di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art

Such a unique property and collection. Definitely do a tour!! Our guide was super knowledgeable and added a ton of color to the experience. The setting is gorgeous and is beautifully framed by many of the "portal" pieces on the property.

It's a small museum / museums cause there are two of them within a mile surrounded by scenic beauty and a picturesque lake. There are wineries surrounding the area, which makes it look even cooler. There is a shuttle service for free between the two museums. The museums aren't great but it's not bad for one time visit. 20$ with the scenery doesn't seem like a bad package

Everything is so nice. Every piece is amazing. I really loved it. You could tell the workers care about their art. I recommend to everybody. Also it’s right next to the water which makes it a thousand times better 💝

So beautiful, the sculptures and art work are funky and interesting. It made me smile. The place is beautiful and the shuttle takes you to the other sections. The entrance in $17.00 dollars if you are student or military. The staff is so kind and helpful. I loved everything about it.

Very cool, colorful, small art museum in Napa. The shuttle takes you from the front to the back gallery. There is a big outdoor sculpture garden as well but it was raining when we went so didn't get the chance.

💙💙💙Omg!! This was an amazing experience! It is such a great place with incredible collection and surroundings! I would really recommend you to spend at least 3 hours, there is so much to do. 2 indoor galleries filled with great artist, a great light installation in the “chapel”, the sculpture garden 🪴 and the walk around the like is just perfect. They have small bus which can take you around, you can rent and play pétanque and spend wonderful day with art and nature! 🎨🦚💙

Beautiful break from Napa and Sonoma wine tastings. Also good to do on rainy day in two large indoor exhibition spaces though there is plenty of outdoor sculpture to stroll through in fine weather too. Staff is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and ready to share rich history and emphasis on local artists and style. Exhibits are changed every three to four months to showcase more local artists so it’s always fresh and interesting. Easy to get to between Napa and Sonoma right along the highway.

What a unique museum in wine country. Beautiful museum loved sculpture garden Staff knowledgeable and attentive. If you have time stop in for a stroll!

After My Own Art Located on 217 acres of pristine Napa Valley land, the Di Rosa is a contemporary art museum that's been operating publicly since 1997. This museum is the personal collection of Rene & Veronica di Rosa. The Good: *Temporary exhibits rotate approximately every four months. *Complimentary umbrellas (more on that later) *A good portion of the exhibits are outdoors along their gorgeous property. *Shuttle if you don't want to or need assistance walking from building to building. *You really have to like weird shit because this place is full of it. Personally, I love it, but if you're more "serious" art person, then this probably won't be your jam. *Picnic tables on the grounds, as you're encouraged to bring food and drink to enjoy in their outdoor area. *Friendly staff The Meh: *General admission of $25 might be a touch high for an art museum. The Ugly: *Be wary when visiting during inclement weather,as there's a large part of this museum that's outdoors. So you'll probably miss out on some of it, but the free umbrellas (mentioned above) did come in handy. Conclusion: Fun art museum with some really cool pieces and doesn't take itself too seriously.

I was pleasantly surprised by my visit to this museum. It's more like a beautiful and magnificent park decorated with art. For that reason, I'd recommend wearing hiking shoes. There are two main galleries with a quarter mile walk in between, with wonderful views looking out into the lake, families of geese captivating visitors, and lovely artwork along the paved path including a giant gong in the beginning representing the division of war and peace (there's also an option to take a shuttle if you prefer not to walk). Gallery 2 was remarkable starting with the indoor Incorrect Museum exhibition. I can only describe the pieces as weird, comical, unpredictable, and quite intriguing. Some interesting artworks include the Rhino car (covered with random items and made up of two front ends of different cars, plus a rhino head, and actually drivable), the Memory Garden (made up of 4,000 glass bottles, wood, and stone), and the Totem di Rosa, which you can step inside (I even found a bunny in there, lol). Outside, there is a sculpture garden and courtyard with numerous art pieces spaced out really well. Thus, prepare to walk as you explore the various sculptures, including a steel flying dragon, a pile of boats, cute sheep set up on a hill to look real, a quirky looking giant harp, and a very tall chair. There are also picnic tables for guests, in a shady area covered by trees, and picturesque gardens and pathways to stroll through before making your way back to Gallery 1, the gift shop, and parking lot. I had a wonderful time here this past weekend, it was so much more than I expected, and I definitely recommend this place if you're looking for some interesting art or even if you're just into peaceful and scenic outdoor environments.

