Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the opening of 

. Explore the exhibition while enjoying live music, a curator's talk, specialty cocktails, and an evening surrounded by art, history, and community.

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Death lingers in every shadow. It coils beneath the serpent's fangs, blossoms within the fairest flowers, sleeps in the earth beneath our feet, and waits with quiet patience for every beating heart. 

 invites you on a haunting journey from the silent dangers of the natural world to the solemn beauty of Victorian mourning, and finally beyond the veil through séances, divination, and tales of restless spirits. Blending science, history, folklore, and the supernatural, this exhibition explores not only how we confront death, but why humanity has always sought to understand what may lie beyond the final breath.

Opening Reception - Final Rites: Death, Mourning, and Beyond 

The Garden Sessions are a free Thursday evening concert series held from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM throughout September and October, where community comes together to enjoy live music, local art, and great drinks. Featuring talented Orange County musicians, a beer garden, handcrafted cocktails, art vendors, and live artists, it's the perfect way to spend an evening in the garden with friends and family.

Interested in being a performer? Apply Here:

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Garden Sessions

The Curiosity Cabinet of Charlotte Webb is committed to teaching ethical taxidermy through education, craftsmanship, and respect for animals. Our workshops are designed to educate participants about the art, history, and techniques of taxidermy in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment. 

This class is specifically focused on the proper techniques for butterfly pinning.

All specimens used in our classes are ethically sourced, and no animals are harvested specifically for our workshops. We believe learning these traditional preservation techniques encourages an appreciation for wildlife, natural history, and responsible stewardship of animal resources.

Our goal is to provide an educational experience that emphasizes craftsmanship, ethics, respect, and the preservation of a centuries-old art form. We believe education fosters understanding, respect, and appreciation for the natural world.

These workshops provide an opportunity for the public to engage with natural history in a hands-on educational setting while learning a traditional skill that has long been used in museums, scientific collections, conservation, and artistic preservation.

Butterfly Pinning: Taxidermy Class

This class is specifically focused on the proper techniques for a Rat Full Body Mount.

Rat Full Body Mount: Taxidermy Class

This class is specifically focused on the proper techniques for Rabbit Full Body Mount.

Rabbit Full Body Mount: Taxidermy Class

This class is specifically focused on the proper techniques for a Rabbit Shoulder Mount.

Rabbit Shoulder Mount: Taxidermy Class

The Haunted Fullerton Walking Tours Begin! 

Every Wednesday and Thursday with select Fridays.

Tours begin at the Fullerton Museum Center with a ghoulish cocktail mixer hosted by your ghost guides. (1) Pre-paid drink coupon is included in your ticket price. The tour includes visiting Villa del Sol, Fox Theatre, and more!

The tour is around 1.5 miles of walking with some stairs. Persons requiring special accommodations are asked to notify museum staff prior to coming into the museum. The Haunted Fullerton Walking Tour is not recommended for children under 13.

Haunted Fullerton Walking Tour

Come along with us as we visit some fascinating sites with stories of ghostly hauntings around Fullerton Downtown. The tour includes visiting Villa de Sol, Fox Theatre, and more!

(1) Pre-paid drink coupon is included in your ticket price as well as gallery access.

Tours meet inside the Fullerton Museum Center 5:30 PM. Please use this time to visit our galleries, enjoy a cocktail and listen to some spooky tales before you head out at 6:30 PM sharp on your tour.

Share great clothes, discover new favorites, and meet people who love giving beautiful things a second life.

SWAPTOBER is a community clothing exchange where you can bring pieces you’re ready to pass along and discover new-to-you favorites for your closet. Whether it’s your first swap or your fiftieth, we’ve designed the experience to be simple, fair, and fun.

Bring up to 10 freshly laundered clothing items in excellent condition. All genders and styles are welcome. Receive one Swap Token for each accepted item, up to 10 tokens, and use your tokens to choose up to 10 new-to-you pieces.

