|  |  National Steinbeck CenterThe National Steinbeck Center honours the great 20th century writer John Steinbeck (1902-1968) and is situated in Salinas, Monterey, the town where he was born.Steinbeck is best remembered for his classic epic The Grapes of Wrath (1939), but he enjoyed his first big success with Of Mice and Men published two years earlier. He was inspired by and set much of his fiction in the Monterey Bay area and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962.
The centre explores Steinbeck's work, philosophy and themes and hopes to encourage visitors to learn about human nature, literature, history and agriculture. Interactive, multisensory exhibits have broad appeal, alongside interesting displays, educational programmes and research archives. Themed theatres showcase East of Eden, Cannery Row, Of Mice and Men and The Grapes of Wrath. |
Event Details:
| Date(s):
Daily
Opening Hours:
10am-5pm
Cost:
US$9.95; seniors US$7.95; 6-12yrs US$5.95; under 5s free
Location:
Salinas, California, USA |
Venue Details:
| Venue Name:
National Steinbeck Center
Address:
1 Main Street 93901
Phone:
+1 831 796 3833
Directions:
From San Francisco and San Jose: take 101 South to the Salinas Main Street exit. Continue on North Main to the 3rd light and the Center is on the left. |
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