New Museum Los Gatos facts for kids
NUMU Exhibit
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| Established | 1965 as the Museums of Los Gatos 2015 as New Museum Los Gatos |
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| Location | 106 E. Main Street Los Gatos, California |
| Type | Art, history museum |
The New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) is an exciting art and history museum located in Los Gatos, California. It's a special place where you can explore amazing art and learn about the past. NUMU is a non-profit museum, which means it's dedicated to serving the community. Over 4,000 people visit NUMU every year!
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Discovering NUMU's History
How NUMU Started
NUMU first opened its doors in June 2015. Before that, it was known as The Museums of Los Gatos. This older museum actually had two parts: an art museum and a history museum at Forbes Mill.
A Bigger and Better Museum
When NUMU opened, it was much larger than the old museum. It had three times more space for showing off art and historical items! This extra room helps NUMU be a great place for everyone, no matter their age. It offers new ways to look at the history, art, and cool inventions from the San Francisco Bay Area. The Los Gatos Museum Association, which helps run the museum, celebrated its 50th birthday in 2015.
The Big Change
Lisa Coscino, the Executive Director, helped lead the big changes for NUMU. She helped give the museum a new name and a fresh look. She also helped with a similar change for the Museum of Monterey in 2011. NUMU now includes all the collections from the old Art Museum of Los Gatos and the History Museum at Forbes Mill. Both of these museums were first started in 1965.
Exploring Exhibitions
NUMU has two floors filled with gallery spaces. These galleries host about 10 different art and history shows each year. This means there's always something new and interesting to see! The museum building is 6,000 square feet and is located at 106 E. Main Street in the Los Gatos Civic Center.
Fun Programs and Workshops
NUMU offers many exciting ways to learn and create. You can join programs in person or online. They have workshops, special programs for young people, classes, and talks with artists.
The MakerSpace
The MakerSpace is a cool studio where students and their families can explore, discover, and create. It's a place for hands-on workshops and family art days. Girl Scouts can even earn badges here! Expert artists and designers guide you as you learn new ways to make things. You can explore different materials and art forms. All the programs are inspired by the art and history currently on display in the museum.
The Flick Studio
The Flick Studio offers traditional art training. They have full classes for artists of all skill levels. You can learn new skills or make your existing ones even better. Some of the drawing and painting workshops include figure drawing, oil painting, and embroidery.
