The best arts & culture spots in Visalia

8 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Kearney Mansion Museum

Arts & Culture

Step inside Kearney Mansion Museum for a guided walk through M. Theo Kearney’s 1903 residence, furnished with period pieces from the era he…

7160 W Kearney Blvd (Fresno)

“Step inside Kearney Mansion Museum for a guided walk through M. Theo Kearney’s 1903 residence, furnished with period pieces from the era he served as President of the Raisin Growers Association.”

From the Fresno newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Forestiere Underground Gardens

Arts & Culture

Beat the Valley heat and nerd out on local history with a guided tour through Forestiere Underground Gardens. Wander a hand-dug maze of…

5021 W Shaw Ave (Fresno)

“Beat the Valley heat and nerd out on local history with a guided tour through Forestiere Underground Gardens. Wander a hand-dug maze of rooms, courtyards and fruit trees built in the early 1900s by Baldassare Forestiere, with ancient Roman arches and microclimates that sit a cool 10 to 20 degrees lower.”

From the Clovis newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Visalia Fox Theatre

Arts & Culture

Visalia Fox Theatre is lining up community movie nights this week with Cars midweek and Who Framed Roger Rabbit by Friday, plus national…

308 W Main St

“Visalia Fox Theatre is lining up community movie nights this week with Cars midweek and Who Framed Roger Rabbit by Friday, plus national acts like Justin Willman rolling in next month. If you’ve been meaning to enjoy a night out, consider this your sign.”

From the Visalia newsletter, August 4, 2026

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ImagineU Children's Museum

Arts & Culture

Colorful hands-on exhibits & events with multicultural, science, environmental & arts themes.

210 N Tipton St

“Colorful hands-on exhibits & events with multicultural, science, environmental & arts themes.”

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Veterans Memorial Museum Inc

Arts & Culture

Museum in Veterans Memorial Auditorium with objects commemorating veterans & US military history.

2425 Fresno St (Fresno)

“Museum in Veterans Memorial Auditorium with objects commemorating veterans & US military history.”

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Jack Kelley Museum of African American History & Culture

Arts & Culture

Museum featuring exhibits on the history & culture of African Americans in the San Joaquin Valley.

1857 Fulton St (Fresno)

“Museum featuring exhibits on the history & culture of African Americans in the San Joaquin Valley.”

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Meux Home Museum

Arts & Culture

Elegant 1800s Victorian mansion with period furnishings, a scenic garden & guided tours.

1007 R St (Fresno)

“Elegant 1800s Victorian mansion with period furnishings, a scenic garden & guided tours.”

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Fresno Discovery Center

Arts & Culture

Science center with hands-on exhibits including fossil digs, fishing & educational displays.

1944 N Winery Ave (Fresno)

“Science center with hands-on exhibits including fossil digs, fishing & educational displays.”

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