Housed in two locations, the Monterey Museum of Art is devoted to the art of California, photography, contemporary art and Asian art. La Mirada is in one of Monterey's oldest neighborhoods in what once was an adobe constructed home. Established in 1959 as a chapter of the American Federation of the Arts, the museum has a permanent collection of 14,000 objects, which includes paintings, photographs, works on paper, Asian art and significant holdings by California artists such as Armin Hansen and...

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Housed in two locations, the Monterey Museum of Art is devoted to the art of California, photography, contemporary art and Asian art. La Mirada is in one of Monterey's oldest neighborhoods in what once was an adobe constructed home. Established in 1959 as a chapter of the American Federation of the Arts, the museum has a permanent collection of 14,000 objects, which includes paintings, photographs, works on paper, Asian art and significant holdings by California artists such as Armin Hansen and William F. Ritschel, in addition to world-renowned photographers including Edward Weston and Ansel Adams. At La Mirada find gardens, unique furnishings and Asian art collections.

Hours: Wednesday to Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission.

Location: from Highway 1, take Fremont St. exit. One-quarter mile after first stoplight, turn left on Via Mirada (look for La Mirada sign). Museum entrance is on the right.

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