The Monterey County Youth Museum, located in Monterey, California, is a hands-on learning center for children and families. The museum features a variety of exhibits and programs designed to encourage creativity, curiosity, and exploration in children. It provides an environment where curiosity and creativity flourish, while both children and adults discover the thrill of lifelong learning.

The Colton Hall Museum provides a place for learning and enjoyment focused on its core exhibits as the site of California's 1849 bilingual constitution leading to statehood and one of California's first dedicated schools and town halls during the early America period.

The Monterey Museum of Art cultivates curiosity in the visual arts and engages community with the diversity of California art – past, present, and future. The Monterey Museum of Art is a collaborative center where art and community engage.

Monterey is a beautiful coastal city located on the central coast of California, about 120 miles south of San Francisco. It is known for its rich history, stunning natural beauty, and vibrant cultural scene. The city occupies a land area of 8.466 sq mi (21.93 km2) and the city hall is at 26 feet (8 m) above sea level. The 2020 census recorded a population of 30,218.