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Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Location
506 Munras Ave
Monterey, CA 93940
831-223-0172
coopermolera.org
Hours

Museum Hours:
Fridays & Saturdays, 10am-2pm

For almost two centuries, the Cooper-Molera Adobe has stood at the center of civic, commercial and social interactions in Downtown Old Monterey, witnessing Monterey's transition from a Mexican capitol to an American city.

After the property was willed to the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1968, the site was restored and operated by California State Parks as part of Monterey State Historic Park for 30 years. Today the National Trust has assumed management of the property to create an innovative shared use operating model.

The complex now houses a museum, bakery, restaurant, and event venue, all surrounding an extensive garden. Interpretation, education, and commerce coexist in historic buildings throughout the grounds. Revenue generated by the businesses on site helps to preserve the property and support the programs and exhibits.

Location

Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
506 Munras Ave
Monterey, CA 93940
831-223-0172
coopermolera.org
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Upcoming Events

  • Garden Art Walk at Cooper-Molera Adobe

     
    5/2/26
     
    $8 suggested donation
     
    Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

    Join us in the Cooper-Molera Adobe gardens, 1pm-3pm, for our Garden Art Walk - an afternoon of creativity, community, and nature. Suggested donation is $8.

    Stroll through our beautiful gardens and engage with hands-on art lessons for all ages by artist Kristen Burroughs, including color swatches of the garden, flower coloring pages, and drawing and painting of flowers.

  • Tai Chi for Beginners at Cooper-Molera Adobe

     
    5/4/26
     
    $10
     
    Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

    Join Tai Chi for Beginners on Mondays at 10am with Liana Olson, Senior Trainer with the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Held at Cooper-Molera Adobe either indoors or outdoors in the garden, weather permitting.

    Join for one session or the entire series! Drop-in fee is $10. Details here.

  • Qigong Class at Cooper-Molera Adobe

     
    5/5/26
     
    $15
     
    Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

    Join us at the Cooper-Molera Adobe for Qigong in the Cooper Gardens every Tuesday at 11:00am with Michelle Polkabla. This hour-long class is by donation. Arrive 10 minutes early to check-in.

  • Floral Arrangement Workshop at Cooper-Molera Adobe

     
    5/9/26
     
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    Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

    Come create beautiful floral arrangements with floral artist Katarina Ruiz of Solstice Florals on Saturday, May 9, 11am-2pm in Cooper-Molera Adobe's Skylight Room. Participants will be guided through creating custom floral arrangements to take home....

Past Events

  • Book Discussion: Saving Nature With Your Yard

     
    4/28/26
     
    Free
     
    Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

    Cooper-Molera Adobe hosts a book discussion with Historic Garden League’s Natalie Patchell on Doug Tallamy's book How Can I Help?: Saving Nature With Your Yard . Free and open to all. Seating is first-come, first-served.

    Many of us want to take part in conservation efforts but question how to begin, and Tallamy offers reasonable suggestions. Join us whether you've read a chapter or not from any of Tallamy's books.