Accessories, including jewelry, handbags, scarves, belts, and hats, are welcome and may be brought and taken freely. No shoes, please. Costumes are encouraged—it is SWAPTOBER, after all!

Browse, mingle, make friends, and explore throughout the afternoon as new pieces are added. Take your time, you never know what might show up next.

We’re still putting the finishing touches on this year’s event, so consider this your 

 Ticket information, food, drinks, and additional details will be announced soon.

Start setting aside those great pieces someone else will be excited to discover. We’ll see you at SWAPTOBER!

SWAPTOBER

Tours meet inside the Fullerton Museum Center 

Please use this time to visit our galleries, enjoy a cocktail and listen to some spooky tales before you head out at 

 Haunted Fullerton Walking Tour 

Haunted Fullerton Walking Tour 2026

Haunted Fullerton Walking Tour 

(1) Pre-paid drink coupon is included in your ticket price as well as gallery access. This tour will include lite bites and tarot card readings to make the Halloween experience special!

Haunted Fullerton Walking Tour - Special Halloween Edition

Join us at the Fullerton Museum Center for Noche de Muertos, an evening honoring tradition, remembrance, and community.

Experience the beauty and meaning of Community Altars created to honor and remember loved ones, while enjoying an evening filled with live music, creativity, and local culture. Guests can visit the Beer Garden, enjoy Face Painting, participate in Arts & Crafts, and explore a variety of Local Vendors.

Bring your family and friends and join us for a festive community celebration that brings people together through art, music, tradition, and remembrance.

Featuring Community Altars, Live Music, a Beer Garden, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts, and Local Vendors.

Help us bring Noche de Muertos to life! Whether you’re interested in becoming a vendor or creating a community altar, we’d love to have you join the celebration.

Noche De Muertos

 is an open mic night celebrating creativity, community, and self-expression during the Downtown Fullerton Artwalk. Whether you’re a musician, poet, comedian, storyteller, or trying the stage for the very first time, this event is open to 

This time, come and support young superstars in the making! 

Come to share your voice, test new material, or simply enjoy an inspiring night of live performances in a supportive environment. Sign up to perform or sit back and cheer on local talent!

Light the Mic - Youth Takeover

This summer, we're celebrating 40 years of the Fullerton Museum Center and 20 years of the Leo Fender Gallery with an evening of live music in the heart of Downtown Fullerton!

Jan & Dean's Beach Party! Featuring Dean Torrance

. This summer event is perfect to enjoy the surf culture and beach music that took off due to Leo Fender's Legacy.

There will be music, vendors, food trucks, our FMC signature Beer Garden, and a splash pad for kids. This Music Festival is for everyone! 

For those who want something special, look no further than our 

. Those who purchase VIP tickets will be get...

This benefit concert helps support the Fullerton Museum Center and the Leo Fender Gallery.

 Since 2006, the Leo Fender Gallery at the Fullerton Museum Center has drawn visitors from around the world to marvel at the inventive genius behind the world’s most popular musical instruments. Rotating exhibits have focused on advertising, patent schematics, electric basses, and unique instruments and custom guitars from Fender and G&L Musical Instruments.

Fullerton Museum Center Association (FMC)

 is to present the best in diverse exhibitions and educational programs. Our Center provides a vibrant cultural gathering place for the community, stimulates dialogue, and promotes critical and creative thinking.

California Sound: Fender Legacy - Our Celebration for Leo Fender Day

Our Rock Star Academy for students grade 3-6 will be here before you know it! Monday through Friday, from July 20th - July 24th, students will learn basic guitar, drums, bass and production techniques from working professionals during this hands-on week of Rock 'n' Roll making.

The class runs from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, so kids will want to pack a lunch and drink for a supervised lunch break during this full day camp. No experience necessary. Instruments will be provided.

Email info@fullertonmuseum.com for more details.

After enrollment, our education team will email you to confirm details, review expectations, and complete onboarding so your child is fully prepared for the first day.

