Amusement and Attractions
National Steinbeck Center Museum
1 Main St
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: 831-775-4721
Fax: 831-796-3828
Email: info@steinbeck.org
http://www.steinbeck.org
Hours

Open 10:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Sunday

The Museum and Store are open seven days a week .

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Closed at 3 PM the day before Thanksgiving, on Christmas Eve and on New Year's Eve.


The National Steinbeck Center is a $15 million museum and archive in historic Oldtown Salinas, California, Nobel-prize winning author John Steinbeck's birthplace. Enjoy three distinct experiences: literature in the John Steinbeck Exhibition Hall, agriculture in the Rabobank Agriculture Museum and art & culture in the Changing Exhibit Galleries. Discounted admission rates are available for group of 12 or more with advance reservations.

The John Steinbeck Exhibition Hall presents the life of John Steinbeck, his writings and characters  through interactive exhibits for all ages. Seven themed theaters showcase film clips from Cannery Row, The Grapes of Wrath, East of Eden, Of Mice and Men, The Red Pony and much more.

The Rabobank Agriculture Museum shares the stories of the Salinas Valley 'from field to fork' with hands on displays. Vote for your favorite vegetable, play 'the Produce Game' or design your own crate label.

Enjoy a variety of art and cultural exhibits in changing exhibit galleries.

Shop The Museum Store featuring Steinbeck books and films in addition to a unique inventory of gift items and collectibles.  The National Steinbeck Center is a unique event facility, for groups from 25-600.

Our mission:"To tell the story of John Steinbeck's rich legacy, and to present, create and explore stories of the human condition."

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Steinbeck's Birthday Celebration
February 27, 2010

On Saturday, February 27th, 2010, from 10am to 5pm the National Steinbeck Center hosts a Community Free Day – Steinbeck Birthday Celebration in recognition of John Steinbeck and the inspiration he continues to provide through his legacy.  For Monterey County residents, museum admission and all of the Birthday Celebration activities on February 27 are free.  For all others, the activities are included in the general museum admission price. 

Location: 1 Main St Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: 831-775-4721
Email: info@steinbeck.org
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