Spectacular Achievements:

Lithographic works by quintessential adventurer-artist John James Audubon, from the collection of the Museum of the Southwest, Midland, Texas.

Carl V. Miller:
A Retrospective
July 13 - August 24, 2008

The first public exhibition of the museum's portfolio of watercolors, woodblock prints and sketchbooks by master artist Carl Vosburgh Miller.

55th Stockton Art League Juried Exhibition
September 14 - November 9, 2008

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An exhibit of 75 concert photographs taken by Colorado Springs photographer Larry Hulst capturing the youthful exuberance and high emotions of rock performances.

An exhibition of approximately 75 photographs of the contemporary jazz scene taken during the 1930s and 1940s by William Gottlieb, one of the most honored jazz photographers.

Pastels USA

A juried show awarding honors to the best pastel entries from all over the United States, Europe, Canada and Asia.

77th Annual Robert T. McKee Student Art Exhibition
March 29 - April 27, 2008

For 77 years the museum has honored the vision of founding patron Robert T. McKee by hosting this exhibition which features the best work of San Joaquin County students in grades K-12.

Attention Teachers: Download 2008 Guidelines, Checklist & Labels (PDF).

Port of Stockton:
Diamond of the Delta

Historic and modern photos trace the ups and downs of California's inland seaport, celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.

Deepwater Steel:

Stunningly beautiful color and black & white photographs by Steve Pereira, honoring ships, the crews who work aboard them and the seas upon which they sail.

From the Heart:

Forty of America's pre-eminent plein-air artists exhibit more than 140 of their finest paintings of the year.

Married to Adventure:

Photographs and artifacts recounting the adventurous life story of world travelers Martin and Osa Johnson.

Pressing Matters:

Fifty prints showcasing a cultural appreciation of wine through centuries of art by European masters including Picasso, Renoir, Bonnard, Maillol and Daumier.

Pre-Columbian Art:

More than 130 art works and artifacts from civilizations across Peru, Mexico and Central America that flourished for thousands of years prior to the arrival of Christopher Columbus.

76th Annual Robert T. McKee Student Art Exhibition
January 20 - February 25, 2007

For 76 years the museum has honored the vision of founding patron Robert T. McKee by hosting this exhibition which features the best work of San Joaquin County students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Stockton on Canvas:
Contemporary Artists Paint the Town
April 23 - July 2, 2006

More than 60 plein-air paintings of Stockton by 13 renowned artists both locally and from around the country. This special exhibition is curated by artist Gil Dellinger.

Age of Armor:
From the Higgins Armory Museum
May 7 - July 16, 2006

In its only appearance on the West Coast, this exhibition tells the history of personal armor using more than 60 artifacts, most from 1350-1650, including seven full suits of armor.

54th Stockton Art League Exhibition
August 6 - September 17, 2006

This juried art exhibit showcasing talented contemporary artists from Northern California returns this year to include surrounding states.

Full List of Accepted Works including Prices and Awards

J.C. Leyendecker: America's "Other" Illustrator
October 8 - December 31, 2006

Before Norman Rockwell, there was J.C. Leyendecker – arguably the nation's most popular and successful commercial artist during the first four decades of the 20th century. The Haggin Museum's collection of original works by Leyendecker represents the largest held by any museum and will go on display in this special exhibition.

Fall & Winter Scenes: Flatlands and Foothills
October 22 - December 31, 2006

Rural and unspoiled country landscapes of the Central Valley and Foothills by nearly a dozen contemporary artists from throughout California.

Capture The Moment: The Pulitzer Prize Photographs
April 3 - June 19, 2005

The Haggin Museum was the only California venue for the largest and most comprehensive display of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs. Featured were more than 130 photos drawn from each year's winning entries, from 1942 to the present. The exhibit's current location can be found here.

Contemporary American artists 'fool the eye' in this collection of 65 illusionistic still life paintings.

Hand-colored lithographs and engravings by prominent artists portraying the expansion and settlement of America's Western frontier.

Eye-catching headgear representing cultures from around the globe

A collection of both iconic and personal images by one of America's greatest landscape photographers