STEINBECK WAX MUSEUM

MONTEREY, CA

Expecting… A very pregnant Harbor Seal
Expecting… Credit: rtilden

The Steinbeck Wax Museum in Monterey, CA is a unique attraction devoted to the life and works of Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck. Situated in the heart of Old Monterey, the museum houses life-like wax figures of characters from Steinbeck's most beloved works, including Tom Joad from The Grapes of Wrath and Doc from Cannery Row.

The museum also features interactive exhibits, including a replica of Steinbeck's Cannery Row writing studio, re-created to look exactly as it did during Steinbeck's time. Visitors can explore the recreated scenes and read excerpts from Steinbeck's books and letters.

In addition to its wax figures and interactive exhibits, the Steinbeck Wax Museum also houses an extensive collection of artifacts, including Steinbeck's typewriter and original manuscripts. The museum also features a gift shop, where visitors can purchase Steinbeck-themed souvenirs and books.

The Steinbeck Wax Museum is a must-see for fans of Steinbeck's works. It's a unique and informative experience that brings Steinbeck's works to life in a completely new and exciting way.

STEINBECK WAX MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MONTEREY CA. US MID #8400600057

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Expecting… A very pregnant Harbor Seal
Monterey Bay Harbor A night photograph of the Northern sky as viewed over Monterey Bay. The photograph was taken from several vantage points along the Monterey Recreation Trail. The Monterey Recreation Trail runs from Monterey to Pacific Grove, CA.
Rocky Coast of Pacific Grove A night photograph of the Northern sky as viewed over Monterey Bay. The photograph was taken from several vantage points along the Monterey Recreation Trail. The Monterey Recreation Trail runs from Monterey to Pacific Grove, CA.
Pacific Grove Waves A night photograph of the Northern sky as viewed over Monterey Bay. The photograph was taken from several vantage points along the Monterey Recreation Trail. The Monterey Recreation Trail runs from Monterey to Pacific Grove, CA.
Monterey Bay from Pacific Grove A night photograph of the Northern sky as viewed over Monterey Bay. The photograph was taken from several vantage points along the Monterey Recreation Trail. The Monterey Recreation Trail runs from Monterey to Pacific Grove, CA.
Monterey Bay Nightscape A night photograph of the Northern sky as viewed over Monterey Bay. The photograph was taken from several vantage points along the Monterey Recreation Trail. The Monterey Recreation Trail runs from Monterey to Pacific Grove, CA.
Startrails of Auriga over Monterey Bay Thirty-Six 20 second exposures (12 minutes) combined using the Startrails.exe program. Auriga can be seen in the North-Eastern sky. The green trail in the bay is from a passing boat.
Salinas / “Day or Remembrance Memorial Garden” (# 0076) The “Day or Remembrance Memorial Garden” in Salinas, near the Rodeo Grounds where Monterey area Japanese were involuntarily assembled before being sent to internment camps (mostly to the <u><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/donbrr/9640061740">Poston Internment camp</a></u>) during WWII. There is an an excellent Youtube (link below) depicting this garden and then with extensive pictures of the makeshift barracks on the rodeo grounds. The Densho Encyclopedia entry on the detention facility also gives an excellent and detailed description. Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/1Ol7v6Rc1GQ?feature=shared" rel="noreferrer nofollow">youtu.be/1Ol7v6Rc1GQ?feature=shared</a> Densho Encyclopedia: <a href="https://encyclopedia.densho.org/Salinas_" rel="noreferrer nofollow">encyclopedia.densho.org/Salinas_</a>(detention_facility)/
Salinas / ‘guard animal’? (#0069) Getting closer to why I was visiting the park, I came across this unusual statue – again with no description. But, the fenced enclosure in the background is my real reason for visiting (forthcoming picture).
Monterey / Cannery Row – Fishermen’s mural (# 0061) This particular section of Cannery Row is called <u><a href="https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=55191" rel="noreferrer nofollow">McAbee Beach</a></u> in honor of a failure by John McAbee, who purchased the beach around 1900 and planned (but failed) to create a small tourist attraction here of cottages and rental boats. There is no explanation for the simple mural of fishermen, but a nearby placard notes that Portugese whalers used this beach in the mid-1800s for catching whales to extract the oil for lamps, until that failed due to the discovery of kerosene in the late 1800’s. And then, after McAbee’s efforts failed, the beach became the home for a Chinese fishing village that led to the sardine industry. So, there is a long history fishing being launched from this beach. ******* Note that there appears to be either a seal or an otter a little past the break water. It appears to be floating on its back, so probably an otter.
Monterey / Fisherman’s Wharf (# 0056) Last Christmas at Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf.
PG Point Pinos / Subaru deer?? (# 0054) Given all of the ads with Subarus driven by dogs, maybe he commutes to golf in the nearby Subaru….

Contact STEINBECK WAX MUSEUM

STEINBECK WAX MUSEUM
700 CANNERY ROW
MONTEREY
CA
93940

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STEINBECK WAX MUSEUM Information

MID # 8400600057
Name STEINBECK WAX MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.616115, -121.900302
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 053
US Census Tract: 012502
US Census Block: 2002