Santa Ynez Valley Museum Week Is March 3-10, 2012

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Visit the Santa Ynez Valley is pleased to announce Santa Ynez Valley Museum Week from Saturday, March 3 through Saturday, March 10, 2012.  Kicking off the week will be the fifth annual "FREE Museum Day" to be held on Saturday, March 3 featuring the following seven museums with FREE admission for all ages: Buellton Historical Society History Room, Los Alamos Valley Historical Display & Depot, Wildling Art Museum, Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum & Carriage House, Elverhoj Museum of History & Art, Hans Christian Andersen Museum, and the Old Mission Santa Ines Museum.

Executive Director Kady Fleckenstein remarked, "We are excited to extend Museum Day to a full week of fun for the whole family. Come explore the history and art of several different cultures all in one valley."

Santa Ynez Valley Museum Week highlights museum-related events, special deals for visitors and a printable map of Santa Ynez Valley museums courtesy of the Santa Ynez Valley Hotel Association.

For more information about Santa Ynez Valley Museum Week and Free Museum Day including museum locations, hours and contact information, please visit www.VisitTheSantaYnezValley.com/museumweek.

PUBLIC INFO: 805-686-0053 or 1-800-742-2843; www.VisitTheSantaYnezValley.com

SOURCE Visit the Santa Ynez Valley