Great Valley Museum at Modesto Junior College

We’ve been quiet lately cause we have some news! Our CA desert tortoise is excited to announce, the GVM will officially REOPEN on Friday May 7th and Saturday May 8th from 10 AM - 2 PM. Please see our website for more details by clicking the link in our bio!

If you pay close attention to the skies you may get a view of the Lyrid’s Meteor shower as it peaks on April 21st and 22nd!

It’s not too late to sign up for our Early Birders Course with Sal Salerno! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn the fundamentals of bird watching. This class is designed for everyone interested in getting closer to nature and is beginner friendly.

Dropping an FYI in case you’ve ever wondered how spiral galaxies like our very own Milky Way are formed!

Are you stargazing this weekend? Don’t miss this chance to see the moon in one of its many beautiful phases. Make sure you catch a look!

Today’s the day! Don’t forget to pick up your kit today from 12-1 PM. We can’t wait to see you!

Curbside Science Kits are back and this month we’re working with Energy Swipe through to learn more and claim your FREE make a battery kit today using the link below. #GVMCurbSideScienceKits https://gvmatmjc.square.site/pr/curb-side-science-kits/640

With spring on its way, don’t miss out on a chance to view some of the amazing birds that will migrate through our valley, including the Tundra Swan Join us and learn the best tips and tricks from our expert Sal. Check out our website for more details and to register today!

We hope you can join us four our Spring Session of our Early Birders Class with Salvatore Salerno. We’re excited to see what Migratory Birds the Spring season will bring to our area. If you’re interested in cultivating a new interest in birdwatching and nature register today by clicking the link below. Classes are tailored for all levels of experience. https://gvmatmjc.square.site/

You still have time to sign up for Salvatore Salerno’s Early Birders Class, our first class will be held this Thursday December 17th! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to be introduced to an incredibly rewarding activity by an expert and Audubon Birding Society Member like Sal. For more info and to register click the link below. https://gvmatmjc.square.site//early-birders-class-reg/666

Happy Halloween from the GVM Foundation Board. The museum is spooked out without you! We wanted you to know that the museum staff is continuing to work hard taking care of the live animals, preparing virtual science lessons and activities, and getting ready to reopen better than ever. Since we have lost income from field trips, traveling teachers, and the nature shop, any and all donations are welcome. ... We hope you enjoy this video as our Halloween Treat for you. Today we tread through THE MURKY MARSH.... https://youtu.be/ntOKTy9kt4M

Good morning! We hope you’re as excited as we are for our Curb Side Pick Up! See you today from 12-1PM!

Happy National Chemistry Week! To celebrate the field of Chemistry we’ve brought back our Curb Side Science Kits! Each Kit will be accompanied by a fun sticker, a science kit, and workbook filled with activities you can do at home. Click the link below to request yours today! https://gvmatmjc.square.site/

We recommend you sleep with one eye open We’ll be bringing you a spooky surprise to celebrate Halloween!

We’ve got some great news! We have extended our Art Contest Deadline until October 30th! Now is the time to register and enter your amazing work of art for a good cause!

The deadline approaches! We’ve received some wonderful submissions already! Enter your work of art soon, swipe through to learn how!

Don’t forget that hot items from our Nature Shop be purchased online with a great discount through these awesome gift sets! Pick-up only, Monday from 12:00-1:00 PM!

Reminder! We have just a few weeks left! Our art contest fundraiser is open to all members of our community and is a great opportunity to show your creativity! Were looking forward to seeing all of your submissions!

Don’t forget, our Art Contest Fundraiser is still open an accepting submissions from all members of our community. You have one month left to submit your work and enter for a chance to win a FREE Family Membership and all of its perks!

Reminder! Our first ever Art Contest Fundraiser is now open for entries. We hope you’re coming up with tons of great creative ideas. We can’t wait to see them! Swipe through to learn more and click the link in our bio to purchase your entry fee!

All of our Gift Sets are still available for purchase! Take advantage of this bundled deal and purchase the items you’ve always wanted to try from our Nature Shop! Curbside pick-up of gift sets will be this coming Monday August 17th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM! We’ll see you there.

We hope you’ve gotten creative at home during this time, because we’ve got some exciting news for you! We’re hosting our first ever art contest fundraiser! Swipe through to learn more on how you can participate. This contest is open to EVERYONE and works towards raising awareness of sustainability efforts while helping support the Great Valley Museum. We can’t wait to see your entries!

We know you miss the GVM and we miss you too! But that doesn’t mean you can’t take a piece of the Nature Shop with you! We’ve curated gift sets for you to continue to enjoy a part of the Great Valley Museum at home! Swipe through we’ve made sure to include something for everyone. Click the link in our bio to purchase and pick up of all gift sets will happen on Monday August 17th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Reach out to us with any questions or concerns.

By popular demand we’ve extended our offering of our Virtual Summer Science Camp! BOTH Session 1 and Session 2 are available for registration this is your chance to make sure you don’t miss out! The pick-up of materials will be Monday August 3rd from 4:00 - 5:00 PM! Click the link in our bio to register!