Camp doors open 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. Please plan for timely drop-off and pick-up, as we do not provide supervision before or after camp hours.

A lunch for their break and a water bottle that closes. All instruments and primary materials are provided unless otherwise noted.

One 30-minute lunch break and two brief 10-minute supervised movement breaks will be scheduled throughout the day to support student focus, comfort, and transitions between activities.

Parents are invited to attend the last 15 minutes of the final day for an informal student presentation.

WHAT IF MY CHILD IS SICK OR MISSES A DAY?

Please keep your child home if they are unwell. There are no makeups, refunds, or rescheduling options for missed camp days.

Camp tuition is non-refundable once registered unless the school cancels the session. 

Yes. You may receive a $15 credit for referring a friend to camp

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF STUDENTS DURING CAMP?

Students should demonstrate respectful behavior toward instructors and peers at all times. Disruptive or unsafe behavior may result in dismissal from the program without refund.

CAN MY CHILD BRING TOYS OR PERSONAL ITEMS?

Please label all belongings. Outside toys or electronics should remain at home unless approved. The school is not responsible for lost or damaged items.

Yes, we may photograph or record activities for promotional use. No student will be identified by last name without written permission. Families may request a media opt-out by notifying the front desk.

Each camp concludes with a formal performance for families. Our programs are designed to be a fun trial experience or a strong jumpstart into ongoing musical study.

Rock Star Academy

Lectures led by art historian Dr Megan Lorraine Debin at the Fullerton Museum Center. Through engaging storytelling, rich visuals, and thoughtful discussion, each lecture brings history to life. 

Sips & Stories: Art and Architecture of Ancient Mexico

The Fullerton Museum Center will be closed on July 4th. We thank you for your understanding and we hope you can enjoy the city of Fullerton's firework show at 7pm at the Downtown Fullerton Plaza!

Closed on July 4th

Admission will be FREE to the public from 4:00pm - 9:30pm, featuring OC Made and A Man Named Charlie: Fender’s Unsung Hero. 

Fullerton Art Walk 

Folk singer & rocker, the media and fans call 'The Rock n Roll Poet' - is an Outlaw Folk & Rock /Honky Tonk singer-songwriter. A voice of the forgotten regular people who've been kicked around by life. Whether songs of society, protest, social struggle, love, honky tonkin', hard luck, satire or rebellion. 

Michael recorded his new album in Nashville TN set for release late 2026 where he does shows three times a year playing regularly at Bluebird Cafe  the songwriting mecca. He fronted OC Garage rock legends The Earwigs. 

He's been compared to songwriting legend's Hank Williams Sr., early Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie & Willie Dixon- not sounding like them - but as a link in the chain of great American songwriting.

Alexis Jaimes is a poet and educator from Santa Ana, California. As the proud son of Mexican immigrants, his work explores the intersections of cultural memory, language, generational trauma, and healing. He is the author of The Seeds We Sow (Daxson Publishing, 2026) and Corazón Coalesced (Bottlecap Press, 2024). His work has appeared in numerous presses as well as showcased at the Fullerton Museum Center and the Huntington Beach Art Center. He teaches in a dual-language classroom, believing in the power of language in all its forms. Alexis can also be found hosting or attending open mics throughout Orange County.

Light the Mic 

Join us for the 11th annual Day of Music Fullerton on the longest day of the year, the Summer Solstice, June 21st. A free celebration of music that spans the city on a SUNDAY this year!

The Fullerton Museum Center will be the host for the Downtown Fullerton Plaza from 2:00pm - 6:00pm.

: The Imperial We, Motelimbo, The Goers. More coming soon!

Vendor Applications are open! Apply via our jotform: 

Shanelle is an artist whose work looks to question society and create visibility in a world that continually erases lives and stories. She is currently a member of Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble and has participated in multiple festivals as a performer, writer, and producer. Shanelle has crafted works in musical theater, singing, art, dance and ensemble-based works. She hopes to continue using art as a way of truth, community and empowerment.

