Join us in celebrating the power of arts, history, & cultural education at the Vacaville Opera House on Saturday, April 25 from 5-9 PM! Our Annual Spring Gala benefits exhibition and community programming for Solano County and beyond. Community supporters, stakeholders, members, and donors will be transported back in time to the glitzy red carpets of the 1920s, 30s and 40s! The evening includes a seated dinner, an honoree program, live and silent auctions.
Dinner will be prepared by chef Lindsey Chelini of BackDoor Bistro:
Passed Appetizers: Endive with Blue Cheese, Candied Nuts, Honey and Local Apricot. Ahi Tartare with Wasabi Aioli and Micro Greens on a Crispy Wonton. Crostini with Feta Mousse and Fava Bean.
Salad: Mixed Green and Arugula Salad with Strawberry, Sugar Spiced Nuts, Feta Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Main Course: Organic Airline Chicken Breast with Caper Piccata Sauce. Red Potatoes with Butter, Dill and Spring English Pea. Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic Olive Oil.
Vegetarian: Spring Pasta with Peas, Garlic Cream, Parmesan, and Asparagus. Vegan accommodation upon request.
The Vacaville Museum serves all of Solano County through its mission of exploring history, connecting community, and cultivating a future inspired by arts & culture.
The Museum’s continued priority is to be an inclusive, interdisciplinary space that embraces and uplifts the unique stories of Solano County.
Annually, the Museum hosts 2 exhibitions that focus on the art, history, and culture present in the county. In February 2026, the Museum launched its Community Gallery exhibition space designed to celebrate local creativity and community storytelling. The Museum hosts a complimentary event series alongside each exhibit. Events provide an opportunity for the community to learn from specialists, educators, and professionals about exhibit topics. These events serve as interactive opportunities- often offering hands-on experiences and conversations with experts.
The Museum also offers robust school programming for the County, both on-site at the Museum and through outreach opportunities in classrooms. In 2025, the Museum launched its new school program, ‘History Detectives’, which brings real museum collection artifacts into schools as a tool to teach students inquiry-based critical thinking strategies.
The Museum’s collections contain photographs, objects and artifacts, artworks, and archival materials from all over Solano County. The Museum continuously assesses its collection to ensure it represents the community's history, artistic achievements, and cultural heritage. Based on identified priorities, the museum acquires and preserves relevant artworks, artifacts, and documents to enrich its collection and tell a comprehensive story of the region.
The museum's Signature Cocktail for "The Golden Age of Hollywood" Gala is sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka.
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Interested in becoming a sponsor of the event?
Email info@vacavillemuseum.org or call (707) 447-4513 to learn about the benefits of sponsorship.