I love being a member here. I come and check out amazing local art and wander aimlessly around the beautiful grounds getting my steps in before it closes. It's an oasis in wine country where you can take in the beauty of nature and also admire world famous artists work. Absolutely delightful. It's a safe haven for me to walk around solo and enjoy so much. Little birds, trees and landscape, art, the big pond and nice folks. Thank you for existing and bringing such cool stuff to our area.

Beautiful area and great art everything from a decorated automobile to really cool abstract paintings and collage and sculpture. Cost was $20 you get a ride through the grounds with a knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend a visit.

The art garden area behind the back building is in bad shape. Overgrown, very weedy....had to crunch through dusty scratchy weeds to read the plaques. Art all dirty not well cared for....some unmarked... dog feces in one area.....in fact all the outdoor pieces were dirty......the wine bottle house, which is quite interesting, was filthy. Someone needs to at least use a Webster on it once in a blue moon.

Happened to be in Napa earlier in the day for another event and wanted a low-key way to spend the rest of the afternoon. I decided to check out Di Rosa as I was able to get free admission through my library's Disover & Go program. I was able to join their guided tour at 1:30 PM. Be warned, the tour is several hours, and quite a bit of their art pieces are outdoors so make sure you wear comfortable footwear to navigate the gravelly terrain. Overall, I like how the Di Rosa center has a collection of un pretentious and funky artwork. It's unique how the art pieces are spread out not just in indoor galleries, but also outside. They have these trollies that take you in between the galleries since it's so big. Overall, I had a wonderful experience and I highly recommend the tour if you have the time as we got to see some pieces that are normally locked.

I love this outdoor art center. It have incredible landscapes and wonderful art sculptures that matches the amazing sceneries.

Located in the Carneros region of Napa Valley surrounded by Winery Lake is Di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art. Rene Di Rosa's art collection comes from Bay Area artists, much of it Funk Art, from the late 1950's, but Di Rosa spent decades amassing a sizable assortment of quirky pieces. The vast site consists of a couple buildings that house both permanent & rotating exhibits, but the main attraction is the Sculpture Garden, which you get to via shuttle. Wear sunscreen or a hat if you're visiting when it's especially sunny out & be prepared to walk a fair distance. The many reviewers who've enjoyed their visit have an appreciation for this type of art I simply do not possess; my personal taste lies outside of this space. I muttered an audible "wtf" when I came across the flying angel sculpture & had a visceral reaction to the many hands reaching out of the ground. Could be your bizarre cup o' tea, but wasn't mine. Tickets are $20/person.

Interesting art in a beautiful setting. A perfect break from wine tasting southern Napa county.

We spent about 2 hours here on Sunday, wandering around Gallery 1, Gallery 2, the sculpture meadow, and the courtyard. It was neat, but I wouldn't say it's worth $20 per person admission. It would've been nice if the guy at the admissions desk let us know up front there was a shuttle. It's a little bit of a walk from Gallery 1 to everything else. Really appreciated the guest amenities -- lots of random benches and chairs scattered inside and outside, water coolers, restrooms, loaner umbrellas, all strategically placed. The collection is thought provoking and well spaced out. Bring a hat.

I always drove past here wondering what this place was. Finally decided to check it out. I do like contemporary art. it is smaller than big city museums of contemporary art but I think that is expected. There are two galleries, sculpture garden, and a sculpture meadow. the cool thing is that there is a shuttle that takes u from the first gallery and gift shop to the second gallery. I was willing to walk but Im glad I didn't because I was wearing dress shoes and it was a little far. I like how there were weird exhibits, and art that u can actually enter and go inside. some of the pieces caught me off guard like In an eerie way. I was disappointed that I didn't get to see the tallest filing cabinet because the sculpture meadow was closed due to recent rain and flooding, but I guess that means I will have to come back. My favorite piece was the blah blah blah boxes.

This is beautiful spot with an interesting collection of modern art & sculptures. We enjoyed touring the facility! The grounds are lovely & the sculpture garden is a viewing bonus while walking the property.

A unique art experience that rebels against mainstream elitist art standards. Recommended for those with an open mind! There is water and snacks here, but coming in the day there is a bit of a walk to the second gallery by the vineyards. There is a shuttle that can take you there too with a very friendly and knowledgeable driver (Dave). Very memorable exhibitions and by far one of the more interesting art museums I have been to. This museum has over 1600 rotating pieces of art that are switched tri-monthly and yearly.

Come to di Rosa to see contemporary art with a side of nature! I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to di Rosa and will definitely be back. I've visited Domaine Carneros several times and never realized there was an art museum across the way. Upon entering gallery one, we were greeted by staff member Channa, who was very helpful in overviewing the history of the museum, layout of the property, and highlights from each gallery. The first gallery features local artists, and the second gallery is about a 10-minute walk away. You can take the shuttle there, but I recommend walking to take in the views and see some wildlife swimming in the lake. di Rosa sits on over 200+ acres and there are hiking trails and picnic areas around the property. Once you arrive at gallery two, you'll enter the permanent collection, titled "The Incorrect Museum." I loved exploring the variety of pieces from di Rosa's collection, which includes paintings, immersive exhibits, mixed media pieces, and more. The outdoor sculpture garden loops back up to the di Rosa home where you can catch the shuttle to the main entrance. I left feeling refreshed and inspired by the scenery and the art. You can easily spend the afternoon here, and I highly recommend you make a visit in-between tastings or exploring Napa County!

This art center has a lot to offer. Aside from its natural beauty there are sculptures and paintings to see in almost any direction you go. We opted to not take the trolly and walked the southern part of the lake. There is a lot of artwork scattered through out the galleries so wear walking shoes. Don't forget to bang the gong and explore the war and peace of its sound.

What a special place! The helpful staff is knowledgeable and engaged in the arts process - everyone from the admission entry staff, to the knowledgeable gallery director who is an artist and instructor, to the amiable tram driver who returned us to the parking lot as he shared specific stories about the founder's vision. Although we visited on a gloomy day when rain dominated the forecast - inside the gallery buildings was brightly warm - in part due to the vibrant modern art. And actually, I'd support a "rainy day here" because what appeared to be rain clouds from afar simply intensified the beautiful and dramatic landscape & scenery. While not all of this artwork are my "favorites", many will stay in my mind. These artists are important representations of a specific California time period, and the collection includes pieces by Robert Bechtle, Joan Brown, Viola Frey, Judy Dater, David Ireland, and loads more. The bright gallery vibe is generous, graphic, and goofy - in a good way. The land is amazing, as is the vision of the founder. Kudos, Di Rosa Center - may you bloom and grow.

Perfect, a beautiful museum with Amazing art from great Minds of artists. The grounds are full of surprises. I joined and looking forward to so much more.

Amazing art! It was an exhibition by Viola Frey who produced art by the tons. There were so many provocative pieces and I found myself staring and mesmerized. We also had a great experience with the women at the front desk. They were passionate and the art and were so helpful! The tram driver was the best part of the entry because the parking lot, well its sucks! It's ugly and desolate. I hear the sounds of a near empty bank account when we pulled in to the weedy drive. There is no signage either! It's too bad because I'm guessing that many guests think they are in the wrong place and drive away. Persevere and you will be glad you did. You will see an amazing installation in an old vineyard.

Hmmm, this place doesn't quite have what it takes. Though tucked into beautiful countryside; the permanent collection is only marginally interesting; from first call to onsite interactions -customer service was rude, uninformed, and prickly. The staff we interacted with via phone and in person were inexperienced and hostile. As a group we realized one public facing staffer in particular was miserable and would rather no one visited. Suggestions! Go with low expectations and a picnic.

Make your reservation online to tour the galleries and grounds for $18 a person before you go. When it's your tour time, your guide will show you around Gallery 1 and explain the theme of the collections and give details about the artists and the pieces. Then you will take a shuttle to Gallery 2. After seeing Gallery 2 you will take a guided walk around the grounds which depending on the size of your group will take 30 minutes or so. We went at 10am in July and it was pretty warm walking around with no shade and the trail was dry and dusty. The walk ends at the di Rosa house and there is a small garden/grassy area that you can explore to see more outdoor pieces. There is a bathroom located in the area. The shuttle will pick you up at this location and take you back to the entrance. I would say give it a good two hours as to not feel rushed trying to make it to your next destination. Bring: a hat/umbrella, sunscreen, closed toed shoes- the trail could be a challenge for some.

I was interested in seeing their Sculpture Garden. On Weds, Thurs & Fri, there is a tour for a limited number so be sure to reserve online or call. On the weekends it is self-guided. Free admission to Napa and Sonoma locals on the first Wednesday of each month (with i.d.). Thank you! On a hot day like today, we wished we could have had a place to wet our whistle along the tour. However, you are not allowed to bring in any food or drink so as to protect its natural beauty. Our docent, Susan was very passionate, engaging, and informative about all of the artwork and the individual artists. Art exhibits in one of the galleries changes every 3 months. We will be back!

Wow, the location, galleries and views are outstanding. My experience as a customer, though was appalling. From incredibly rude interactions with a service manager(so sorry you are unhappy about everything hon)- to overbearing experiences with several front line staff. Di Rosa needs to remind their desk and phone staff that brusqueness, over explaining rules, regulations, and negativity are not methods that inspire a return. Go for the art, nature and keep away from the downright snobby desk clerks.

We like art, always go to museums and galleries. Di rosa website said welcome to bring food unless it's an alcoholic beverage. I thought that's pretty cool. So We brought some snacks and clothe to seat. No one said anything about our bags. We found a nice picnic(?) area with picnic tables in the sculpture meadow, took food out. Then a guy with a bike came to us and said food is not allowed. He said he has been keeping eyes on us if we eat the food and the people are yelling into his earphone to stop us. I was confused and told him the website said welcome to bring food! He literally said " IS IT MY FUALT?!" I didnt know what to say. I read the website again, it said food is welcome for certain balcony area. Well then this is my fault because i didnt read all of the rules and thought its okay to sit and have some crackers on the picnic table. We were visiters, we didnt know. Why were there picnic tables then???? Simply he was supposed to redirected us to the balcony but he didn't know about his own work's rule. 1.They could have just come to us and said the food is allowed in the balcony area only, not shadowing and following us 2. should have put signs in picnic area, "food is not allowed here" 3. More signs which way to go, if there are restricted area. 4. Staff needs to be more kind to the people who have paid to be here.

This is run by a nonprofit. Donated by the original owner. The art varies in quality. But it is a fun gallery to visit.

Anyone who says the Di Rosa "is just like..." is lying; there's nothing that's just like this place. Rene Di Rosa, in his lifetime, amassed an enormous art collection of more than 2,000 pieces made by 800+ one-time or long-time Nor Cal artists. What he liked was vibrant, messy, whimsical, contemporary, and irreverent. With his collection he aimed to please no one other than himself. At some point, he also purchased a massive swath of Carneros region acreage then turned it into vineyards. He sold off much of those vineyards, then developed the remaining 200+ acres and toiled away to make it accessible to the public. Now it sits across the highway from Domaine Carneros, marked only by a small roadway sign and some metal sheep (created by his 3rd wife) on the small knoll that hides his serenely beautiful Winery Lake from view of the road. Mr. Di Rosa believed art should be viewed and enjoyed for pleasure, pure and simple, and when the preserve first opened there were no markers identifying the artist, the name of the artwork, or the medium. Mr. Di Rosa, a rogue, used to pop into tours, giddy about sharing his collection. His enthusiasm was contagious. Rene Di Rosa has passed now, and the preserve is still there with his wild-ass collection of works. It's like a peek into the mind of the man, a self-described "art-aholic", and the setting is stunning. They've now added artist identifiers and artwork names but it's still the same: An incredible collection of art and sculpture set amidst acreage of utmost beauty, like scenes stolen from "Manon of the Spring". You'll need to arrange a tour here, to see the entire collection and grounds. If you're feeling lucky you might also inquire about hosting a picnic out under the Oaks near the sculpture garden. Even if you don't enjoy every piece of art you'd have to be blind not to find something to smile at. For me, the setting and the 2 art cars by David Best make this a worthwhile stop. Everything else is gravy.

