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NOVEMBER EVENTS


Día de los Muertos: Seasons of Life Exhibit

Thursday, October 6, 2016 through Sunday, November 13, 2016

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) emphasizes remembrance of past lives and a celebration of the continuity of life. It is a tradition with roots to Mexico’s oldest civilizations. Explore Día de los Muertos through the artwork of local artists at our annual exhibition showcasing contemporary work in painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, ofrendas (altars), and the winners from the city-wide Mask Making Contest!  Free Admission.

Family Discovery Day

Family Discovery Day: Día de los Muertos

Saturday, November 5, 2016 (12 PM to 4 PM)

Celebrate Día de los Muertos through art workshops, live performances, a photo backdrop, and face painting for the whole family! Día de Los Muertos attire strongly encouraged - come dressed as a esqueleto (skeleton)! Free Admission.


Film Screening: Zootopia

Saturday, November 19, 2016

(Refreshments and crafts at 4:30 PM, film screening at 5:00 PM)  

Join us for a family day at the Museum! From the largest elephant to the smallest shrew, the city of Zootopia (2016, Rated PG) is a mammal metropolis where various animals live and thrive. Light refreshments and crafts will be available before the film screening. Free Admission. Reservations Required. 


DECEMBER EVENTS


Modern Quilts: Redesigning Traditions Exhibit

Thursday, December 1, 2016 through Sunday, January 22, 2017

Inspired by modern design, explore a juried selection of 40 + modern quilters from the U.S.A. and abroad as they consider traditional patterns in new and exciting ways.  Modern Quilts is organized by Guest Curator and Modern Quilter Georganna Hawley. Free Admission.

Modern Quilt

Reception, Curator Talk and Walkthrough of the Exhibit - Modern Quilts: Redesigning Traditions

Saturday, December 3, 2016 (2 PM to 5 PM)

Join Guest Curator and Modern Quilter Georganna Hawley as she guides visitors through the exhibit and gives an in-depth talk on the unique look of Modern Quilts.  Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Free Admission. Reservations Required.


Highlights from the Collection: Ontario Rotary Police Museum

Collection Motorcycle

Sunday, December 11, 2016 (2:00 PM to 3:30 PM)

Join the Ontario Museum of History & Art’s Curator of Collections Michelle Sifuentes and the Ontario Rotary Police Museum to learn about the history of the Ontario Police Department. Both organizations will be displaying items from their collections for public view. Free Admission. Reservations Required.


Music of Ontario: Bethel Congregational Church Trio

Saturday, December 17, 2016 (2:00 PM to 3:30 PM)

The historic Bethel Congregational United Church of Christ, located in downtown Ontario, regularly hosts the Southland Symphony Orchestra. Join us for a musical afternoon as the Museum highlights a trio of these local musicians. Free Admission. Reservations Required.


The Museum is open during landscaping construction.  For more information on parking and directions please contact the Museum.

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