monca

Gallery ; Historic Building/Landmark ; Museum

The vision of the Museum of Northern California Art (monca) is to be a vehicle for communities in the region to experience and create art for the sake of enjoyment, expression, social cohesion, innovation and communication. The museum will improve public perception of art by creating vital educational programs that inspire enthusiasm and increase the quality of life for artists, art enthusiasts and the public at large.

LOCATION

monca

900 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926

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ALBUQUERQUE LITTLE THEATRE

FOOD

Cheese Coffee Caf Downtown
Liu Chinese Fast Food
Vinaigrette
Garcias Kitchen The Original
Route 66 Malt Shop
Bottger Mansion of Old Town

Accommodation

Bottger Mansion of Old Town
Liu Chinese Fast Food

Drink

Bottger Mansion of Old Town
Liu Chinese
Vinaigrette

PARKING INFO

General Parking

There is ample street parking near the Museum of Northern California Art (monca).

Parking is available on E. Washington and Esplanade, directly in front and on the side of the building. Other parking can be found on Oleander.

PLEASE DO NOT park where there are “Residential Only” parking signs. We love our neighbors and we want them to love us!

On busy days parking is available a block and half down at First Christian Church Chico, 295 E. Washington Ave.

Parking reservations are not required or accepted.

Street Parking

– Esplanade

– E. Washington Avenue

– E. Sacramento Avenue

– Oleander Avenue

Parking Fees

Parking is FREE on the streets around the museum and at the church.

Accessible Parking Space

There are designated accessible spaces on the city streets surrounding the museum.

Parking for Groups

If you are visiting in a group of more than 15 people, please Contact Us for information about parking for tour buses, other group vehicles, and groups of 15+.

Arriving by Bicycle

Bicyclists can park for free on the entry level of the museum. Bike racks are located outside.

Arriving by Taxi

There is a bus stop or drop off in front of the museum located on Esplanade. Taxi drop off can also be on E. Washington Ave

Arriving by Personal Vehicle

Cars or vans carrying 15 passengers or fewer may drop off passengers in front of the museum on Esplanade or on the side of museum at E. Washington Ave.

There is a designated turnaround area located outside of the parking structure for visitors being dropped off or picked up by personal vehicle.

Arriving by Public Transportation

The Chico B-Line stops in front of the museum at the intersection of Esplanade and E. Washington Avenue

Get complete route information from the Chico B-Line Transit (Butte Regional Transit): (530-809-4616), or use the B-Line Schedule.

PUBLIC HOURS

Museum Hours

Days/Times the Museum is Open

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11am – 5pm
Friday: 11am – 5pm
Saturday: 11am – 5pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm

PUBLIC ADMISSION FEES

Become a Member

Students & Children are always free!

As a private nonprofit 501(c)3 institution, the Museum of Northern California Art (monca), relies on the generosity of our community and revenue from memberships to present exhibitions and programs highlighting Northern California’s arts, culture and diversity.

All memberships offer:

unlimited visits
free admission: individual one guest per visit, family 2 guests per visit
10% discount at Gift Shop (members only)

NARM Membership:

The North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association^® network is a mosaic of 1,319 art museums and galleries, historical museums and societies, botanical gardens, children’s museums, zoos, and more. When you sign up with monca, a participating NARM institution you can receive reciprocal membership benefits across the United States, Canada, Bermuda, El Salvador, and Mexico for only $100/year.

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If you do not find what you are looking for or need additional information, contact us at
(530) 487-7272 or contact@monca.org. Hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM.