The Wildling Museum celebrates nature and wilderness as seen through the eyes of its finest painters, printmakers, photographers, and other artists. It offers a diverse calendar of art workshops, nature hikes, lectures and more. Through our exhibitions and programs we hope to inspire our visitors to better appreciate and want to conserve our nation's dwindling natural areas. Since its inception in 1997, the Wildling Museum has become a vital part of the cultural landscape of Santa Barbara County. Located in the charming town of Solvang, in the heart of the Santa Barbara wine country, the Wildling Museum offers several major exhibitions each year year in addition to numerous art competitions, local art shows, student shows and more. The only museum in California exclusively focused on pairing art and nature, the Wildling is perfectly situated within the Santa Ynez Valley, at the gateway to the San Rafael wilderness area, so that guests can not only enjoy the beauty of the wilderness as seen through the eyes of notable artists, but can also spend part of their day experiencing the wilderness themselves.