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Arts and Culture

The Arts in Yosemite / Mariposa County is a growing community featuring Cinemas, Galleries, Museums, Music, Performances and much more.

In downtown Mariposa and in Yosemite National Park, authentic art galleries feature work from local and regional artists in a variety of mediums.

As a liaison between the arts community and the Mariposa Board of Supervisors, the Mariposa Arts Council works closely with local authorities in sponsoring and organizing ongoing and special art events. What better way to commemorate or share your visit than to bring back art that captures it perfectly?

Also, plan a trip with the whole family to see the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra. The Mariposa Symphony Orchestra provides the community with an array of touching melody, for those who have an ear for music.

Ansel Adams Gallery

Featuring the work of Ansel Adams, contemporary photographers and other fine artists. The gallery has a wide selection of handcrafts, books, gifts & photography supplies. Located in Yosem...

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California State Mining and Mineral Museum

Get a fascinating glimpse of California’s mineral wealth, colorful history and geologic diversity. The State’s official collection contains over 13,000 gems, minerals and mining artifacts, inclu...

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Fine Wine, Fine Art

Castro Oaks Fine Wine and Art is located in the Mariposa Historic District at 5022 Highway 140 Mariposa, CA 95338. Come in and taste Casto Oaks fine wine while surrounded by fine art. Website mtbul...

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Gallery 7

Gallery 7 offers works by a variety of foothill area artists. Media include paintings, photographs, prints, glass sculpture, ceramic sculpture and pottery. Matted prints and cards are also available...

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Happy Isles

This is the trailhead for hikes to Vernal and Nevada Falls, Half Dome, and other high country destinations (except in Winter). Walk to the Vernal Fall Bridge (seven-tenths of a mile) for a breathtakin...

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Lower Yosemite Fall

Walk from the bus stop to the base of Lower Yosemite Fall - about a quarter of a mile. Be prepared to get wet in spring when runoff is at its peak; in any season you'll be impressed by the imposing he...

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Mariposa County Arts Council

Mariposa County Arts Council is a non-profit organization created to encourage, support, and promote all forms of the cultural arts for all ages throughout Mariposa County. In downtown Maripo...

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Mariposa County Courthouse

Built in 1854, the Mariposa County Courthouse is the oldest superior courthouse west of the Mississippi and the oldest courthouse in continuous use west of the Rockies. Feel free to take a peek ...

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Mariposa Museum & History Center

The center presents an authentic picture of people and life in Mariposa County. Outside exhibits include many artifacts of the gold rush and later mining days, such as a five-stamp mill that was us...

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National Park Service

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Northern Mariposa County History Center

If you really want to see what a Gold Rush town looked like back in the day, Coulterville is the place to go. With over 40 historical buildings and landmarks, the town has a fascinating story, and t...

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Pioneer Yosemite History Museum

The scenery of Yosemite National Park is world-renown. Each year, millions of people are drawn to its thundering waterfalls, towering giant sequoias, unique geologic features, and magnificent high cou...

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Sierra Artists Gallery

In the historic section of downtown Mariposa, is a cooperative gallery displaying works by local artists. In addition to the regular collection, various shows are featured during the year. Pieces incl...

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Sixth Street Cinema

As a public cinema, our mission is to open up access to a wide variety of thoughtful, creative programming, acting as a "cultural clearinghouse", and presenting these programs in a noncommercial se...

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Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad

An exciting 4-mile railroad excursion at Yosemite Park's south gate on highway 41. Ride into history where powerful locomotives once hauled massive log trains through the Sierra mountains. Where mig...

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Yosemite Museum

Yosemite Museum tells what we know of native Miwok and Paiute people since European settlers began arriving in droves from 1850 on. Behind Yosemite Museum is the Indian Village of Ahwahnee, a re-cre...

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