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5 Chico State Museums & Theaters to Explore
400 W 1st St
Chico, CA
Monday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
As the creative training ground for young artists and performers in Butte County, it should be no surprise that Chico State University is home to a variety of galleries and performance spaces—but it may be a surprise to learn that you don’t have to be a student to visit them.
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Perhaps the most well-known of Chico State’s museums is the Gateway Science Museum, actually located about a half-mile off campus.
625 Esplanade
Chico, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Dedicated to inspiring the exploration of science in youths, this is a particularly good spot to visit if you have kids in tow, but kids at heart will have fun, too!
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Back on campus, just steps from Downtown Chico, Laxson Auditorium is a central part of both the university and the larger Chico community.
400 W 1st St
Chico, CA
With 1,200 seats, it is the largest theater in Butte County, so it hosts touring groups, special guests, concerts, and more, including student-produced performances, throughout the year, making it a popular date-night destination on any given weekend.
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Walking further into campus, find the Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology in the Meriam Library complex.
400 W 1st St
Chico, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Explore the fully student-led museum, where museum studies students research, design, and install three new exhibitions each year.
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The Janet Turner Print Museum houses a permanent collection of more than 3,500 fine art prints from 40 countries spanning six centuries.
400 W 1st St
Chico, CA
Located at the nearby Arts and Humanities building, , The Turner is one of three museums and galleries that share the first floor, showcasing a variety of artwork just steps from each other. The Turner also presents several public exhibitions throughout the year.
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The Jacki Headley University Art Gallery hosts exhibits from regional, national, and international artists.
400 W 1st St
Chico, CA
Monday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
The Headley Gallery also hosts the MFA culminating exhibitions and Annual Juried Student exhibition. Nearby, students pursuing their Masters of fine arts (MFA) showcase their work at the Masters of Fine Arts Gallery with rotating exhibitions.
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400 W 1st St
Chico, CA
Chico State's museums and galleries in Butte County are open to everyone to enjoy!