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Welcome to the Maloof

Preserving the Legacy of Craftsmanship and Design

Home tours reopen March 14, we look forward to your visit!

Featured Tours

Dive into the world of craftsmanship with our guided tours and hands-on workshops. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, there's something for everyone. Explore our offerings and enrich your understanding of art and design.

Tours will not be available starting January 10.  We are engaged in much needed roof repair and for your safety, we must postpone tours.  We are hoping to offer tours again starting March 14.  Please return to this page for updates.

The  gardens will continue to be open on their regular schedules.

Maloof Home and Collection Tour

Maloof Home and Collection Tour

The Maloof Home and Collection Tour is an immersive experience that delves into the architectural marvels, captivating art collection, and the exquisite furniture crafted by Sam Maloof. Discover the journey of how their house was relocated to its current site and uncover the profound legacy of the Maloof family. This tour is ADA accessible.

Group Tours

Group Tours

Enjoy a docent-led group tour of the Maloof Historic Home, Gardens, and Gallery. Perfect for groups of 10 or more, this tour offers a discounted rate and an in-depth look at the Maloof’s legacy in art and design. Advance reservation required.

Teen Program

Teen Program

An opportunity for high school students to learn, create, and gain behind-the-scenes museum experience. Participants engage in art projects, lead tours, and develop valuable skills while exploring their passion for art.

The Maloof is

Maloof living/dining room

The unique hand-built historic home of one of America's leading woodworkers, an artist in wood. Reservations for the home tours may be purchased HERE

 

For those unable to visit the Maloof, a 360 Panorama virtual tour is available HERE

 

The Jacobs Center, gardens, and visitor center/shop are open for free to the public.

Gardesn Maloof Foundation

Immerse Yourself in a Living Legacy

Discover the artistry and craftsmanship that define the Maloof Foundation. From the hand-built home to our serene gardens, every corner tells a story of dedication to fine craft and the arts

Exhibitions & Events

Stay tuned for upcoming exhibitions and events. Check back regularly to see what's new and exciting at the Maloof Foundation!

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Experience Art in Every Detail

From the intricately crafted furniture to the inspiring exhibitions, the Maloof Foundation invites you to explore the beauty of fine craftsmanship and innovative design.

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Volunteers Wanted

Join our team of dedicated volunteers and help us preserve the Maloof legacy. Whether you’re passionate about art, history, or community service, there’s a place for you here.

Featured Workshops & Events

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Foraging for Self-Care: A Nature-Inspired Writing Retreat March 30

Welcome the generativity of spring by renewing your creativity and purpose at this nature-inspired writing retreat.

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Arches bench workshop with Larry White: April 25 - 27, 2025

For beginners and intermediate students, by Larry White. Three days Fri. thru Sun. Ages 18+
Students must attend all 3 days.

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The Shibui Bench workshop with Larry White: June 27 - 29, 2025

The Shibui bench is a longer Arches Bench, measuring 18”h x 52”L x 14”d. A new class for intermediate to advanced students

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Advanced Writing Retreat with Michelle Dowd author of Forager April 27

Foraging is a skill for finding what you need wherever you are. We'll focus on ways to dialogue more honestly with ourselves and each other.

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Bring Your Kid to Art Class! Printmaking with Acrylics on Gelli Plate: May 24, 2025

In this workshop, we'll explore Gelli Plate printmaking using acrylic paints on mixed-media paper using plants for texture and design.

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Leather Bookbinding with Chris Frausto: April 19, 2025

This class will show you how to make a unique book with a leather cover, using natural papers, unusual embellishments, and vintage ephemera.

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The "Butterfly" Side Table Workshop: May 30 - June 1

In this 3 day 7 hour workshop You will create an artistic glass-topped side table.

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The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts is a member of the Historic Artists' Homes and Studios program (HAHS) of the National Trust for Preservation.  HAHS is a coalition of 30 museums that were homes and working studios of American artists. Come, witness creativity!

The Maloof is a Smoke Free Facility.

Smoking or vaping is not allowed anywhere on the property or in the parking lots.

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Contact

General:

5131 Carnelian St. 

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701

Office hours: Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm

For school art programs and teen programs:

The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts acknowledges the Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Tongva world, including the Los Angeles Basin, South Channel Islands, San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, and portions of Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties) and are grateful to have the opportunity to work for the Taraaxatom (Indigenous peoples) in this place. As institutions located on unceded Indigenous land, we pay our respects to Honuukvetam (ancestors), 'Ahiihirom (elders), and ̓Evoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present, and emerging.

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