The Charles M. Schulz Museum is the only institution dedicated to preserving, displaying, and interpreting the world-famous art of Charles M. Schulz and his Peanuts characters. Recognizing, however, that many people may not be able to travel to California to explore Schulz’s art, wit, and whimsy, the Museum has developed several traveling exhibitions available to institutions around the globe. Below are traveling exhibitions that are either currently traveling and/or are available to rent.
For information on hosting one of our exhibitions at your museum or institution, contact Traveling Exhibitions Manager Natasha Cochran at natasha@schulzmuseum.org or (707) 284-1284.
Franklin
Charles M. Schulz was a perceptive observer. He was always curious, and with his wit and wry sense of humor, he opened minds and hearts that others could not. Shortly after the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a Los Angeles school teacher, Harriet Glickman, believed that the popular comic strip Peanuts could positively influence attitudes on race. Because of their correspondence, Charles Schulz introduced Franklin to his cartoon in the summer of 1968. Franklin has remained an important member of the Peanuts Gang ever since.
It was a Dark and Stormy Night
It Was a Dark and Stormy Night explores Schulz’s love of literature, the launch of Snoopy’s identity as the World Famous Author, and highlights many Peanuts comic strips where books and writing appear in the everyday lives of his characters.
Take Care with Peanuts
Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, believed we should take care of ourselves, our communities, and the Earth. Take Care with Peanuts highlights these pillar themes not only through Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts Gang, but also by exploring Schulz’s life beyond the strip. He encouraged us, by example, to all be good global citizens by giving back to the place we call home, the people (and animals!) we share it with and, of course, ourselves.
Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz
Charles Schulz brightened the world for 50 years with his Peanuts comic strip, which debuted October 2, 1950. Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind Peanuts and its unique cast of characters. The exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts.
Snoopy and the Red Baron
Charles Schulz introduced Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace in 1965, and over the decades the Flying Ace has become one of Snoopy’s most recognizable personas. This traveling exhibition from the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, titled Snoopy and the Red Baron, tells the full story of the charismatic and beloved character, from the origin of the story line, to how Schulz researched all aspects of World War I to bring authenticity to the strips.
Pigskin Peanuts
While most readers might associate Peanuts with the game of baseball, other sports also figured prominently in Charles Schulz’s comic strip. Schulz created over 250 football-themed Peanuts comic strips and his “Fall Classic”—Lucy pulling the ball away from Charlie Brown just as he runs up to kick it—became a rite of autumn in American pop culture. The 50 Sunday and daily strips in this exhibition demonstrate the fun Schulz had with the sport and explore his wonderful world of Pigskin Peanuts.
Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown
During its nearly 50 year history, the Peanuts comic strip grew to have a strong connection with the winter season, especially Christmas. Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown celebrates the holiday season as explored in the Peanuts comic strip and presents a behind-the-scenes history of the making of the animated classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas. This seasonal exhibition contains reproduction comic strips, quotes by Schulz, photos from his boyhood, artifacts from A Charlie Brown Christmas special, and seasonal novelties.
To the Moon: Snoopy Soars with NASA
Just before the first man landed on the moon, Charlie Brown and Snoopy soared through space with NASA’s Apollo 10 mission in May 1969. The exhibition To the Moon: Snoopy Soars with NASA examines the history of Apollo 10 and the Peanuts characters’ role in that flight and in the NASA Manned Flight Awareness safety program.