Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center

This is a wonderful little gem of a museum! I learned so much as someone who is not as familiar with “Sparky” and his wonderful cartoon friends. You can explore the museum in about an hour but I recommend spending at least 2 hours here because there are videos and an interactive cartooning workshop that I had to miss. The gift shop is small but has great items. The staff were very friendly. There are some great photo opportunities inside and outside. I would highly recommend this place for anyone who is interested in art, US history, or inspiring heroes.

The Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center offers a captivating exploration of the world of Peanuts and the creative genius of Charles M. Schulz. With original comic strips, artwork, and interactive exhibits, it's a must-visit destination for fans of all ages, celebrating the enduring legacy of the beloved characters and the artist behind them

Great museum to explore especially if you travel with kids. We had to change our road trip plans because of the weather and luckily weren’t too far from Peanuts or if you prefer Snoopy’s birth place. You’ll probably spend between 1-2 hours here strolling around the exhibition, watching cartoons, gifts shopping and even ice skating ⛸. Yes, you got it right, there is an ice rink across the street where Mr. Schulz the creator of Peanuts liked to play hockey. Parking is free, also there is a small food court at the rink in case if you get hungry.

Such a well put together museum, it’s not very big, but just big enough to definitely spend at least 45 minutes or more in. Depending on how much you’re really taking in everything. Theres a few cute picture spots to try out. Plus tons of little comic strips. They also have a really cute art studio upstairs that you can spend so much time in. All supplies is included, you can sit down and color a picture there’s a cool light table to trace characters on. Plus an origami instruction activity. I definitely could have stayed a few hours. It was such a cute time, adults are $12 per person which is also also super reasonably priced. There’s also the ice-skating ring next-door and across from it is a bigger gift shop. The museum gift shop is a little small. So I definitely recommend checking out the big gift shop next to the skating ring.

Loved it! Stop here and pay homage to all the wonder of Charles Schulz and his Peanuts legacy. We learned so much about this remarkable man, artist, and community builder. The Warm Puppy Cafe, ice rink, and museum are a great way to spend 2-3 hours or a whole day depending on your interests. We had hard to impress teens with us who had real smiles and a spark of enthusiasm here. That is a true 5 star experience! So much to take in from the history of cartoons, to the life story of "Sparky", and the Peanuts as cultural icons and truth speakers. Lots of engaging tour guides and volunteers around eager to share antidotes. Seeing the actual studio of this artist was a real thrill. Lot of cool interactive surprises here like the kite-eating tree and great photo spots with Peanuts characters and cartoon moments. Really worth a stop for people of ages, even if you are not a Peanuts fan, you will be by the end of this visit.

A wonderful little museum suitable for all ages. Allow 1-2 hours to see all the exhibits. There is also a theater that runs a variety of shows throughout the day. Combine this with adjacent ice rink / snoopy snack bar / Snoopy gift shop and you can make an afternoon of your time here. (Plus the children’s museum on the other side!)

The most absolutely adorable museum paying homage to Charles M Schultz. It's a small museum packed with a lot of information. It's reasonably priced. There are items in this gift shop that they don't carry in the other Peanuts Gift Shop located by the skating rink. They also have an auditorium that showcases some of the cartoons depending on what's playing that month. It's a great experience if you decide to come out this way and plenty of parking. It was also nice to be here on a weekend, but with not a lot of crowds.

A small but really fun and interesting museum detailing the history of peanuts and its creator Charles M. Schultz. The exhibits featured lots of his original drafts and panels and is a really fun insight into the origins and creation of the comics. The exhibits rotate every 6 months, so there is always something new to see. There are activities such as a movie room for watching peanuts movies and a room to learn how to draw peanuts characters. A lot of photo opportunities both inside and outside the museum.

There is an ice skating rink across the road and a gift shop that also has some really fun peanuts pieces from the past.

Staff are some of the best I've seen at any attraction and will go the extra mile to make sure all your questions are answered.

I was surprised at how much fun I had here and will be coming here again in the future!

Very very worthwhile experience even for adults 😆 every single photo booth was so cute. I was very impressed with the tiny exhibits inside the lightened walls, such a creative and delicate way of delivering art. There was a cute cafe too -- you have to collect a Snoopy cup!

Love this place! Such a hidden gem. so many people didn't know it was so close to Sonoma and Napa. A great place for kids or grown up kids who grew up with snoopy. Takes about 3 hrs to see the museum. next time will go skating there. there's a large gift shop on the campus that's in addition to the small one in the museum.

A lovely diversion on a beautiful California day. We were pleasantly surprised at how much this reasonably small museum has to offer. We had a great time and would recommend anyone who has a passing interest in Schultz’s work to drop by for a visit.

No trip to Santa Rosa is a complete without a trip to the wonderful Charles Schulz Museum, which does a terrific job of showing that Schulz was not just one of the best cartoonist of his generation but also was an incredible observer of human behavior and a believer in our best nature. The comics on the wall are so relatable because they depict scenes and situations that we all have experienced at some point in our life (waiting for a school bus, a class trip, playing with a dog, etc.). You cannot help but leave the museum with a smile on your face and a deeper understanding of the beauty and wit of Schulz's work.

This was a very fun and educational experience for our entire family. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Had tables of hands-on experiments about animals, wetlands, coloring, and made an oragami Snoopy dog house, library books, a staff member read a variety of books in the auditorium, and a scavenger hunt. And of course, all the history behind Charles Schultz. On the tv, they have footage of him drawing Charlie Brown and Snoopy.

This is a nice little museum celebrating Charles Schultz and his Peanuts Gang. It takes around an hour to walk through and enjoy all the comics and history. The gift store is small but you can head over to the gallery (3 minute walk away) for a bigger selection including reprints of the comics. It is worth the $12 entry fee.

We came here twice this year, and I was impressed both times. Not only do they change the displays and exibits so its not repetitive if you come multiple times per year, but they have an art room where you can sit down and participate in arts and crafts with paper and markers, crayon, etc. Whether you are a fan of Charlie Brown or would like an interactive experience for your child to be introduced to art, I highly recommend a stop at the Charles M. Shulz museum.

I love snoopy, Charlie Brown and the gang! I absolutely love Charles Schultz museum!

Don't forget to check out their gift shop where they have additional memorabilia and history about Mr Schultz upstairs.

Be sure to pack warm clothes because You have to finish off your Schultz museum experience with ice skating! You can find the ice skating rink right by the cafe! Then you must get a hot chocolate to warm yourself up after. I don't make the rules 😁

A small, detailed museum and a haven for Snoopy fans!

You can tell that this museum was made with the same love and care Charles Schulz himself had for the Peanuts gang.

We came here right before Halloween so the theater inside was showing a lot of the Peanuts Halloween Specials. It was awesome

A lot of fun
Very friendly staff
Good for kid3-10

I didn't know what to expect when visiting with my family... but wow, I was blown away by how fun and creatively organized this museum is. From early Peanuts comics, to interactive areas designed with a sense of humor, to artifacts and historical displays, this museum has something for all ages. Highly, highly recommended.

My family visited today and absolutely loved it! Our youngest is 15 and we enjoyed the whole thing. The displays were very fun and also very educational. Absolutely loved the way the comic strips were incorporated into everything, including the bathroom walls!! And there is nothing more fun then putting four adults in a room and seeing who is capable of folding a red dog house and drawing the classic Peanuts characters!! What a great place for people of all ages!