “50 Years of the Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve” July 7 through August 19, 2018 in its History Gallery, showcasing the history of Napa Valley’s Agricultural Preserve. This interactive exhibit will inform and educate museum visitors about the History of the Agricultural Preserve including its key players, why and how it was initiated, describe the major challenges and successes of the last 50 years, and provide a view into its future priorities and anticipated challenges. 

Exhibition image of Napa Valley by Bob McClenahan

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Exhibitions @ Napa Valley Museum

A Tribute to the Photography of Bob McClenahan Virtual Gallery

A Tribute to the Photography of Bob McClenahan Virtual Gallery

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A Tribute to the Photography of Bob McClenahan Virtual Gallery

A Tribute to the Photography of Bob McClenahan Virtual Gallery

June 1, 2025 In our virtual gallery this summer: a community-curated exhibition of works by Napa Valley photographer Bob McClenahan Coming this Summer: The Museum...

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Naomie Kremer: Seer

Naomie Kremer: Seer

On exhibition through March 8, 2026 The MAC’s new video wall launches with “SEER”, an original work by award-winning video artist Naomie Kremer UnbiddenOnce beheldOne...

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John Donohue: All the Restaurants of Napa Valley

John Donohue: All the Restaurants of Napa Valley

April 18, 2025 – March 8, 2026 In the MAC’s Mini-Gallery, a display of the distinctive sketches of the artist John Donohue, with limited edition...

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Treasures from the GAIA Foundation and the Museum’s Permanent Collection

Treasures from the GAIA Foundation and the Museum’s Permanent Collection

On exhibition through September 28, 2025 In the History Gallery: Works by Matisse, Pissarro, Picasso, Chagall and other fine artists on long-term loan to the...

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Napa Valley Originals

Napa Valley Originals

On Exhibition through June 8, 2025 In the Spotlight Gallery through June 8, 2025: Local and regional artists have created this constantly-changing collection of original...

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Sophie Alstrom Mitchell: Wildflowers of the Napa Valley

Sophie Alstrom Mitchell: Wildflowers of the Napa Valley

The Napa Valley Museum Yountville is proud to announce: “Sophie Alstrom Mitchell: Wildflowers of the Napa Valley,” an exhibition showcasing the exquisite botanical watercolor paintings...

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Julia Child: A Recipe for Life

Julia Child: A Recipe for Life

April 18, 2025 – March 8, 2026 Julia Child: A Recipe for Life, opened at The MAC on April 18 as an exhibition exploring the...

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