Affectionately referred to as "The Muck," and designed by architect Frank Benchley, the Muckenthaler Cultural Center was originally an 18-room mansion owned by Walter and Adella Muckenthaler. The Muckenthaler family mansion was built in 1924. In 1965, Harold Muckenthaler donated the home to the city of Fullerton under the condition that it be converted into a cultural center. Sixteen years later, the facility that has a gift shop, art gallery and performance stage area was named a historic site by the National Register of Historic Places.
Theater classes for youth, storytelling and poetry readings are a sample of the live events held at the center. Kurt Weston, Cliff Cramp and Don Derler are artists who are scheduled to have their work exhibited in the center's gallery. One hour after school programs that start at 6:30 p.m. are offered for children. Ceramics, painting, working with metals and mosaics classes are offered for youth, adults and older citizens. Muckenthaler family heirlooms remain in the center's library and conservatory. Muckenthaler Cultural Center is open Wednesday through Sunday.
Muckenthaler Cultural Center
1201 West Malvern Ave.
Fullerton, California 92832
714-738-6595
http://themuck.org
Go with staff guides on the second Saturday of each month, as they escort visitors on nature tours around this 26-acre facility. Children and adults are invited. Guests can walk the gardens, examine the Ombu tree in the tropical forest and explore the Redwood grove. More than 4,000 different plant species from around the globe grow at the arboretum. Agricultural, art and educational exhibitions are on display in the onsite Orange County Agricultural and Nikki Heritage Museum. Visitors can walk through the restored Heritage House that was originally built in 1894 by Dr. George Crook Clark. Classes, discussions and workshops are available for youth, adults and educators. Special events like the Victorian Christmas, Bonsai Show and Green Scene Plant and Garden Show are held throughout the year. Banquet halls and meeting rooms can be reserved for weddings, social and organizational events and corporate functions. Fullerton Arboretum is open daily. The facility is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
Fullerton Arboretum
1900 Associated Road
Fullerton, California 92831
657-278-3407
fullertonarboretum.org
Science, art and history exhibitions and classes are held at the Fullerton Museum, a city landmark that started on December 16, 1907, as the Carnegie Library. Classes include guitar, watercolor, scratchboard, beadwork and painting lessons. Course materials are provided to students by the museum. Toddlers can enjoy storytelling, songs and games during the Stroller Brigade
Fullerton Museum
301 North Pomona Ave.
Fullerton, California 92832
714-738-6545
ci.fullerton.ca.us