2nd time to Di Rosa this time for the Nature Tour $20pp to hike up Milliken Peak, it's only 3 miles RT, 500 elev gain. You take a shuttle to a spot, there is bathroom there in the building, then go on the hike. Some artwork on the way up. It was a warm day but everyone made it to the top, nice views up there. On the way back you go to the Sculpture Garden, several artwork there. You don't have to take the shuttle back, I recommend walking to see more artwork and to spend more time there. Back to the main gallery there is artwork there too. Bathrooms available in the main gallery. Worth a visit, just not the same weekend as NASCAR Race due to Traffic.

Fantastic Viola Frey retrospective!!! We had a lovely time thanks Dave Els, docent extraordinaire! Amazing place, beautifully kept grounds, spectacular location... Hope to return again soon!!!

In my opinion this is perhaps the most interesting, unique, beautiful venues for viewing contemporary art. The setting in the wine country of Sonoma, surrounded by vineyards, next to a large pond, is stunning. Every time I visit friends in that area I make a point of going to the museum and seeing what new exhibit they're showing! The outdoor "sculpture garden" Is another unique feature and should not be missed.

This was our 2nd free museum pass after the California Academy of Sciences 2 weeks prior. I didn't have a lot of expectations for di Rosa but it was totally mind-blowing! What a wonderful and beautiful experiece to be here on a weekend - to get to see a reflection of Bay Area's cultural mood and how the artworks represent the value of humanity, that connection to a greater purpose and aspiration.

diRosa is a very nice art museum, with no pretenses. The two exhibit buildings show a nice variety of art in a very open atmosphere. Building 1 is adjacent to a lovely lake teeming with wildlife. The highlight, however, is the Sculpture Meadow. Many unique sculptures spread throughout a very pleasant meadow. There are a few sculptures up a hillside for the adventurous. It's well worth planning a couple of hours for the Sculpture Meadow. You have not lived until you have seen a 40-drawer file cabinet! An informative tour with a knowledgeable docent is available if reserved in advance, and is included with the cost of admission. Highly recommended.

Eh. Seems like a waste of $18. Luckily, I was granted free admission with my museum intern ID. If we had just spent $36 for the 2 of us, I think I would have been inclined to ask for a refund. Partly my fault for not noting the sculpture garden is open to tours only, but this seems silly to me. All sculpture gardens & parks I've visited before are open access. What really irritated me is the shuttle (YES, I said shuttle) driver, although a very nice, friendly guy, stated that they are working on the logistics of open access to the outdoor sculptures, which will justify the $18 entry fee. Sooooooo, what's justifying it now? And the fact that they don't allow you to walk to the second building, but you have to take the SHUTTLE, is even more irritating. Why are you hiding your grounds!! Show them off! Maybe one or 2 interesting pieces inside the first building from the main collection. I'll also note, that although I didn't take the guided tour of the buildings, I feel like I almost was on it since the space is so small and heard everything the guide said by default. His delivery was quite condescending to the group. He spoke to the group as if they were a bunch of 5 year olds. His repeated "what do you see?" "What do you think this is ?" questions were getting pretty comical. I'd suggest maybe doing a thorough explanation of the art instead. People aren't signing up for a class, they just want solid info. Try to go for the outdoor sculpture tour. Skip the rest.