THOSE WHO HAVE EARS, LET THEM HEAR. LA-based SEED is a five-piece alternative rock band of childhood friends from Orange County, CA. Since June 2025, SEED has taken over the OC/LA indie and diy scene, headlining and selling out venues including the Whisky a Go Go, Anaheim House of Blues Parish Room, The Glass House, and The Haven (to name a few). Releasing their first two singles in late 2025, SEED has earned features in the Brandy Melville LA Studio, and on the air with Remember Then Radio, Midnight Memories, Beach Music TV, and more.  

LoverSonicos is a cumbia band from Orange County. In their music they highlight the challenges, resilience and pride of their community.  

Dynamic and delicate yet powerful without hesitation. Dancing on the edge of rock, indie, and psychedelic. Fullerton’s local indie jam band Motelimbo tells stories of life, love, loss, and the in between. 

The Imperial We is a power trio from Fullerton featuring:

Paul Gallagher, vocals/guitar. Born and raised in Fullerton. A former singer and songwriter from the Fullerton band ROOM TO ROAM.

Marc Miller, bass. Born and raised in Fullerton. Brother of Scott Miller, the original drummer of AGENT ORANGE.

Jim Moore, drums. Former drummer of the hardcore punk band WALK PROUD.

Their music is blues-based rock with an eclectic mix of punk, swing and jazz.

John Kraus and the Goers: Sea Shanty Psychedelic–Celtic Rock.

Led by a real-life tall ship captain, John Kraus and the Goers bridge the gap between traditional maritime music and high-energy folk rock. Their sound--oft described as a meeting between The Pogues and Mumford & Sons on the high seas—reimagines traditional shanties with a gritty, modern urgency.

Day of Music - 2026

Lectures led by art historian Dr Megan Lorraine Debin at the Fullerton Museum Center. Through engaging storytelling, rich visuals, and thoughtful discussion, each lecture brings history to life. Drinks will be available for purchase.

Sips & Stories: Art and Architecture of Ancient Mexico 

Join the Be You: Fullerton Pride Fest Bike Parade on Saturday as we ride, skate, scoot, and celebrate through Downtown Fullerton together. All ages are welcome!

📍 Meet at Raymond Ave. & Wilshire Ave. at 1:00 PM

🎉 Ends at Be You: Fullerton Pride Fest at 2:00 PM

Bring your pride, your wheels, and your community spirit! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💖

Bike Parade - Be You Fullerton Pride Fest

Fullerton Museum Center is hosting Orange County's largest Pride Month Celebration with its 

BE YOU PRIDE FEST Fullerton on Saturday, June 6th, 2026

! The fifth annual celebration will be bigger than ever this year, covering Wilshire Avenue with vendors and art activities AND a second stage. This empowering event will showcase the local community and the pride Fullerton has for LGBTQIA+ folk, offering a platform for inspiration, education, and celebration.  

The BE YOU Pride Fest is FREE, and open to people of all ages and genders.

If you would like to volunteer please email events@fullertonmuseum.com! 

We are so lucky that this year we will be having two stages this year! Learn more about each performer below!

Wilshire Stage - in front of Fullerton Museum Center

Be You Pride Fest 2026

Our Light the Mic Downtown Art Walk event will be Pride themed for Pride Month! It will be hosted by Jarli Riveria.

This event is free to attend. Doors open at 6:45pm

 is a local artist dedicated to supporting diy music and art scenes. They hope to inspire people to create more than consume, and advocate for new original performance spaces that challenge people to grow. Their current practice at brain and body music studio is in community creative arts healing. when they are not mentoring young musicians; they spend their time swimming, practicing archery, or reading near a tree.

is a Lesbian-American Party Poet writing nightlife energy, dance floor romance, and dramatic humor into every piece.  Her work’s been featured in zines like 

. She’s an active creative community member and hosts the Arvida Open Mic every last Saturday of the month and will be volunteering as MC at Sol Do, Orange County’s only free creative arts festival, August 2nd. 

