Opening Saturday, December 9th, are two exhibits. "Leo Fender: Fullerton to the World" & "Strumming through the Decades: 30 years of Fender"

Exhibit Opening Reception will be from 6pm - 9pm and will have live music, Curator's Talk, and specialty drinks!

$50 VIP (2 drink tickets, hor d'oeuvres, 5pm entrance time) / $20 General Admission / $10 Museum Members

Leo Fender: Fullerton To The World & Strumming Through The Decades Opening Reception

Step into the enchanting world of Piazza Fantasia: An Ode to Angelo's and Vinci's Ristorante, a tribute to the iconic eatery that graced our community for an impressive 52 years. This exhibition pays homage to the enduring legacy of Angelo's and Vinci's, where a tapestry of memories, celebrations, and traditions was woven into the very fabric of our collective history. More than just a restaurant, Angelo's and Vinci's became a cherished haven where friendships were forged, milestones celebrated, and the delectable blend of hospitality and cuisine left an indelible mark on the hearts of its patrons.

Curated by Fullerton College Museum Studies Intern Georgette Vene with support from fellow intern Syanne Mendoza. 

Pizza Fantasia: An Ode to Angelo's and Vinci's Ristorante

Live Music, Beer Garden, Specialty Drinks

Fender Mini Concert Series

From the spark of an idea to a permanent gallery, Strumming Through the Decades: Thirty Years with Fender will highlight how our permanent Fender gallery came to be. As well as provide a map of Fender landmarks around Fullerton, to help visitors mentally and physically walk in Leo's steps throughout our town. Photos, videos, mementos and testimonials by key Fullertonians are also featured, as the Fullerton Museum Center continues to help build Leo's legacy.

Strumming Through The Decades: 30 Years With Fender

Clarence Leo Fender was born in a barn on August 10, 1909, so far on the outskirts of Fullerton that electrical wiring hadn't yet reached his family home. Fullerton itself had only been incorporated for a couple of years, with a population of some 1,700 people. Despite Fender's youth in a decidedly non-cosmopolitan hometown, he found more than sufficient inspiration here: his amplifiers, electric guitars, basses and other innovations have reached across the world, and continue to be a major force in music some seven decades after their invention. 