One of our favorite experiences during our weekend in Napa! It was nice to do something that wasn't wine tasting or eating. You have to make a reservation which is easy to do online. The tour starts in the main gate house and they drive you up the hill to the main gallery. The art is beautiful and quirky! I loved so many of the pieces! The outdoor art installations were my favorite--including a car hanging from a tree and a flying angel sculpture. At the end of the tour, you can see the residence of the namesake of the experience: Rene Di Rosa. Our tour guides were lovely and clearly super passionate about the art and this place! The roaming peacocks were also amazing and put on quite the show for us. This was a perfect way to spend a few hours on a warm afternoon! Highly recommend it!

di Rosa is an amazing respite from a long day of wine tasting in Napa. This place has an amazing collection of 20th century pop art that sprawls across multiple buildings that covers acres of rolling hills next to a spring-fed lake. The collection include many outdoor art installations. The collection of paintings, sculpture & technology-enabled art is huge. It takes a few hours just to wander around the place with your tour guide to see the footprint of the place. It would take days to actually take in everything on the grounds. This place may not be for everyone, I notice some reviewers critiquing the art as not being actual art. I personally find the collection at di Rosa to be eclectic and beautiful. I'll add a few photos to this review so people can gains sense for the style at di Rosa. I will say that my tween-age son was kinda freaked out by the flying angel statue, I'll leave the details as a surprise for your visit... My advice is to take a few hours to take a tour here, it is a unique experience in wine country that would be a shame to miss.

"Artists are wildflowers"-Rene DiRosa (1919-2010) DiRosa's motto has been "Art Alive!" and it certainly is. Milliken Peak provides a picturesque backdrop for DiRosa's eclectic collection of modern art. Rene DiRosa filled his house&garden with artwork. He was always fascinated with novelty. There's shimmering Winery Lake, flocks of birds, some nesting within the galleries&main house, and peacocks wandering the grounds. Tho the Main Gallery is closed for renovations (amazingly, most of the art survived the 2014 quake, despite the nearby epicenter), it's far better to see his residence with its spectacular cellar, along with the sculpture garden. David Best's Rhinocar used to be the sole highlight of the Gatehouse Gallery. Currently, the Gatehouse Gallery highlights DiRosa's artistic&personal relationships- including art from City Lights founder Lawrence Ferlinghetti. The permanent exhibition in the Gatehouse of magma chamber/cloud rings is stunning. Ray Belden's "Nature Remains" slowly crumbles into the hillside. Sam Yates' "Minuet in MG" is the world's tallest file cabinet. In a sense, the DiRosa Preserve is an artistic pilgrimage. Paul Kos' "Chartres Blue" is impressive. It's a video installation of one of Chartres' stained glass windows over the course of a day, condensed to 12 minutes. Unsurprisingly, Kos was married in this chapel of sorts. Another amazing sight is the Glass Chapel/AIDS Chapel by local Napa artist Gordon Huether&Veronica DiRosa. It's adorned with irises&California poppies. It overlooks the sculpture garden, the vineyards, tucked within the tabernacle of Nature. Pros- The gift shop has been significantly improved. Perfect for the artsy person in your life. The docents are excellent. Friendly, helpful, they love their job, they love the art. The $12 hour-and-a-half tour is worth the price. It's far cheaper than San Francisco art museums... and it's LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION. Cons- The parking lot could use some improvement. $5 for the Gatehouse Gallery is a bit overpriced. Spring for the $12 tour and it's worth your time. A beautiful, eclectic, modern collection in a beautiful setting.

Domaine Carneros is 1 of my fav wineries & we've been going there for years, looking over at the hills across the way w/ the cutout sheep in the field All this time we thought it was part of Domaine Carneros' charm Well, it's in all reality, Di Rosa - an incredibly fun, funky, quirky art preserve where there are lots of unique instillations for the eye to behold We saw there was a Zombie exhibit going on until 9/17 so we promptly made our rezzies ( yes you need rezzies b/c they're only allowed 75 visitors per day ) Original & freaky fun - this museum showcased Bay Area artists & had all kinds of inside & outdoor pieces to blow your mind We visited the main house & the art gallery - I understand there's also a hike through their vast property which allows people to see even more artwork that's not readily available to view w/ the basic tour Can't wait to come back & discover new pieces of brilliance!

We came here based on rave reviews in our travel books, but found out you CANNOT browse the grounds without a tour guide. It's not spelled out that way on their website, but that's the situation you will find yourself in if you drive out here special. So we were allowed to browse, for a suggested $10 donation per person, their indoor art, which was maybe 10 items. Waste of money and time, frankly. Their gift shop was filled with cute things, as so many art places' gift shops are, but that was hardly worth the trip or the cost.