Light the Mic - Pride Edition

For Thursday's Fullerton Night Market we will be adding rainbows and pride at the Beer Garden to get us ready for the BE YOU: Fullerton Pride Fest. Show your pride with us!

Pride Night at the Beer Garden

Join us on Saturday, May 30th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM for a Creative Co-Op led by OC Made 2nd place winner Germs! 

This workshop is a Sip & Paint, and participants will be making a 16x20 canvas Lucha Squid using non-toxic acrylic. All materials are included, plus each guest receives one drink ticket. 

Space is limited to 25 participants, so be sure to reserve your spot early.

Tickets are $40 for FMC members and $45 general. Purchase using the link below!

Creative Co-Op 

Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend with a special

workshop on Saturday, May 9 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. 

Join Director’s Choice winner Catherine Montoya for a creative hands-on activity making paper orchid flowers. All materials are included, plus each guest receives one drink ticket. This Creative Co-Op is a fun and inspiring way to create together and celebrate the weekend!

Mother's Day Weekend Creative Co-Op

 by Salina Angelique Mendoza (SAM) before it leaves!

A closing reception celebrating this innovative exhibit will be held on Saturday, May 2, at 1:00 PM at the Fullerton Museum Center. Come by and speak with Sam about the exhibit and the cultural legacy of the Taíno people.

 is a collection of ten vibrant abstract works that challenges the long standing narrative that Caribbean history began with Christopher Columbus in 1492. Through bold color, layered symbolism, and contemporary techniques, the series highlights the enduring presence and cultural legacy of the Taíno people.

The collection was created after Mendoza discovered her Puerto Rican and Taíno heritage. This personal exploration of ancestry and identity informs each piece in the series, resulting in a body of work that reflects both cultural rediscovery and historical reflection.

The title references the year 1491, the final moment before European colonization altered the cultural and political landscape of the Caribbean. By naming the series 

, Mendoza emphasizes that Taíno culture did not disappear with European contact. Instead, it continues to influence Caribbean identity and heritage today.

Closing Reception for 1491: Taíno Alive

Fullerton Museum Center is hosting “Love Blocks Out Hate”, a fundraiser for the annual Be You: Fullerton Pride Fest in June. 

The event features one-of-a-kind 6x6 x 1-1/2” birch plywood art blocks that were created free of charge by local artists. Each unique and one-of-a-kind piece will be auctioned off to support Be You: Fullerton Pride Fest. We invite the community to come together to celebrate local art and pride on this special night! 

The blocks will be auctioned off from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Each block submitted will have a starting auction price of $100. 

and open to people of all ages to come and enjoy local art with us. 

Come enjoy live music curated by Pride Committee Member DJ Molly B, along with our signature Beer Garden. 

After the auction, Fullerton Pride Fest will be holding an opportunity basket drawing donated by local businesses.

Love Blocks Out Hate 

A four-part lecture series led by art historian Dr Megan Lorraine Debin at the Fullerton Museum Center. This series explores the power, creativity, and resilience of women artists and thinkers in Mexico—from ancient civilizations to modern art. Through engaging storytelling, rich visuals, and thoughtful discussion, each session brings history to life. Wine, beer, cocktails, and mocktails will be available for purchase. Food trucks will also be located outside of the museum. Price includes admission to all four lectures.

Women, goddesses, and authority in ancient Indigenous Mexico

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and the fight for women’s intellect, voice, and education in colonial Mexico

Identity, pain, politics, and self-fashioning

Women artists shaping modern & contemporary Mexican art

Doors open at 6pm. Lectures begin at 7pm. Approximate end time 8:30pm.

4/30 Sips & Stories with Art Trippin'

Join us for a special Docent-Led Talk & Tour of our exhibit, 

A Man Named Charlie: Fender's Unsung Hero 

with General Admission or FMC Membership.

