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  • R. P. Kidd Exhibition

    Olaf Wieghorst Museum 131 Rea Ave, El Cajon, CA, United States

    Call museum for extended exhibition dates and hours.

    Free

  • Artists Reception – Robert Pace Kidd

    Olaf Wieghorst Museum 131 Rea Ave, El Cajon, CA, United States

    Robert Pace Kidd The public is cordially invited to attend a reception for noted Rosarito artist: Robert Pace Kidd. Known as the cowboy surfer artist by his international base of fans, his work is on display in the Museum's forward gallery. Meet the artist in an informal setting. Admission is free. Free parking.

    Free

  • The Salmagundi Club is coming to the Wieghorst!

    Olaf Wieghorst Museum 131 Rea Ave, El Cajon, CA, United States

    The New York Salmagundi Club was established in 1871 by a sculptor and his 2 brothers. As one of the oldest American art clubs many notable artists were past members; Thomas Moran, Louis Tiffany, N.C. Wyeth, Norman Rockwell, Dana Gibson and Howard Pyle to name a few. The club is promoting plein air painting (painting […]

    Free

  • GhostRiders 2021

    GhostRiders 2021 is the 6th annual incarnation of our October 32nd fundraising non-event. It is all in good fun and it helps support museum operations and educational programs for the upcoming year.

  • Closed for the Holidays

    Olaf Wieghorst Museum 131 Rea Ave, El Cajon, CA, United States

    The Wieghorst Museum will be closed though Thursday, January 6, 2022. We will be open on the Friday, January 7th. Until then, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The Painting Viggo Johansen (3 January 1851 – 18 December 1935) was a Danish painter and like Olaf he showed a talent for drawing […]

  • Meet Mike Bostwick, Curator of the Desert Garden

    Olaf Wieghorst Museum 131 Rea Ave, El Cajon, CA, United States

    Meet Mike Bostwick, Museum vice president and curator of our desert garden. Mike was formerly the horticultural director of the San Diego Zoo. He will conduct tours of the garden and answer your questions about the 200+ examples of cactus and succulents from all over the world.

    Free