Museum of Sonoma County

Tom from @thephoenixtheater and Jim from @petalumamarket stopped by to check out Disturbing the Peace. Tom shared the story of the now iconic trash can.

Punk wasn’t just music—it was a mindset. A raw, creative push against the expected. DISTURBING THE PEACE: Sonoma County’s Early Punk Underground dives into the local scene that left a lasting mark on music, art, and culture. Think rare footage, handmade zines, old-school flyers, and immersive listening moments that capture the spirit of it all. 🗓 On view through August 23, 2026 Step into the rebellion, the creativity, and the DIY energy that still echoes today. #SonomaCounty #DowntownSantaRosa #MuseumOfSonomaCounty #HistoryExhibit #SantaRosa

We caught up with longtime punk locals about their first shows, and the stories are wild, unfiltered, and impossible to forget! Disturbing the Peace pulls you into a scene that never asked for approval. It created its own rules, its own art, and a ripple effect that’s still felt today. This is Sonoma County punk—gritty, expressive, and very much alive. Come experience the energy that redefined what breaking the rules could look like. On view through August 23, 2026 at the Museum of Sonoma County

Punk, but make it family-friendly 🎸⁠ ⁠ On May 9th (11 am–1 pm), Second Saturday at the Museum of Sonoma County is bringing the energy with hands-on activities inspired by Disturbing the Peace.⁠ ⁠ ✨ Make your own buttons + zines⁠ 🎶 Jump on stage and play an instrument⁠ 🖤 Explore Sonoma County’s punk roots⁠ ⁠ Free, creative, and actually fun for all ages, don’t miss it!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SonomaCounty #DowntownSantaRosa #MuseumOfSonomaCounty #HistoryExhibit #santarosa

@alexismadrigal from @kqed_forum stopped by the Musuem today and we even got him behind the drum kit! Listen to @gmeline and Alexis talk about Disturbing the Peace this Friday, May 1st on KQED at 9am.

Punk came out of not fitting in (and not wanting to). 🎸 We talked to local punk veterans about their first shows, and the stories are loud, chaotic, and unforgettable. Disturbing the Peace dives into a scene that didn’t wait for permission. It made noise, made art, and left its mark on everything that followed. This is Sonoma County punk. Raw, messy, and still very much alive. Come see the movement that sparked a new age of rule-breaking. On view through August 23, 2026 at the Museum of Sonoma County

Do you remember Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Running Fence, the 24.5-mile art installation that appeared in Sonoma and Marin counties in 1976? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you!⁠ ⁠ If you have any stories, photos, or personal connections to the Running Fence project, please let us know via the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ Your memories may be shared in our summer exhibition, Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Running Fence at 50! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SonomaCounty #DowntownSantaRosa #MuseumOfSonomaCounty #runningfence #santarosa

Punk isn’t just music. It’s a middle finger. A mindset. A refusal to play by the rules. 🎸 Disturbing the Peace dives into the local scene that didn’t ask for permission—it just made noise, made art, and left a mark on everything that came after. This is Sonoma County punk—loud, messy, and very much alive. Come see what happens when people stop asking and start creating 🖤 ⁠ On view till August 23, 2026,⁠ at the Museum of Sonoma County

September marks the 50th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's Running Fence project. The installation stretched 24.5 miles across 59 properties in Sonoma and Marin Counties, before descending to the Pacific Ocean. To celebrate the anniversary, the Museum of Sonoma County will host an exhibition, "Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Running Fence at 50 Years," which will be on view from June 27 through Nov. 8, 2026. Running Fence required 18 public hearings and the first-ever Environmental Impact Report for a work of art. Through immersive design, powerful visuals, original artworks, and original construction materials, the exhibition invites visitors to rediscover the four-year undertaking required to bring the 18-foot-high, white fabric fence to life. . Images 1,11–14: Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Running Fence, Sonoma and Marin Counties, California, 1972–76. Photos: Wolfgang Volz Image 2: Christo in his studio working on a preparatory collage for Running Fence, New York, 1974. Photo: Wolfgang Volz Image 3: Christo, Running Fence (Project for Sonoma County and Marin County, State of California), Drawing 1974 Images 4–9: Permitting and installation process of Running Fence. Photos: Wolfgang Volz Image 10: Christo and Jeanne-Claude at the Running Fence, California, September 1976. Photo: Wolfgang Volz . . . #Christo #ChristoJeanneClaude #ChristoandJeanneClaude

Amazing show @museumsc

Disturbing the Peace: Sonoma County’s Early Punk Underground On view April 18–August 23, 2026 Museum of Sonoma County Santa Rosa, California The Museum of Sonoma County is pleased to present “Disturbing The Peace: Sonoma County’s Early Punk Underground.” The first-of-its-kind exhibition chronicles the premillenium punk scene in Sonoma County, and its bands, zines, artists, venues and DIY principles that continue to reverberate today. Public Opening and Reception: Friday, April 17, from 5–7pm Find out more: /punk/ [Image: In the 1980s, punks converged in Santa Rosa’s “Anarchy Alley,” including friends Pollen and Christyl, pictured downtown in 1986. CREDIT: Courtesy Pollen Heath.]

Punk was more than a sound—it was a way of thinking, creating, and challenging the norm.⁠ ⁠ DISTURBING THE PEACE: Sonoma County’s Early Punk Underground explores the local scene that helped shape decades of music, art, and culture. Through rare footage, original zines, vintage flyers, and immersive listening experiences, this exhibition brings the energy and ethos of Sonoma County’s punk community to life.⁠ ⁠ On view April 18–August 23, 2026⁠ Opening Reception: Friday, April 17 | 5–7 PM⁠ ⁠ Experience the creativity, resistance, and DIY spirit that continues to resonate today.⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SonomaCounty #DowntownSantaRosa #MuseumOfSonomaCounty #HistoryExhibit #santarosa