I love this place, my only regret is I don't live closer so I can't take advantage of being a member. Anytime I'm in Napa, this is a must stop. They have a large eclectic collection of modern art that goes from inside to outside. Everything from an art car to a flying statue. This place is not for everyone, you have to really have an appreciation for art. If you question modern art in general or you appreciate the occasional painting, it may be too much of a commitment. You are required to take a tour, you are not allowed to roam freely. Tours range from 1.5-2 hours and there are several options depending on the season. If you like an excuse to shop, they also have a good gift shop where you enter and exit. Bring good walking shoes because there is gravel and uneven ground. If it's sunny out bring sunscreen and a hat because it gets hot. On a nice day, you can decline the ride back and take a nice walk back by the duck pond. This is one of the best collections in Napa and a unique collection in general. There are over 2,000 pieces of art. The docents are very knowledgeable and passionate about the art and the history of Di Rosa. I'd recommend going here before you start your wine tasting. Watch out for cops on the road there (from both directions), they are notorious for speed traps.

Click on the website link. This is a fun art collection. Run by Docents. One of my favorite places in Nor CAL. I'm a member. This museum deserves patronage. GO!

The staff was very friendly. The museum was nice and clean and covid cautious. We always love visiting museums this is like the art collection of the Adams family. Very unique unfortunately we leaned we don't care for funk art which this museum is.

Wow...I must've missed something.... We paid $5 each (aka suggested donation) and saw absolutely nothing....we walked around the entire exhibit and was done in about 10 minutes. The art tour was unavailable since we came 30 minutes before closing. I was SOOOO disappointed. If Di Rosa was a "for profit" gallery, I would've requested my "suggested donation" back. Someone, please explain why this place is so highly reviewed b/c I can't understand...

Wow! This was a lucky find. I wasn't blown away by their permanent collection, but it was decent and there were a few memorable pieces that are still spinning in my brain. However, their exhibit dedicated to Viola Frey was amazing. The setting is also great with the main collection in one building, the exhibit in another a short walk by a lake away (or shuttle if you need it), and then the outdoor collection. We'll be back.

We were so blown away by this museum! The larger gallery in the back has some of the most interesting and creative funky contemporary art we had ever seen, and were so surprised to find it in Napa. The glass bottle house and some of the outdoor sculptures (especially, and unexpectedly, the 7-story-tall filing cabinet) were delightful. The experience of walking the grounds and finding the various attractions (banging the giant gong, cute picnic areas, sitting by the beautiful lake) also just made for a wonderful, relaxed day. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable, and there is a shuttle that circulates often in case you can't easily walk that far, or are in a rush. There is also a beautiful picnic area in the back, which we plan to use in the future (but note: from reading other reviews, it's not clear whether it's OK to eat at them, so check the rules before you try). We were surprised that we spent 4 hours here, but we had to leave to eat; we wished we could have stayed even longer. We will absolutely be going back!

Absolutely worth the drive from San Francisco. I highly recommend checking out their website first to see if there are any special events of interest. These sell out fast, so plan ahead. My favorite is the walking tour of the sculpture grounds. This large area is not accessible to the public. You will see beautiful views, impressively large sculptures from local California artists, enjoy the leisurely pace and maybe even talk the guide into a peek at the forbidden former residence on site. Buy tix way ahead of time. Bring sunscreen and a good camera. Afterwards make sure to stop by the main gallery. Love the art car and similar acts of whimsy appearing to and fro. On your way to or fro stop at Cornerstone in Sonoma for lunch and more art/design inspiration.

