A SNAPSHOT OF THE PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION AT THE NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME and MUSEUM Since the 19th century, baseball and photography have grown up together. From the grandeur of the early game to the vibrancy of today's sport, every facet of our National Pastime has been captured in sepia, color and black-and-white. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's collection of approximately 350,000 unique images is the world's premiere repository of baseball photographs, spanning well over 150 years of the sport's history. Accompanied by the words of those who were there, the Hall of Fame presents a selection of timeless photographs, each picturing America's pastime.

Picturing America's Pastime

Since the 19th century, baseball and photography have grown up together. From the grandeur of the early game to the vibrancy of today's sport, every facet of our National Pastime has been captured in sepia, color and black-and-white. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's collection of approximately 350,000 unique images is the world's premiere repository of baseball photographs, spanning well over 150 years of the sport's history. Accompanied by the words of those who were there, the Hall of Fame presents a selection of timeless photographs, each picturing America's pastime. Special adjacent exhibit opening of LASORDA LEGACY: A TRIBUTE TO BASEBALL and DODGERS LEGEND TOMMY LASORDA.    The evening will include live entertainment, a specialty bar, and a curator’s talk with special guests author Chris Epting and Laura Lasorda.

Picturing America's Pastime & Lasorda Legacy Opening

Join us as the City of Fullerton and the Fullerton Museum Center come together to celebrate TOMMY LASORDA with a STREET FAIR on Wilshire in front of FMC. Food and drinks by Monkey Business Cafe Food Truck, Play Coffee, Mexico Lindo, Lasorda Wines, FMC Beer Garden, live music, special guest speakers, Baseball author and historians roundtable discussion, Artist-in-Focus with featured artist Christopher Paluso, vendors and city services like Fullerton Parks & Recreation, Fullerton Public Library, Fullerton Firefighters and much more.

Lasorda Street Fair

This October, explore some chillingly fascinating sites around Fullerton. FMC's Haunted Fullerton Walking Tours include visits and stories of the unknown surrounding Villa de Sol, the Schumacher Building, Fox Theatre and Fullerton High School's Auditorium among others. Tours meet every Wednesday and Thursday inside the Fullerton Museum Center at 6 PM. We'll be starting off with a ghoulish cocktail mixer hosted by your ghost guides then off to a 1.5 mile walk. A special Halloween tour will be on Thursday, October 27th and Friday, October 28th!

Haunted Fullerton Walking Tours

Join us every Thursday for fun vibes and drinks at our Beer & Wine Garden. What's on Tap? Only the best! Beer, wine, and mixed drinks. All proceeds benefit the Fullerton Museum Center.

FMC's Beer Garden

Calling all Poets, Singers, Songwriters, Storytellers, Comedians, Musicians, Magicians... Get on the open mic!!! Sign-ups start at 7pm

Light The Mic

Carvin Jones, the "King of Strings", is an explosive blues front man who astounds crowds with his raw talent and charisma. Carvin has played 36 countries on 3 continents and has been well received by critics and fans alike. Carvin and his band currently average around 330 live performances a year. Carvin Jones was born in Lufkin, Texas. His remarkable energy, showmanship and guitar ability have made him a favorite of music fans and fellow musicians alike all over the world. At a very young age, he was seduced by the blues by listening to BB King records his grandfather constantly played in the house and started playing guitar himself by age 11. He escaped a rough neighborhood by dedicating his time to his guitar and by age 19 had moved to Arizona to start his music career. In January 2001, Guitarist Magazine named Carvin Jones "one of the top 50 blues guitarists of all time!" Carvin endorses Fender Guitars and Amplifiers. The King of Strings will be headlining FMC's Fender Gallery Benefit Concert Saturday, October 22nd at the Fullerton Downtown Plaza. "Doors" open at 5pm with food, drinks, and pre-show fun.

Carvin Jones: Fender Gallery Benefit Concert

This Thursday join us for a full Market and Beer Garden as we celebrate OktoBOOfest. Speciality cocktails, craft beer, live music, photo opportunities, Trick-or-treating, craft & food vendors and more!

OktoBOOfest

Fall Film Series: A League Of Their Own

Light The Mic: Dia de los Muertos Edition

Recommended for Grades 4-6. Guitar, base, drums and voice. Special performance at Fullerton Downtown Plaza’s Winter Market on 12/3

Saturday Music Studio

Fall Film Series: Take Me Out To The Ball Game

1 drink coupon with purchase + all supplies included

Wine & Paint Night: Landscapes

Baseball expert, tv host, author of “Roadside Baseball” & “Baseball In Orange County”

Writer-In-Focus: In Conversation with Chris Epting

Fall Film Series: Field Of Dreams

Come see our new foyer exhibit this December featuring Phil Young! Phill Young was an amazing artist who worked as an animator for Disney, an illustrator, and a sculptor. This exhibit was curated by our very own Sheri Meinburg, a Fullerton College Museum Studies Intern and we are proud to display this exhibit with her vision. The Foyer exhibit is free admission and will be available from December 1st to December 30th. Our opening reception is this Thursday, December 1st 4-6pm.

The Art of Phil Young Opening Reception

Beer + Wine Garden inside the plaza, Artisan Craft + Unique Vendors, Pictures with Santa, Adult + Kids' Activities, Holiday Performances, Food Trucks, Music and more

Winter Market 2022

Wine & Paint Night: Abstract portraits


20% off for members, 10% off for nonmembers, free giftwrapping

Shopping Soiree

Award-winning director Roberto Angotti and nationally-renowned artist Christopher Paluso will appear at the Fullerton Museum Center on Saturday afternoon, December 10, 2022 from 1 to 4 pm. The National Italian American Foundation Russo Brothers Film Forum award-winning Italian American Baseball Family will screen at 1:30 pm and be followed by an informative Q and A with director Roberto Angotti and artist/illustrator Christopher Paluso.

Introducing Team Italy Manager Mike Piazza will make its Southern California premiere at 3 pm. Grammy-nominated artist and reggae legend Pato Banton, who produced the soundtrack to the documentary celebrating the life and career of National Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza, will be in attendance along with some very special guests. Directed by former KROQ radio DJ Roberto Angotti, Introducing Team Italy Manager Mike Piazza comes out just in time for the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

A limited-edition commemorative poster designed by artist Christopher Paluso will be available for purchase on the day of the event. Audience members are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the current Fullerton Museum exhibitions on display: Picturing America’s Pastime: A Snapshot of the Photograph Collection at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and Lasorda Legacy: A Tribute To Baseball and Dodgers Legend Tommy Lasorda. The Fullerton Museum Center is located at 301 N. Pomona Avenue in Fullerton and is open from 12 noon to 4 pm on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Tickets can be purchased at the door.