Programs & Events

Marin Sonoma Concours d'Elegance
Sunday, May 20, 2012 10 am - 4 pm

Where art meets function; beauty meets power; fantasy meets actuality - this is the timeless appeal of the automobile. Join us at the Fourth Annual Marin Sonoma Concours d'Elegance and revisit history as we celebrate singular vintage automobiles, the likes of which your path may never cross again. Stroll the green and admire the craftsmanship of the great French Coach Builders and Italian Design Studios. Be transported to the battlefield by our exhibit of military vehicles or to an historic London alley racing one of the vintage British motorcycles on display. From classic wooden boats to closed wheel race cars there is a vehicle to spark every imagination. Complete the experience with fine food and wine offerings and you've not only enjoyed your history lesson for the day, you've created a memory for a lifetime. Don't forget to stop by the Museum's booth and say hello. For more information please visit marinsonomaconcours.org - Tickets: admission $20, children 16 and under are free.

Second Tuesday MHM Lecture Series -

Join the Marin History Museum for a fascinating lecture series featuring prominent local historians. This series will be every second Tuesday at 7pm, and be hosted at either the Marin History Museum or at another location to be announced soon. This series runs from January through May 2012. Topics and speakers to be announced soon. Tickets - General Admission $10 or MHM members $5.

Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 - Kristin Tague and the Amelia Earhart Mystery - Novato historian, Kristin Tague will discuss her involvement with TIGHAR, the International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery, an organization that believes to have solved the mystery of Amelia Earhart's historic flight and disappearance. TIGHAR will set out on an expedition this summer to justify their evidence and research. Tague will explain the research and recent findings in this presentation and lecture.
Doors: 7 pm, Lecture: 7:30pm. Event takes place at Maple Lawn: Elks Lodge 1312 Mission Ave. San Rafael. $10 general admission, $5 for MHM members. For more information call 415-454-8538 or email info@marinhistory.org.

Thursday nights - Museum by Moonlight! -

Every Thursday the Boyd Gate House stays open until 8 pm for visiting and special evening events. Events will include book signings, historical movie screenings, special historical presentations, performances, and many other exciting events.

For more information on Thursday night events please, call 415-454-8538 ext. 2# or email info@marinhistory.org.

Saturday June 2 2012, 11-2 pm
History on the Half Shell: Oyster Farming and Aqua-culutre in Marin

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating aquaculture and the economy of the Marin oyster farming industry. Author Gwendolyn Meyer will speak about her recent book Oyster Culture, which will be available for purchase and signing. Raw and BBQ Oysters from Drakes Bay and Tomales Bay Oyster Company will be available for purchase and tasting as well as libations. For more information and to purchase tickets: 415 454 8538 x 2# or programs@marinhistory.org.