New Museum Los Gatos - NUMU

New Museum Los Gatos - NUMU Engaging community at the intersection of art, history, and education.

New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), formerly the Museums of Los Gatos founded in 1965, is a public non-profit art and history museum located in the Civic Center Plaza in downtown Los Gatos. NUMU’s mission is to engage the community at the intersection of art, history and education through innovative, locally connected and globally relevant exhibitions, programs and experiences. Museum hours:
THU 3-8pm

(closed 5 - 5:30pm)
SAT - FRI 10am - 4pm (closed 1 - 1:30pm)

Admissions:
$10 General Admission
$6 (with valid ID) Seniors, military & students
FREE* essential workers, Los Gatos residents, members, youth under 18 years of age, families of up to 4 (with a current EBT card and valid ID), and active-duty military personnel and their families (through Sept. 6)

09/02/2026

Learn to oil paint your very own seascape! 🌊

Capture the magical light of the Central Coast in oils with local landscape painter, Victoria Galitzine. This class will cover the basics of solvent-free oil painting utilizing the expressive “alla prima” (wet-on-wet) technique. Victoria will guide you step-by-step on how to layer oils using quick, intuitive brushwork. All ability levels are welcome.

Sunday, September 20, 12-3 PM
At New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA
Cost $100 General, $90 NUMU Members.
Registration is required to attend.

Interested in trying figure drawing for the first time or brushing up on your skills? Join us at NUMU for our monthly, s...
08/26/2026

Interested in trying figure drawing for the first time or brushing up on your skills? Join us at NUMU for our monthly, self-guided figure drawing sessions! Each session will take place in our Flick Drawing Studio with a live model, easels, newsprint paper, and pencils.

Upcoming sessions include Thu, Sep 24, and Thu, Oct 8, 12-2 PM. Doors will be locked for the duration of the session, starting promptly at noon. Please arrive by 11:45 AM. Pre-registration is required.

Learn about the modern day Muwekma Ohlone Tribe at New Museum Los Gatos!In Reawakening: Muwekma Ohlone Culture and Conne...
08/26/2026

Learn about the modern day Muwekma Ohlone Tribe at New Museum Los Gatos!

In Reawakening: Muwekma Ohlone Culture and Connection in Pursuit of Recognition, viewers will learn about the Muwekma Ohlone’s “Trail of Truth” journey on horseback from California to Washington D.C. to advocate for the reinstatement of their federal recognition. On view through November 29, 2026.

Reawakening: Reciprocity of Land, Sea, and the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe focuses on the Muwekma Ohlone’s cultural and practical efforts in land stewardship, including cultural burns and the cultivation of native plants that provide resources for regalia making, food, and traditional healing. On view through January 3, 2027.

See both exhibitions, free with admission, Thursday through Sunday, 10 AM-4 PM. Plus, join us at a free Community Day November 7, 2026, 12-4 PM, for family-friendly activities, refreshments, games, and exhibition-inspired activations to honor and celebrate the culture and experiences of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe.



This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Additional major support provided by Farrington Historical Foundation and the Borgenicht Foundation. Thank you!

08/20/2026

Join us for figure drawing Thursday, September 24 or October 8, 12-2 PM! Registration required.

08/05/2026

New Additions 2026
August 6, 2026 through September 27, 2026
New Museum Los Gatos - NUMU
Los Gatos, California
www.NUMUlosgatos.org

NUMU is pleased to present New Additions 2026, on view for a limited time and highlighting more than five years of donations of artwork and historical artifacts to our institution.

Find out more: https://www.numulosgatos.org/exhibitions-2/new-additions

[Image: Jack Wilson, From Russia Hill, 1983. Oil on canvas. Gift of Silvia Moore.]

05/29/2026

If a picture paints a thousand words, the current installations at NUMU speak volumes. These exhibitions are visual treats. Locals know this is not a large museum, yet it captures the essence of where we live—and beyond what the imagination can conjure on its own. These well-curated shows are wort...

We need your help! We are seeking volunteers, ages 16+, to support the museum in stuffing envelopes for our semi-annual ...
05/19/2026

We need your help! We are seeking volunteers, ages 16+, to support the museum in stuffing envelopes for our semi-annual donation-ask letter. This task is rather repetitive, so volunteers are welcome to bring a friend or a phone & earbuds to keep themselves entertained during their shift.

Upcoming shifts:
Fri, May 22, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Fri, May 22, 1-3:30 PM
Sat, May 23, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Sat, May 23, 1:30-3:30 PM
Sun, May 24, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Sun, May 24, 1:30-3:30 PM

Register using the link in bio.

