An Afternoon in the Gardens

Bring your canvas or sketchbook and let the grounds inspire you. The afternoon is yours to explore!

*Schedule of Events:

12-4 p.m.: Explore the Workman House on a self-guided tour and discover the early history of the Workman and Temple Family

Picnic on the museum grounds or find a spot to paint, sketch, or photograph

Talk with a representative from California Botanic Garden about native plants

Discover the paintings of Walter Temple, Jr. on the historic grounds

Chat with members of the Friendship Square Quilt Guild and enter a raffle to win a quilt

Shop the Museum Store

Visit El Campo Santo, the final resting place of many Workman & Temple friends & family members, including Pio Pico

12, 1, 2, & 3 p.m.: Take a guided tour of La Casa Nueva, our 1920s mansion built for the Temple family

12-2 p.m.: Make paper from plants with artist Danielle Giudici Wallis

2-4 p.m.: Join the Sisters of the One Drum in their drum circle

*schedule is subject to change

**Please note: Only certified service animals are permitted inside the gated/historic area of the museum grounds.**