Citrus: California's Golden Dream

Open to the public through March 25, 2012

This exhibit tells the story of the second California Gold Rush, the quest for oranges, grapefruits, and lemons, the fruits that dominated the state's economy from the 1880s through the 1950s. Citrus: California's Golden Dream features a fascinating array of fruit labels, historical books, maps, postcards, packng crates and memorabilia.

Leo Fender Gallery

“Solid Design: Leo Fender’s Telecaster” will showcase this instrument, the first commercially successful solidbody electric guitar, an instrument that changed music history. Numerous examples from the early years will be on display. There will also be a noticeable celebrity component in the images and presentation, including Telecasters once owned by stars. The exhibit points to players such as George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Roy Buchanan, James Burton, Don Rich, and Mike Bloomfield.

Stroller Brigade
Wednesdays, December 21, 2011-March 21, 2012
10:00am-Noon
FREE
Calling all preschoolers, toddlers and their grownups! Come to FMC to enjoy docent-led games, stories, puzzles and crafts in the gallery.

Guitar Gateways at Beechwood School
Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm
Grades 4-8
$120 per student
Session A: February 7-March 13
Session B: April 17-May 22

Wednesday Art Studio
2:00-4:00pm
Grades 1-6
$40 per student/$35 for museum members
Session A: January 25-February 15
Session B: February 29-March 21
Session C: April 25-May 16