BEGINNINGS OF THE SCHULZ MUSEUM
When the idea of constructing a museum was originally brought up with Schulz, he was uninterested. After all, he was working on his comic strip on a regular basis and did not consider himself a "museum piece." Fortunately, this did not deter the dynamic three of cartoon historian Mark Cohen, the cartoonist's wife, Jean, and Schulz's lifelong friend and attorney, Edwin Anderson, from realising their ambition of creating a location where everyone could partake in Schulz's work and his distinctive perspective of the world.
The Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center is a museum dedicated to the works of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. The museum, located in Santa Rosa, California, opened on August 17, 2002, two years after Schulz's death.
Many of the original Peanuts strips, as well as other artwork by Schulz, may be found at the museum. The Great Hall is dominated by two masterpieces by Japanese artist Yoshiteru Otani: 3.5-ton wood sculpture showing Snoopy's growth and a 22-foot-high ceramic mosaic comprised of 3,588 Peanuts strips that combine to produce the picture of Lucy van Pelt holding the football for Charlie Brown to kick. Among the permanent displays of the museum is a painting by Christo depicting
Growing Enthusiasm
After viewing artist and designer Yoshiteru Otani's imaginative and amusing ideas for the Snoopy Town stores in Japan in 1997, Schulz's passion for a museum grew. Otani, according to Charles and Jean Schulz, might contribute an aspect of aesthetic whimsy to a museum that would balance and compliment the comic artwork. As a result, plans were developed to construct a museum on the same site where Schulz spent his days working at his studio, resting at the Warm Puppy Café, which is located within the Redwood Empire Ice Arena (Snoopy's Home Ice), or playing tennis or softball.
The Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center was created to represent the globally acclaimed cartoonist's humble, low-key, and comfortable demeanour and style. Charles "Sparky" Schulz was engaged in every design step until his death in 2000. Following his death, his widow, Jean, along with close friends, family members, museum and design experts, carried on his goal to build this beautiful and meaningful environment as a memorial to an incredible man.
Museum and Shop Hours
Autumn, Winter, and Spring (Closed Tuesdays)
From Labor Day to Memorial Day, the Museum is open Wednesday through Monday:
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on weekdays (Tuesdays closed)* Weekends 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
*Please keep the following exceptions in mind:
Tuesdays, April 12, November 22, and December 27 are open.
Summer (Open Every Day)
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Museum is open daily:
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on weekdays
Weekends, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Discounts for Groups
Discounts are available for parties of 15 or more visiting the Schulz Museum on weekdays between Noon and 4:00 p.m. Groups are welcome to tour the Museum on their own and participate in any special events that are organised during their stay.
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