Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum

Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum The Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum is located within San Lorenzo County Park Agriculture is a big story in the Salinas Valley.

It is the story of settlement, transportation, trade, the environment - and you are part of this story. MCARLM’s mission is to collect, preserve and share the stories and artifacts that reflect this long-time legacy. Our hands-on programs – from our popular elementary school fieldtrips to our new living-lab garden – place visitors at the center of the story as history unfolds teaching them about t

he important part they, their family and friends play today. Come visit MCARLM and find your place in history.

09/03/2026
Heading to the Monterey County Fair? Don't forget to stop by the Salinas building and check out our intern exhibit!
09/02/2026

Heading to the Monterey County Fair? Don't forget to stop by the Salinas building and check out our intern exhibit!

Join us for an evening of true museum mysteries during the MCARLM Ghost Tour, beginning at 7 p.m.Hear stories of unexpla...
08/24/2026

Join us for an evening of true museum mysteries during the MCARLM Ghost Tour, beginning at 7 p.m.
Hear stories of unexplained happenings reported at the museum—including swinging lampshades, mysterious whispers and more—and try your hand at divining rods as we explore after dark.
🎟️ Admission is $25 and includes a one-year individual MCARLM membership!
⭐ Already an MCARLM member? Your admission is FREE!
Space is limited, so purchase your ticket through the event link and join us for a spooky evening at the Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum!

Ghost Tour Ticket + One-Year Membership — $25Experience the museum after dark during MCARLM’s Ghost Tour! Hear true stories of unexplained happenings reported throughout the museum and explore its historic buildings in an entirely different way.Your $25 ticket includes: Admission to the Ghost To...

08/16/2026

Did you figure out who done it? The body gaurd with the wagon wrench, defending the widow rancher.... There were shoot ...
08/16/2026

Did you figure out who done it? The body gaurd with the wagon wrench, defending the widow rancher.... There were shoot outs, a lot of Black Jack, a little intrigue, and so many laughs! Thank you to our museum members who came out tonight and made it a hoot! Tag us if you have photos!

Address

1160 Broadway Street
King City, CA
93930

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+18313858020

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