05/16/2026

Join local artist John Paul Amaral for a beading circle and conversation on its significance in Native American Indigenous cultures. John Paul will introduce students to methods of beadwork to create a traditional hairpipe choker necklace. While creating their own treasures, the beading circle will host a conversation about the significance of beadwork in American Indigenous cultures, how the art expanded over time, and its place in living history.

Sunday, July 12, 2026, 1-3:30 PM
@ New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU)
106 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA
$90 General, $75 NUMU Members.
Beginner-friendly and great for returning beaders
Ages 18+
Pre-registration is required. Register at the link in bio!

This past weekend, we welcomed over 400 artists, parents, teachers, and community members to the museum to celebrate our...
05/09/2026

This past weekend, we welcomed over 400 artists, parents, teachers, and community members to the museum to celebrate our 97 exhibiting artists featured in ArtNow 2026: Before / Between / Beyond, our 15th annual juried high school art exhibition. It was an incredible afternoon celebrating the artistic talent in Santa Clara County.

A key highlight was announcing this year's award recipients. Over $10,000 in awards and scholarships were presented!

Thank you again to everyone who attended! And congratulations to the award recipients and all exhibiting artists!

This amazing program is only possible because of the support of community members like you. If you value supporting emerging voices, please donate or join as a member.

Thank you to the generous supporters of ArtNow 2026: Before / Between / Beyond.

Founding Support:
Michael & Alyce Parsons Art Endowment

Major Support:
National Endowment for the Arts

Significant support provided by:
Los Gatos Morning Rotary, Christie's International Real Estate, Town of Los Gatos, Lynx Properties, History Club of Los Gatos, E. Cardinale, The Flick Family, and Ginger McDonald

Meaningful support provided by:
Star One Credit Union, Saratoga Rotary Charitable Foundation, The Linda Smythe Young Artists Fund, Florence & Al Cheung, Lizabeth Yee & Scott Lefaver, Shanthi & Kumar Velu, the Waitte Foundation, Lions Club of Los Gatos, Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, Marty & Deborah Johnson, Badger Meter, Inc, and Jane Hiatt.

In-kind support provided by BLICK Art Materials.

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2026 ArtNow Awards Ceremony! Congratulations to the award recipients and all of t...
05/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2026 ArtNow Awards Ceremony! Congratulations to the award recipients and all of the talented exhibiting artists.

1st Place Digital Art: Emma Shim
2nd Place Digital Art: Mia Liu
Judges' Recognition Digital Art: Billy Liu
1st Place Drawing: Kaylee Garcia
2nd Place Drawing: Natalie Cheung
Judges' Recognition Drawing: Cindy Wang
1st Place Mixed Media: Amelia Chen
2nd Place Mixed Media: Estelle Paduano
Judges' Recognition Mixed Media: Karen Artola
1st Place Painting: Olivia Hu
2nd Place Painting: Lucas Nam
Judges' Recognition Painting: Kennedy Hautop
1st Place Photography: Ben Kreiman
2nd Place Photography: Anna Davidson
1st Place Printmaking: Carrie Song
2nd Place Printmaking: Isabella Yu
Judges' Recognition Printmaking: Tatyana Borovick
1st Place Sculpture: Emerson Su
2nd Place Sculpture: Eli Hill
1st Place Video/Animation: Cheng Liu
2nd Place Video/Animation: Keane Wong
Judges' Recognition Video/Animation: Merril Kost
Building a Better Future: Kevin Vo
Staff Choice: River Wu
People's Choice: Aundy Pekelsma
Best in Show: Hyunji Park

Expect a photo dump at a later date ;)

Thank you to the generous supporters of ArtNow 2026: Before / Between / Beyond.

Founding Support:
Michael & Alyce Parsons Art Endowment

Major Support:
National Endowment for the Arts

Significant support provided by:
Los Gatos Morning Rotary, Christie's International Real Estate, Town of Los Gatos, Lynx Properties, History Club of Los Gatos, E. Cardinale, The Flick Family, and Ginger McDonald

Meaningful support provided by:
Star One Credit Union, Saratoga Rotary Charitable Foundation, The Linda Smythe Young Artists Fund, Florence & Al Cheung, Lizabeth Yee & Scott Lefaver, Shanthi & Kumar Velu, the Waitte Foundation, Lions Club of Los Gatos, Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, Marty & Deborah Johnson, Badger Meter, Inc, and Jane Hiatt.

In-kind support provided by BLICK Art Materials.

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