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Monterey State Historic Park A California State Park, Monterey State Historic Park is a collection of historic 19th century buildings in downtown Monterey.

Come to Casa Gutierrez Community Art Gallery to see our newest exhibit! Inside, you’ll be able to explore 18th and 19th ...
10/09/2026

Come to Casa Gutierrez Community Art Gallery to see our newest exhibit! Inside, you’ll be able to explore 18th and 19th century American mourning traditions through items from our State Parks collection. 🕯️

Casa Gutierrez is open every Friday and Saturday, from 11-3!

Join us tomorrow evening for an exhibit opening at Casa Gutierrez! ✨This seasonal exhibit explores the art of memento mo...
10/07/2026

Join us tomorrow evening for an exhibit opening at Casa Gutierrez! ✨

This seasonal exhibit explores the art of memento mori, posthumous portraiture and Victorian ways of mourning and honoring passed loved ones. 🖤🕯️

Peruse the new exhibit from 5-7pm tomorrow night. Light refreshments will be provided!

10/04/2026

We’re getting all ready for a new exhibit at Casa Gutierrez! 👏 Follow along as our Curatorial staff gets the gallery all ready. Don’t forget to stop by Casa Gutierrez and see this new exhibit, opening October 9th! 🖼️

Casa Gutierrez hours:
Friday & Saturday
11am-3pm

As we move into Fall, our museum and tour schedule has slightly changed. While there’s still plenty to do here in the pa...
10/02/2026

As we move into Fall, our museum and tour schedule has slightly changed. While there’s still plenty to do here in the park, please double check our hours before visiting!

09/30/2026

Looks like our park staff are animal lovers! 🐕 🐈 🦌

Come along with Curator Hailee to see a sneak peek of items that will be on exhibit at Casa Gutierrez beginning on October 9th!

Discover the fascinating architectural history and artistic legacy of California’s First Theater in a talk by author Dr....
09/27/2026

Discover the fascinating architectural history and artistic legacy of California’s First Theater in a talk by author Dr. Cynthia Wagner Weick!

Pulling from her research co-authoring “Preserving History: A Field Guide to Art and Architecture in Monterey”, Cynthia will provide a unique look at the building’s history. Books will be sold on site.

Following the talk, Attendees can join a tour of the Theater led by California State Parks staff.

09/19/2026

Happy California Latino Heritage Month! This month and always we honor, remember and celebrate the contributions of Latinos in California. 🌼

Monterey State Historic Park represents the dynamic history of our city, which served as the capital of Alta California under Spain and Mexico. Monterey’s history is intrinsically linked to that of our neighbors across Central and South America through shared histories, trade and influence- both in the past and today. ❤️

Join us in celebrating California Latino Heritage Month through exploring Latino history, here and beyond!

It’s National Stepfather Day! Robert Louis Stevenson was not just a stepfather... he was the father that stepped up! 💪 W...
09/17/2026

It’s National Stepfather Day!

Robert Louis Stevenson was not just a stepfather... he was the father that stepped up! 💪 While the Scottish author did not have any biological children, he formed close bonds with his stepchildren, Isobel and Lloyd. The blended family traveled the world together, from estates in the U.K. to the Swiss Alps, Upstate New York to the Pacific Islands. 🌎

Stevenson’s stepchildren deeply contributed to his work. “Treasure Island” started as bedtime stories that Stevenson would tell to a young Lloyd during stormy nights in the Scottish Highlands. Later, Isobel served an important role as Stevenson’s amanuensis, or scribe. 🖋️

We also have Lloyd and Isobel to thank for preserving Stevenson’s legacy, and for donating many Stevenson heirlooms that have shaped today’s Stevenson House Museum.

Learn more about Stevenson’s fascinating life by taking one of our free tours- every Friday and Saturday, at 10:00am and 3:30pm.

📸 Pictured L-R: Isobel “Belle” Osbourne, Lloyd Osbourne, Robert Louis Stevenson, F***y Stevenson, Margaret Stevenson

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Pictured: Stevenson dictating to Belle

Pictured: Stevenson, Lloyd (in striped coat) and friend in Waikiki, Hawaii c. 1889

09/11/2026

Which Monterey State Historic Park building are you?

In celebration of Mexican Independence Day and California Latino Heritage Month, Monterey State Historic Park invites yo...
09/09/2026

In celebration of Mexican Independence Day and California Latino Heritage Month, Monterey State Historic Park invites you to a free talk by archaeologist Dr. Ruben Mendoza.

Uncover over 30 years of discoveries exploring the Spanish and Mexican heritage of the Monterey Bay’s missions and Royal Presidio in this special program, taking place at 6pm on Wednesday, September 16th in California’s First Theater!

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20 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA
93940

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+18316492907

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