Shucks, what can I say. I have loved, loved, loved this place, I want to love this place, and I don't want the current management to make it increasingly more difficult to love this place. We recently went to the members opening of "Be not still: Living in uncertain times, Part 2". So let me give you the opening quote that the director chose from James B. Comey, "We are experiencing a dangerous time in our country with a political environment where basic facts are disputed, fundamental truth is questioned, lying is normalized and unethical behavior is ignored, excused or rewarded." OK, so I think, maybe this guy, Robert Sain, the executive director, gets it. He gets that Rene would have been distraught by what's going on. And he wants to use Rene's collection to speak to that bewilderment. But Rene's collection is not just a collection, it's a culture. So maybe Robert gets it to the point he is going to use the whole culture. Meanwhile-back-at-the-ranch, as outrageous and larger-than-life as Rene was, he knew that you caught more of what you wanted to catch with honey than vinegar. And what was Rene's honey, his culture? Humor & the love-of-life-Joie-de-vivre!!! So we arrive on the scene and the valet parking is nice, the sparkling wine was nice, and we even got a second glass when we asked for it. Now we are in the first, smaller gallery. It's interesting, there are really smart people there, mostly well dressed, some very well dressed, but not over-dressed, all well behaved. We proceed, and are abruptly, rudely, stopped and told we can't take our flute of sparkling wine forward. Thinking that this might be part of the "installation" that there is someone trying to make us feel "uncertain", and I am supposed to "be not still living in un-certain times" I think for a moment, I should tell her that I am certain that I respect art, am in full control of my motor abilities, and I am taking this glass forward. Uh-uh. She was serious. I looked up and saw uniformed security guards. (Not gentle people in blue blazers.) My God! I've never seen 'cops' at di Rosa. Slightly disoriented, because there ain't no honey here, we proceed to the back door where I figure we can catch the tram to Gallery 2, the larger one. I'm stopped at the door by some one that has caught the opposite culture of Rene. He says, the trams aren't running. OK, can we walk? He says, "No! We are going to have 700 people here, go back and have another glass of wine." But my wine glass has been confiscated.... Now, not disoriented, but aghast, all I can think about is that if I were part of this event I would run those trams so all the patrons won't have to stand in line and get less patronly. Why is it that people systematically take the fun out of a place? That is the bottom line of this review! And! I can say, I am not still. Dear Management, reverse your path. There are very, very, very few museums that are fun, you are killing the fun, and apparently getting excused, rewarded, and ignoring what you have inherited. Pogo... (OK, somebody is going to say, but he never talked about the art. So just so you know, we have all been disappointed about the removal of the carneros in Carneros. And replaced with what? Dry grass on a reservoir is not a blank canvas, but a heartless removal of an icon that we all thought we owned. And when Veronica's family asked where the sheep went, our local newspaper said they did not get a straight answer. So we are talking about family. She did that sculpture, and Rene did "Field Hands". I was shocked to see his sculpture had been relocated to the top of the earthen dam of the reservoir. It is eerie there. It reminded my bride of, "A spooky, dark graveyard. Hands begging for help. Not in a field where you were seeing them from above. It was a surprise to see them there, but not a good surprise. I did not feel invited." So the whimsy of the sculpture, and the choice of the site by the 'artist' is what it takes to keep it fun. I could go on, but we were banned from our stroll.)

Cool, hidden gem off the highway surrounded by stunning Napa vineyards and rolling hills. On a day with nice weather it is so worth roaming the landscape to all of the sculptures in the sculpture meadow and taking the walk back to the main gallery. Students and teachers get in for free!

I was moderately disappointed because I came here hoping to see the outdoor gallery and enjoy what the gallery had to offer but we couldn't see it . I don't think the price of admission was worth it. Plus the security made me feel uncomfortable it felt like they were our shadow, The only good thing about this gallery was Gregory the tour guy and the scenic shuttle ride.

Di Rosa was an incredible experience. Our tour guides were very informative and made this trip very interesting. The art was beautiful and amazing. Defiantly planning to come back here for the outdoor hike.

Very cool! You might pass this place by thinking it was another winery, but this vast and expansive property features a huge amount of modern art. In fact, it's so big you'll need to make a reservation so that they can drive you out to the different sites to see many of the exhibits. During our tour we were able to tour "the residence" which featured di Rosas personal collection of art, which occupies almost every inch of available space. The tour volunteers were very knowledgeable and able to talk off script about the pieces. I'm not typically a "modern art guy" ... but I really enjoyed it and could feel the passion that produced this vast collection.

Such a fun and unique stop! Very eclectic array of art but so much passion. The grounds and buildings are beautiful. If you're a lover of art you should stop!