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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
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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.

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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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  • Hidden Stewards: Documentation Photography of the Cooper-Molera Restoration by Marcia F. DeVoe

    Monterey, CA

    Step behind the scenes of one of Monterey’s most significant preservation projects with Hidden Stewards: Documentation Photography of the Cooper-Molera Restoration by Marcia F. DeVoe at Cooper-Molera Adobe, July 9 - September 13.

    Guest curated by Megan Goodwin, this exhibition showcases the photographs of the restoration of Cooper-Molera Adobe, 1976–1985. Discover the archaeology, architecture, and the often-overlooked people whose dedication helped preserve this site for future generations.

Upcoming Events

  • Reception for "Hidden Stewards" Photography Exhibit at Cooper-Molera

     
    7/30/26
     
    Free
     
    Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

    Cooper-Molera Adobe invites you to an art reception on Thursday, July 30, at 5:30pm in our museum and garden courtyard celebrating the our new photography exhibition, Hidden Stewards: Documentation Photography of the Cooper-Molera Restoration by Marcia F. DeVoe , open July 9 - September 13.

    Meet Guest Curator Megan Goodwin and celebrate the remarkable legacy of Marcia F. DeVoe and the hidden stewards who shaped Monterey's history.

  • Outdoor Yoga Flow at Cooper-Molera Adobe Gardens

     
    8/2/26
     
    $30
     
    Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

    Join Om Studios for a rejuvenating 60-minute outdoor yoga flow class taught by Naomi Lear amidst the serene beauty of the Cooper-Molera Adobe Gardens, right behind Alta Bakery, on Sundays at 9am (weather permitting). Class suitable for all levels. Learn more here - registration required.

Past Events

  • Skylight Talks: Paintings of the Cooper-Molera Adobe

     
    7/18/26
     
    Free
     
    Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

    Step back into the vibrant art scene of 1870s and 1880s San Francisco, when new wealth fueled an unprecedented appetite for local art.

    Join us at Cooper-Molera Adobe Museum for a free, intimate guided tour led by Nicholas Sanchez which explores the lives and works of six remarkable artists whose paintings grace the walls of the historic adobe.