Cooper-Molera Adobe

06/18/2026

Join Us on July 4! Stars, Stripes & Stories: A Fourth of July Celebration at Cooper-Molera Adobe is a free, family-friendly community event celebrating Independence Day through live performances, crafts, storytelling, and more.

Saturday, July 4, 12-4pm at Cooper Adobe Museum and Barns at Cooper-Molera Adobe.

Taking place at the historic Cooper-Molera Adobe historic museum, gardens and barn, this event will provide hands-on experiences that connect locals and visitors to California’s diverse heritage while fostering a sense of community and civic pride.

Schedule

12pm-4pm: Museum Self-Guided Tours, Garden Courtyard Artisans & Art Activities

12pm-1pm: Folklorico Dance & Music with Ballet Folklórico Bene Shiáa (Barns at Cooper Molera)

2pm-3pm: Azahar Flamenco of Monterey with Jessica Iglesias (Barns at Cooper Molera)

See you soon to celebrate! 🇺🇸✨



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06/17/2026

We’re so happy to be back at Cooper Molera Adobe and to gather with this beautiful community once again.

Join us on Tuesday, June 30th, from 4–7 PM for an evening of local artisans, delicious food, music, and connection.

Stay tuned—we’ll be introducing the wonderful makers and brands joining us very soon. 🤍

We can’t wait to see you there!

06/15/2026

Save-the-Date! Stars, Stripes & Stories: A Fourth of July Celebration

Saturday, July 4, 12-4pm at Cooper Adobe Museum and Barns at Cooper Molera.

Stars, Stripes & Stories: A Fourth of July Celebration at Cooper-Molera Adobe is a free, family-friendly community event celebrating Independence Day through live performances, crafts, storytelling, and more, 12pm-4pm.

Taking place at the historic Cooper-Molera Adobe historic museum, gardens and barn, this event will provide hands-on experiences that connect locals and visitors to California’s diverse heritage while fostering a sense of community and civic pride.

Stay tuned for more information!

Cost: Free

https://www.oldmonterey.org/event/2026/07/stars-stripes-stories-fourth-july-celebration-2026

06/11/2026

See you on Saturday, June 13 at 2pm!

https://www.seemonterey.com/event/skylight-talks-paintings-of-the-adobe/

Registration not required. Arrive a little before 2pm to park and settle into the museum. Nico will start promptly at 2pm!

Skylight Talks: Paintings of the Adobe Exploring the Cooper-Molera Adobe’s paintings through the tradition of the 19th-century salon. Step back into th...

06/10/2026

Call for Volunteers!

On Saturday, July 4 from 12pm-4pm, we're hosting “Stars, Stripes & Stories: A Fourth of July Celebration” at Cooper-Molera Adobe. The day will be full of performances, self-guided and group tours in the museum, outdoor interactive activities and crafts. Below is a form to express your availability.

https://forms.gle/zKFjVhtTYjoDoFSd9

Thank you for expressing your interest in volunteering!

06/09/2026

Thrilled to announce a generous grant from the Monterey Peninsula Foundation to Cooper-Molera Adobe! This vital funding will enhance access and enrich learning experiences, support community programming and our mission to preserve and share Monterey's rich history. Thank you for your invaluable support!

Monterey Peninsula Foundation is a host of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee.

06/06/2026

Find Your Balance: Outdoor Yoga Flow Returns to Cooper-Molera Adobe Gardens

Join us for a rejuvenating 60-minute outdoor yoga flow amidst the serene beauty of the Cooper Molera Gardens, right behind Alta Bakery in downtown Monterey. In this class, we will focus on fluid breathwork, alignment, and building strength through a series of asanas (yoga poses) that flow seamlessly together. The class is suitable for all levels, from beginners to seasoned yogis. You’ll leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and more connected to both your body and the natural surroundings.

Instructor: Naomi Lear

Sunday, June 7, 9-10am

What to Bring:

-A yoga mat
-A towel or beach blanket for under your mat (to ensure comfort and stability)
-Layers for varying weather

After class, you’re welcome to linger in the gardens or enjoy a post-yoga treat from just steps away. Take a break from the hustle and bustle, find your flow, and experience the calming beauty of outdoor yoga in one of Monterey’s most charming spaces. We can’t wait to see you there!

Register today! Link in Bio. 🧘‍♂️✨

06/05/2026

{New Series} Skylight Talks: Paintings of the Adobe

Step into the artistic world of 1870s and 1880s California, where paintings filled homes, salons, and gathering spaces, sparking conversation and reflecting the aspirations of a growing society. Inspired by the historic tradition of the “Salon hang,” this intimate tour explores how the paintings at Cooper-Molera Adobe tell stories of art, culture, and community in Monterey and San Francisco.

Nicolas Sanchez, our Visitor Services & Interpretation Assistant, will guide guests through the museum's rooms, discovering oil paintings by masters like Samuel Marsden Brookes, whose fish still lifes were celebrated as “our local master of still life” by contemporary critics.

The experience encourages questions and conversation throughout, making art history accessible and engaging for all.

Saturday, June 13
2:00p-3:00p

Meet us at 506 Munras Avenue, Skylight Room inside Cooper Adobe Museum.

Price: FREE

06/04/2026

Join us in the Cooper-Molera Adobe gardens on Saturday, June 6, 1pm-3pm, for an afternoon of creativity, community, and nature at our Garden Art Walk.

The final event of our series is in partnership with the Juneteenth Coalition.

Stroll through our beautiful gardens and engage with hands-on art lessons for all ages by Kristen Burroughs, a science illustrator and instructor. Our activities will include color swatches of the garden, flower coloring pages for you to enjoy, and led drawing and painting of our flowers.

About Kristen Burroughs
Kristen Burroughs works as a science illustrator and instructor in the Monterey Bay area. She received both her B.S. in Marine Science and her Certificate in Science Illustration from California State University, Monterey Bay.

Kristen’s main goal as an artist is to promote understanding and conservation of wildlife, as she primarily focuses on illustrations of plants and animals. She’s partnered with many organizations where she leads workshops, classes, and camps that focus on combining art and nature in the classroom and in the field.

Cost: $8 suggested donation
(Donations support the Juneteenth Coalition)