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NUMU | New Museum Los Gatos

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Los Gatos, CA, 95030
408-354-2646

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Girl Scouts Brownie Art and Design Badge
Aug 30
August 30, 2026
Girl Scouts Brownie Art and Design Badge
August 30, 2026

Girl Scouts will explore art and design through hands-on activities including painting, printmaking, and building. Brownies will explore NUMU’s galleries with a museum professional, experiment with line-making, printmaking techniques, and create their own painted portraits. Each Girl Scout will also design and build a custom frame to display their artwork. This engaging program is a fun experience you won’t want to miss!

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August 30, 2026
How to Begin/Build a Personal Art Collection
Aug 22
August 22, 2026
How to Begin/Build a Personal Art Collection
August 22, 2026

Join us for a talk by eminent Los Gatos Physician and art collector, Dr. Josel Cabaccan.

Dr. Cabaccan serves on the acquisitions committee of the Centre Pompidou in Paris, France. Pieces from his own collection have been featured in the Venice Biennale 2022 and 2024, Louisiana Museum 2018-2019 and 2023, Musee d' Art Moderne de Paris 2023 - 2024, Centre d'Art La Malmaison de Cannes 2020, and published in Yayoi Kusama "Everyday I Pray for Love" and the upcoming "Anthology of drawings by Luc Tuymans" 2026. He frequently travels to art fairs such as Art Basel and Frieze and international and local art exhibitions, which he highlights on his Instagram @an_art_throb.

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August 22, 2026
Handwriting the Constitution (8/20)
Aug 20
August 20, 2026
Handwriting the Constitution (8/20)
August 20, 2026

Celebrate our nation’s 250th Sesquicentennial by participating in our Handwriting the Constitution community art project. Participants will transcribe portions of the U.S. Constitution on large foamcore whiteboards using black felt-tip markers.

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August 20, 2026
[CANCELLED] Talk of the Town: The Cats Estate, Charles E.S. Wood, and Sara Bard Field
Aug 20
August 20, 2026
[CANCELLED] Talk of the Town: The Cats Estate, Charles E.S. Wood, and Sara Bard Field
August 20, 2026

This event has been cancelled.

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August 20, 2026
Fish Forms: A Paper Maché Sculpture Workshop
Aug 15
August 15, 2026 – August 16, 2026
Fish Forms: A Paper Maché Sculpture Workshop
August 15, 2026 – August 16, 2026

Build, paint, and assemble your own hanging fish sculpture with Jess Gilliam in this two-day, creatively open-ended paper maché workshop at NUMU!.

On day one, you will be guided through the structure, shaping, and assembly of your paper maché sculpture. Your piece will dry overnight at NUMU.

On day two, you will paint and walk away with a finished piece that feels both sculptural and playful.

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August 15, 2026 – August 16, 2026
New Additions: Opening Reception
Aug 6
August 6, 2026
New Additions: Opening Reception
August 6, 2026

NUMU is pleased to present New Additions 2026, on view for a limited time, highlighting artworks and historical artifacts donated to our institution from 2020 to 2025. Join us to celebrate the generosity of our community of regional and exhibiting artists, collectors, and keepers of history. Their contributions support our endeavor to thoughtfully build our permanent art and history collections and to preserve and maintain them for generations to come. 

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August 6, 2026
Free First Sunday (August 2026)
Aug 2
August 2, 2026
Free First Sunday (August 2026)
August 2, 2026

Enjoy free general admission and tours on the first Sunday of the month @ NUMU! The museum is open from 10 AM-4 PM, and we can't wait to see you there!

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August 2, 2026
Monthly Craft: DIY Folding Fan
Aug 1
August 1, 2026 – August 30, 2026
Monthly Craft: DIY Folding Fan
August 1, 2026 – August 30, 2026

Beat the heat this August with NUMU’s monthly craft: DIY folding fans! Visitors can decorate and make their own folding fans with paper and popsicle sticks. Find inspiration in summer scenes, fruity eats, or design your own pattern.

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August 1, 2026 – August 30, 2026
Handwriting the Constitution (7/25)
Jul 25
July 25, 2026
Handwriting the Constitution (7/25)
July 25, 2026

Celebrate our nation’s 250th Sesquicentennial by participating in our Handwriting the Constitution community art project. Participants will transcribe portions of the U.S. Constitution on large foamcore whiteboards using black felt-tip markers.

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July 25, 2026
Paint Your Pet’s Portrait Workshop
Jul 19
July 19, 2026
Paint Your Pet’s Portrait Workshop
July 19, 2026

Capture the soul of your beloved pet on an 11x14 canvas in this fun, step-by-step painting workshop - no experience needed! Each canvas will be pre-sketched by hand from your own pet photo, so all you have to do is paint. Using acrylic paints and expert one-on-one instruction, you’ll go home with a one-of-a-kind portrait you’ll be proud of.

