Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum

Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum The Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum is located within San Lorenzo County Park Agriculture is a big story in the Salinas Valley.

It is the story of settlement, transportation, trade, the environment - and you are part of this story. MCARLM’s mission is to collect, preserve and share the stories and artifacts that reflect this long-time legacy. Our hands-on programs – from our popular elementary school fieldtrips to our new living-lab garden – place visitors at the center of the story as history unfolds teaching them about t

he important part they, their family and friends play today. Come visit MCARLM and find your place in history.

👩‍🏫 Meet the next generation of local historians.MCARLM’s internship program gives high school students real experience ...
12/23/2025

👩‍🏫 Meet the next generation of local historians.
MCARLM’s internship program gives high school students real experience researching agriculture, rural life, and local stories.
Your MCGives donation directly supports these young historians and gives them a chance to shine.
Support youth: www.mcgives.com/mcarlm

12/19/2025
One night. A 31-year tradition. A USO twist that brings the 1940s to life.Join us for community, history, and your choic...
12/19/2025

One night. A 31-year tradition. A USO twist that brings the 1940s to life.
Join us for community, history, and your choice of:
🥩 Steak & Clam Chowder Dinner
🍲 Clam Chowder–Only Dinner
Good food, good people, good memories waiting to be made.
See you there.
🎟 https://www.mcarlm.org/category/all-products

Ever wonder what it takes to run seven museum buildings, dozens of programs, and an entire park?🤫 Here’s the secret: YOU...
12/18/2025

Ever wonder what it takes to run seven museum buildings, dozens of programs, and an entire park?
🤫 Here’s the secret: YOU.
Your MCGives donation keeps the lights on, the exhibits fresh, the programs thriving, and the stories flowing.
Be part of the team: www.mcgives.com/mcarlm

Ready for a night that hits all the right notes?Think swing-era charm, red-white-and-blue energy, and the kind of meal t...
12/17/2025

Ready for a night that hits all the right notes?
Think swing-era charm, red-white-and-blue energy, and the kind of meal that brings the whole community together.
At this year’s USO-themed Clam Chowder Feed, you get to pick your plate:
🥩 Steak & Clam Chowder Dinner
🍲 Clam Chowder–Only Dinner
Bring your appetite, your friends, and your best 1940s spirit — we’ll handle the rest.
🎟 Tickets: https://www.mcarlm.org/category/all-products

Just a friendly heads-up: tickets are moving faster than a 1940s dance floor.Don’t miss your chance to choose your dinne...
12/16/2025

Just a friendly heads-up: tickets are moving faster than a 1940s dance floor.
Don’t miss your chance to choose your dinner:
✔ Steak & Chowder
✔ Chowder Only
Get yours before they’re gone — we hate breaking hearts.
🎟 https://www.mcarlm.org/category/all-products

MCARLM is YOUR museum.Your childhood field trips.Your parents’ memories.Your community’s traditions.When you donate thro...
12/15/2025

MCARLM is YOUR museum.
Your childhood field trips.
Your parents’ memories.
Your community’s traditions.
When you donate through MCGives, you’re investing in the heart of the Salinas Valley — our shared heritage.

Word’s getting around — this year’s Clam Chowder Feed is shaping up to be that event.Patriotic flair, incredible food, a...
12/13/2025

Word’s getting around — this year’s Clam Chowder Feed is shaping up to be that event.
Patriotic flair, incredible food, and a 1940s vibe that’s just plain fun.
Choose your dinner adventure:
🥩 Steak & Chowder
🍲 Chowder Only
🎟 https://www.mcarlm.org/category/all-products

🕰 Artifact of the Day: The RepublicEvery piece in the museum has been lovingly cared for by volunteers, families, and co...
12/11/2025

🕰 Artifact of the Day: The Republic
Every piece in the museum has been lovingly cared for by volunteers, families, and community members.
Your donation through MCGives helps restore, preserve, and display priceless agricultural and rural treasures from our valley’s past.
Help protect history: www.mcgives.com/mcarlm

Address

1160 Broadway Street
King City, CA
93930

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+18313858020

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