| CONTACT
INFORMATION
Marie
Lefebvre, Sales
Manager
National Steinbeck Center
One Main Street, Salinas,
CA, 93901
Phone: (831) 775 4728 Fax: (831) 796 3828
Email:
sales@steinbeck.org DESCRIPTION
A
Multimedia Experience
Of Literature,
History, Agriculture & Art
The National
Steinbeck Center is the Gateway to Steinbeck Country, bringing to life the world
of Nobel Prize-winning author, John Steinbeck. This $15 million, multi-sensory
museum is centrally located in the heart of Oldtown Salinas in Monterey County.
Experience a journey through seven themed theaters with film clips and interactive
exhibits from East of Eden, Grapes of Wrath, The Red Pony and more. The
Museum introduces visitors of all ages and backgrounds to the major works of Steinbeck,
inspiring them to explore his writings. The
new Valley of
the World agricultural
wing shares
the stories
of the Salinas
Valley "from field to fork"through hands-on displays, computer stations and
interactive games. Visitors can vote for their favorite vegetable, play the "Produce
Game" or design
their own crate
label. MAJOR
FEATURES John Steinbeck exhibitions have: - Walk-through,
multi-sensory
interactive
exhibits based
on scenes from
Steinbeck’s
life and works.
(8,000 square
feet)
- Walk-through,
multi-sensory interactive exhibits exploring the history, innovations and technology
of the agricultural industry in Monterey County's Salinas Valley. (6,500 square
feet)
- Orientation
theater showing
12-minute Steinbeck
biographical video
and 8-minute video
on agriculture – "A Bountiful Harvest".
- Art & Cultural Exhibit
Gallery (1,000
square feet),
with exhibits
such as the juried
exhibition, "My California: Views From The Golden State" March 4, 2005 - June 5, 2005, "The Graceful Envelope" (A
Smithsonian Institution
Traveling Exhibition)
June 17, 2005
- Sept. 18, 2005.
- State
of the art archives including over 30,000 letters, manuscripts, artifacts,
oral histories and film memorabilia
- 100
seat indoor/outdoor
gourmet café – group
rates available
- Museum
Store with books, unique gifts and collectibles
ADMISSION
PRICES
| GENERAL GROUP RATES | | Visitor | General | General
Group | | Adults | $10.95
| $10.00 |
| Seniors
(Over 62) | $8.95 | $8.00 |
| Youth
(13-17) | $7.95 | $7.00 |
LOCATION
3
miles from Highway
101 on California’s
Central Coast;
Oldtown Salinas – historic
Main St. district
in Monterey County
20 miles west of Monterey, Pebble Beach
and Carmel;
In the heart of Monterey County wine country; 75 miles south
of San Jose;
105 miles south of San Francisco; 320 miles north of Los Angeles.
It is a destination in itself, or a convenient stop or luncheon option to
compliment existing itineraries traveling the SF/LA corridor. HOURS
Open
Year Round 10am-5pm
Monday – Sunday
*The
museum closes
at 3 p.m. the
day before Thanksgiving,
on Christmas Eve,
and on New Year’s
Eve. The museum
is closed Easter,
Thanksgiving,
Christmas and
New Year’s
Day.
MAJOR
EVENTS
Steinbeck
Birthday Celebration – February
27th
Annual Steinbeck
Festival – 1st
full weekend every
August.
LENGTH
OF VISIT
Allow
approximately 1-2 hours for a self-guided experience. Groups are greeted by a
docent volunteer who gives a brief orientation and is available to answer questions.
RESERVATIONS
Are taken
two weeks in advance by contacting our sales representative. GROUP
MINIMUM
Twelve
people (12) PAYMENT
Cash,
check, or credit card upon arrival CANCELLATION
No penalty COMP
POLICY
Escort & Driver MEALS
The
museum café “One Main Street” offers a charming farmer’s
market atmosphere and is open daily for lunch. Group meals ($15.00 all-inclusive)
are available with advance reservations, in the café or adjoining dining
room.
PARKING
There
is a passenger drop off area directly in front of the Museum. Free motor coach
parking is available at the Amtrak train station, 1 block away. Directions available. MEDIA
AIDS
Brochures, color slides, logo, press kit, and FAM tours are available.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
The
Steinbeck House, Wild Things, Wine Tasting, The Farm, agricultural tours, Cannery
Row, 17-Mile Drive, Bonfante Gardens Theme Park, The Monterey Bay Aquarium, and
many more. more
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