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July 19, 2026
Handwriting the Constitution (7/16)
Jul 16
July 16, 2026
Handwriting the Constitution (7/16)
July 16, 2026

Celebrate our nation’s 250th Sesquicentennial by participating in our Handwriting the Constitution community art project. Participants will transcribe portions of the U.S. Constitution on large foamcore whiteboards using black felt-tip markers.

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July 16, 2026
Talk of the Town: Mountain Charley
Jul 16
July 16, 2026
Talk of the Town: Mountain Charley
July 16, 2026

Join us for a brief tour of the history gallery, followed by a talk about Mountain Charley, the man, the myth, the legend. We will be joined by Los Gatos historian Bill Wulf.

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July 16, 2026
Beading Circle with John Paul Amaral
Jul 12
July 12, 2026
Beading Circle with John Paul Amaral
July 12, 2026

Join local artist John Paul Amaral for a beading circle and conversation on its significance in Native American Indigenous cultures. John Paul will introduce students to methods of beadwork to create a traditional hairpipe choker necklace. While creating their own treasures, the beading circle will host a conversation about the significance of beadwork in American Indigenous cultures, how the art expanded over time, and its place in living history.

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July 12, 2026
Youth History Still Life Drawing with Los Gatos Library (Ages 7-16)
Jul 9
July 9, 2026
Youth History Still Life Drawing with Los Gatos Library (Ages 7-16)
July 9, 2026

Join us at NUMU for a small private tour of their history collection followed by a dedicated time to sit and sketch historical garments, musical instruments, and animals that tell the history of Los Gatos.

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July 9, 2026
Free First Sunday (July 2026)
Jul 5
July 5, 2026
Free First Sunday (July 2026)
July 5, 2026

Enjoy free general admission and tours on the first Sunday of the month @ NUMU! The museum is open from 10 AM-4 PM, and we can't wait to see you there!

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July 5, 2026
Monthly Craft: Paper Tents
Jul 2
July 2, 2026 – July 26, 2026
Monthly Craft: Paper Tents
July 2, 2026 – July 26, 2026

It’s summertime at NUMU, and this July’s monthly craft is a camp special, paper tents! Visitors are invited to learn how to fold paper through origami to make an A-frame tent, and younger visitors can color, cut, and glue one together. Take this camp craft on the trail or for stay-at-home stargazing fun.

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July 2, 2026 – July 26, 2026
Women's Networking Mixer @ NUMU
Jun 25
June 25, 2026
Women's Networking Mixer @ NUMU
June 25, 2026

In partnership with the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Group, NUMU will be offering a lovely opportunity to connect and mingle during an incredible art experience.

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June 25, 2026
Life in Los Gatos Art Camp (Week Two)
Jun 22
June 22, 2026 – June 26, 2026
Life in Los Gatos Art Camp (Week Two)
June 22, 2026 – June 26, 2026

New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) is excited to partner with LGS Recreation to deliver this week-long camp for young artists to create a unique artwork that captures their perspective on the history and charm of Los Gatos. Participants will learn art techniques, explore the museum’s art & history exhibitions, walk the Los Gatos Creek trail, learn about local flora and fauna, visit local Los Gatos historic landmarks, and even meet some key town officials. Each day we’ll focus on a new topic and by the end of the week students will have completed a one-of-a-kind painting reflecting the theme “Capturing Life in Los Gatos.” The camp concludes with a mini-art show where campers proudly display their work for family and friends. This is a highly engaging interactive art and history experience that you don’t want to miss.

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June 22, 2026 – June 26, 2026
Circle Event: San José Japantown
Jun 19
June 19, 2026
Circle Event: San José Japantown
June 19, 2026

NUMU Circle Members will enjoy a fun-filled Friday! First, we will enjoy a tour of the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, and learn about their unique collection chronicling more than a century of Japanese American history. Then, we will walk over to Art Object Gallery, where we will hear from sculptor and owner, Ken Matsumoto, and enjoy mingling and refreshments.

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June 19, 2026
Talk of the Town: True Crime of Old Los Gatos
Jun 18
June 18, 2026
Talk of the Town: True Crime of Old Los Gatos
June 18, 2026

Join us for a brief tour of the history gallery, followed by a talk about true crime in old Los Gatos! Learn about the old days of stagecoach robberies and notorious criminals! Please note that this month’s talk is later than usual, starting at 2 PM. We will be joined by Debra Staab, of the Loma Prieta Museum.

