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Museums and California Missions in Solvang
Solvang, California, United States
With the historical diversity of the Central Coast of California, from Danish history and heritage to motorcycles, California missions to natural history and nature art museums, to native American and western heritage to oil memorabilia, you are sure to find attention-grabbing places to visit.
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Elverhoj Museum of History and Art
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Hans Christian Andersen Museum
1680 Mission Dr
Solvang, CA
Monday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Hans Christian Andersen Museum is operated by the Ugly Duckling Foundation, a non-profit organization established to foster public understanding and enjoyment of Hans Christian Andersen and his work. The Museum is located upstairs in The Book Loft Building.
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Old Mission Santa Ines
1760 Mission Dr
Solvang, CA
Monday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Old Mission Santa Ines was the nineteenth of the 21 missions built in California from 1769 to 1836 by Spanish Franciscan priests led by Father Junipero Serra. The Mission was founded on September 17, 1804 by Father Estevan Tapis, it was the first European settlement in the Santa Ynez Valley.
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Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum
320 Alisal Rd
Solvang, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum is comprised of 95 of the most rare vintage and classic motorcycles that most will ever have the opportunity of viewing.
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Wildling Museum Of Art And Nature
1511-B Mission Dr
Solvang, CA
Monday:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Wildling Museum, where art and nature meet, offers visitors a unique perspective on the importance of preserving our natural heritage. Besides artful temporary exhibitions that celebrate nature both near and far, the Wildling permanently offers a look at local nature through a large wall mural of our magnificent Valley oak trees, surrounded by the wildlife found near them.
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Mendenhall Museum
24 Zaca St
Buellton, CA
Monday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
The Mendenhall Museum is a private collection located in California’s beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. The museum has one of the west Coast's largest petroliana collections including gasoline pumps, globes, porcelain gas, oil, and road signs.
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Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum & Parks Janeway Carriage House
3596 Sagunto St
Santa Ynez, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House feature excellent exhibits and artifacts of historical significance to the Valley. The renown Carriage House is filled with over 35 horse drawn carriages, stagecoaches and buggies.
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Explore more in Solvang, California
Solvang, California, United States
Stroll down Copenhagen Drive tasting Aebleskivers and other Danish pastries, or sampling wine in the shade of windmills. Solvang is a sun-soaked slice of Danish culture, where California wine cellars mix with European bakeries and shops.