Why is the comic strip named Peanuts?

Although Charles M. Schulz wanted the comic strip to be named Good Old Charlie Brown, the name Peanuts was chosen by the publishers because it was a well-known term for children at the time. The popular TV show, Howdy Doody, featured an audience section for children called the "Peanut Gallery."

Does the Charles Schultz Museum offer tours?

The Charles M. Schulz museum does offer tours to learn all about the life and art of Charles M. Schulz. Get acquainted with the beloved cartoonist and mastermind behind the Peanuts gang and learn all about his lovable cast of characters through a docent-led tour of the Museum and grounds. Group Tours must be booked three weeks in advance, and tours vary in length.

Charles Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa

Explore the man and mastermind behind Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang at the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, CA. Visit, learn, and celebrate the life and art of the amazing cartoonist and creator of the Peanuts comic strip. Tour exhibits of his vast collection of hand-drawn pieces, Peanuts memorabilia, and three galleries of cartooning art. Make your way to the Schulz Campus to visit Snoopy's Home Ice, the Warm Puppy Cafe, Snoopy's Gallery & Gift Shop, and the Snoopy Labyrinth.

Details

Hours -

Weekdays: 11 am to 5 pm, Saturday & Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Closed Tuesdays, Summer opened daily.

Prices -

Adults: $12, Seniors (62 and over with ID): $8
Youth/Students (4-18 or with valid student ID): $5, Members & Youth 3 and Under: Free

Events

Fire Relief Silent Auction
Kid's Night at the Museum

Santa Rosa Toy Con
Museum Mondays: Working Dogs

Activities

Exhibits
Theater
Snoopy's Home Ice Rink

Schulz Campus
Tours
Gift Shop