Come hear all about Charlie Davis a quiet force behind Fender’s golden era. Beginning his journey with the company in 1957, Charlie worked every step of the manufacturing line, from rough-cut wood to the final finish. But it was his unmatched skill in winding pickups that earned him legendary status. Revered by musicians and trusted by icons like Dick Dale, Charlie became the only technician many would allow near their prized guitars. 

His hands shaped the sound of surf rock and beyond, helping define a generation of music. Through decades of change, Charlie remained fiercely loyal to Fender, embodying the spirit of craftsmanship and dedication. This exhibit honors his remarkable contributions and finally gives this unsung hero his spotlight.

A Man Named Charlie: Fender's Unsung Hero Docent - Led Talk & Tour

4/23 Sips & Stories

April 18th, 2:00PM - 6:00PM at the Downtown Fullerton Plaza

 for an afternoon celebrating the incredible talent, creativity, and achievements of women in our community. 

women-owned and women-led vendors, live performances, art, and activities, to our signature Beer Garden and FREE Photo Booth by Savvy Booth.

Vendor Applications are closed at this time! Vendor Line up coming soon.

Women's Fest - New Date!

4/16 Sips & Stories with Art Trippin'

Enjoy FREE Admission to all Fullerton Museum Center Exhibits all night on April 16, 4 - 8:30 p.m. at the Fullerton Night Market's Museum Night.

Come see our exhibits OC Made, A Man Named Charlie: Fender's Unsung Hero and 1491: Taíno Alive!

Stick around for a special musical performance by Women's Fest Headliner Jessica Kaczmarek Band sponsored by the Fullerton Museum Center.

Fullerton Night Market: Museum Night

Join us at the Fullerton Museum Center on 

Explore our exhibits, enjoy light bites, stroll through the Farmers Market or Beer Garden, and don’t miss the 

 It’s a great opportunity to experience the museum and see how we can be part of your school trips.

Interested in getting more involved? Be part of the Fullerton Museum Center family—build connections, inspire curiosity, and share the power of the arts with our community.

Our docents help bring exhibitions to life through engaging tours and programs. We welcome individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

No experience needed, just a passion for learning and connecting.

Educator Night

4/9 Sips & Stories with Art Trippin'

Light the Mic: Poetry Edition | Friday, April 3 from 6:45PM - 9:30PM 

celebrates creativity, community, and self-expression during the Downtown Fullerton Artwalk. Stop by to see our chosen performers take the stage to showcase poetry and the arts with our specialty cocktails and assorted drinks.

Come enjoy an inspiring night of live performances in a supportive environment and cheer on local talent!

 José Enrique Medina earned his BA in English from Cornell University. His chapbook "Haunt Me" won the 2025 Rattle Chapbook Prize. His work has appeared in USA Today Hispanic Living and Best Microfiction 2019, and he is the founder of the Chickens & Poetry Residency for Writers.

 Camille Hernandez (she/they) is Anaheim’s third Poet Laureate (2024-2026), the first Black and Filipina woman to hold the position. She authored the books "Motherlands" (Finishing Line Press, 2025). "The Hero and the Whore" (Westminster John Knox Press, 2023). Camille’s writing honors the women who kept their secrets intact and their altars clean. She is a fellow of The Watering Hole, an inaugural fellow of the McCormack Writing Institute (formerly Tin House) and an inaugural fellow of Roots.Wounds.Words. In 2025, OC Register named Hernandez as one of Orange County’s 125 Most Influential People for her contributions to establishing accessible literary arts programming.

Light the Mic: Poetry Edition

 for an evening celebrating creativity, community, and craft. March Artists & Crafts brings together

 designed to keep the inspiration flowing.

, connect with talented artists, and even try your hand at something new during our interactive workshops. Whether you’re stopping by after work or making a night of it, expect great vibes, good drinks, and a welcoming creative atmosphere all evening long.

Come support local, sip something delicious, and spend your Thursdays surrounded by art.