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Charles M. Schulz Museum
A museum in Santa Rosa dedicated to cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, opened in 2002, featuring exhibitions about the creator of the Peanuts comic strip.
Charles M. Schulz created Peanuts, one of the world's most widely read comic strips, which first appeared in 1950 and ran for nearly 50 years. Schulz moved to the Santa Rosa area and lived and worked there until his death in 2000, producing the strip daily for decades. His dedication to his craft and the characters he created made Peanuts a cultural touchstone for readers around the world.
The Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center opened in Santa Rosa in 2002, two years after Schulz's death. The museum houses the cartoonist's artwork, archives, and exhibitions exploring the history and impact of Peanuts and cartoon art. The facility serves as both a public museum and a research center preserving Schulz's legacy and the cultural importance of his work.
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