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Open Wednesday through Sunday 10am to 5pm, Holiday Hours: CLOSED Thanksgiving Eve and Day, Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Eve and Day, Easter Sunday, and July Fourth

Join us for the first Author Night of 2026 featuring esteemed local writer Miguel A. Hernandez!

Miguel Hernandez Bio

Join us for Miguel Hernandez’s Author Night on January 23rd at the National Steinbeck Center for a reading and discussion of his latest book, Lucky Lawyer II! Be prepared for a night of snacks, fun, and an in-depth talk led by Miguel. You can use the QR code or the following link to register for this January Author Night. We hope to see you there!

Steinbeck Family Artifacts

John Steinbeck Museum Archives

Family Artifacts

This collection consists of various personal objects and papers relating to the lives of John Steinbeck as well as some of his immediate and extended family. This collection includes passports, school documents, quitclaims and deeds, as well as some personal effects belonging to John Steinbeck like pipes, glasses and checkbooks.