A cold-water touch tank shows the world of tide pools, while Sandy the Gray Whale awaits your cameras and children outside. Open Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. The Monterey Bay has a rich maritime history. Adults will be fascinated with memorabilia from the days of the Spanish conquistadors, sardine and whaling industries on Cannery Row, Native American artifacts, objects and photos on display. A self-guided treasure hunt is just the thing for the kids.
Films run every hour and educational programs are scheduled.
This stop can be coupled with a trip to Cannery Row or a visit to Monterey s historic adobes. The Monterey Museum of Art has one of the finest small-town art collections in the state. The Museum s permanent collection at the Civic Center includes California art, photography, Asian art, folk art and work by Monterey icons Ansel Adams and Edward Weston. La Mirada is a home and garden restored in the ambience of early California. A wing added in 1993 by architect Charles Moore adds four additional galleries to the original estate.