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June 18, 2026
Life in Los Gatos Art Camp (Week One)
Jun 15
June 15, 2026 – June 19, 2026
Life in Los Gatos Art Camp (Week One)
June 15, 2026 – June 19, 2026

New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) is excited to partner with LGS Recreation to deliver this week-long camp for young artists to create a unique artwork that captures their perspective on the history and charm of Los Gatos. Participants will learn art techniques, explore the museum’s art & history exhibitions, walk the Los Gatos Creek trail, learn about local flora and fauna, visit local Los Gatos historic landmarks, and even meet some key town officials. Each day we’ll focus on a new topic and by the end of the week students will have completed a one-of-a-kind painting reflecting the theme “Capturing Life in Los Gatos.” The camp concludes with a mini-art show where campers proudly display their work for family and friends. This is a highly engaging interactive art and history experience that you don’t want to miss.

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June 15, 2026 – June 19, 2026
Salon Jane Artist Tour
Jun 7
June 7, 2026
Salon Jane Artist Tour
June 7, 2026

Join the artists of Salon Jane: Resonance for a guided tour of the exhibition during the museum’s Free First Sunday! Featuring artists Jane Olin, Martha Cassnave, Anna Rheim, Robin Ward, and Robin Robinson.

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June 7, 2026
Free First Sunday (June 2026)
Jun 7
June 7, 2026
Free First Sunday (June 2026)
June 7, 2026

Enjoy free general admission and tours on the first Sunday of the month @ NUMU! The museum is open from 10 AM-4 PM, and we can't wait to see you there!

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June 7, 2026
Monthly Craft: Pride Chain
Jun 4
June 4, 2026 – June 28, 2026
Monthly Craft: Pride Chain
June 4, 2026 – June 28, 2026

This June, NUMU is celebrating Pride month with the return of a crowd favorite craft: Pride keychains! Step into our Lounge and decorate a keychain with lanyard cord and pony beads to match one of many Pride flags in the LGBTQ+ community, and learn the importance of the colors used in each of the flags.

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June 4, 2026 – June 28, 2026
Los Gatos Circa 1960
May 22
May 22, 2026
Los Gatos Circa 1960
May 22, 2026

Long known as “the Valley of Heart’s Delight”, Santa Clara Valley was the world’s largest producer of fruit, with acres of farmland providing a bounty of produce in an ideal climate. This decade saw a huge increase in population that came about for several reasons, including the growing technology industry that developed into what we now know as Silicon Valley. Learn more about Los Gatos in the 1960s with Amy Long, curator of our current exhibition, I Know A Place. Amy will also share her experiences living in Los Gatos in the 60s. We'd love to hear your stories, too!

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May 22, 2026
Youth Floral Still Life Drawing with Los Gatos Library (Ages 7-16)
May 20
May 20, 2026
Youth Floral Still Life Drawing with Los Gatos Library (Ages 7-16)
May 20, 2026

Meet at NUMU (New Museum Los Gatos) to 'hunt' for art with flowers, then draw a floral still life at an easel in their newly opened drawing studio. 

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May 20, 2026
Girl Scouts Junior Art and Design Badge
May 17
May 17, 2026
Girl Scouts Junior Art and Design Badge
May 17, 2026

In this program, Girl Scout Juniors will earn their Art and Design Badge by creating a Tiny Art Show. We will explore NUMU’s galleries looking for art and design, paint a tiny canvas, experiment with color saturation, sculpt tiny pottery from clay, and design our own tiny art show with pedestals and frames. This tiny art and design experience will be big fun!

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May 17, 2026
[VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY] Envelope Stuffing
May 16
May 16, 2026 – May 24, 2026
[VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY] Envelope Stuffing
May 16, 2026 – May 24, 2026

We need your help! We are seeking volunteers, ages 16+, to support the museum in putting together a large mailing.

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May 16, 2026 – May 24, 2026
Free First Sunday (May 2026)
May 3
May 3, 2026
Free First Sunday (May 2026)
May 3, 2026

Enjoy free general admission and tours on the first Sunday of the month @ NUMU! The museum is open from 10 AM-4 PM, and we can't wait to see you there!

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May 3, 2026
ArtNow 2026 Awards Ceremony
May 2
May 2, 2026
ArtNow 2026 Awards Ceremony
May 2, 2026

Join us to celebrate the talented exhibiting high school artists and the announcement of the award recipients of ArtNow 2026: Before / Between / Beyond. We invite the community to honor the emerging artists’ accomplishments, explore the exhibition, and enjoy art activities.

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May 2, 2026
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