Oceanside Museum of Art

Business hours

Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oceanside Museum of Art is a cultural jewel located in downtown Oceanside with a view of the Pacific Ocean and the historic Oceanside Pier. The museum presents provocative, contemporary exhibitions from the region and around the world. OMA offers concerts, films, lectures, docent tours, and the OMA Museum Store. Oceanside Museum of Art is a gathering place where friends meet to share and enjoy the rich cultural experiences available in the region.

In addition to a progressive exhibition schedule, Oceanside Museum of Art is housed in side-by-side buildings designed by two of southern California’s most renowned Modernist architects. The classic Irving Gill designed building is nestled against the contemporary Frederick Fisher designed Central Pavilion creating the perfect union of past and present architecture.

Exhibitions showcase the finest art of the southern California region from landscape paintings to studio furniture, neon sculpture, art quilts, and architectural glass. OMA’s galleries feature on enlightening survey of contemporary art enriched by the cultures of the community. The museum’s galleries are redesigned for each exhibition, surprising visitors with a fresh, exciting visual transformation for every new exhibit.

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Heated smoking area No
Smoking porch No
Wi-fi No

Upcoming events at Oceanside Museum of Art

Ghost Fleet With Artist John Taylor

Date Saturday, February 25, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost Free - $8
Age limit All ages
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Penumbra: An Ode To Oceanside In A Time Of War, By Geoffrey Cunningham

Saturday, Mar. 3
noon Free - $8 Arts

'The La Jolla School Of Arts 1960-1964' Exhibition & Opening Reception

Saturday, Mar. 3
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free - $10 Arts

Free Family Art Day: Ship Building

Sunday, Mar. 4
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free Arts

Ongoing events at Oceanside Museum of Art

Event Cost Category

Free Tuesdays At Oceanside Museum Of Art

Every Tuesday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free Arts

Oceanside Museum Of Art Presents 'The Point Of View: William Glen Crooks'

Every Sunday
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Free - $10 Arts

Oceanside Museum Of Art Presents 'The Point Of View: William Glen Crooks'

Every Tuesday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free - $10 Arts

Oceanside Museum Of Art Presents 'The Point Of View: William Glen Crooks'

Every Wednesday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free - $10 Arts

Oceanside Museum Of Art Presents 'The Point Of View: William Glen Crooks'

Every Thursday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free - $10 Arts

Oceanside Museum Of Art Presents 'The Point Of View: William Glen Crooks'

Every Friday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free - $10 Arts

Oceanside Museum Of Art Presents 'The Point Of View: William Glen Crooks'

Every Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free - $10 Arts

'Signs And Symbols' African American Quilts From The Collection Of Maude Southwell Wahlman

Every Sunday
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Free - $8 Arts

'Signs And Symbols' African American Quilts From The Collection Of Maude Southwell Wahlman

Every Tuesday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free - $8 Arts

'Signs And Symbols' African American Quilts From The Collection Of Maude Southwell Wahlman

Every Wednesday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free - $8 Arts

'Signs And Symbols' African American Quilts From The Collection Of Maude Southwell Wahlman

Every Thursday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free - $8 Arts

'Signs And Symbols' African American Quilts From The Collection Of Maude Southwell Wahlman

Every Friday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free - $8 Arts

'Signs And Symbols' African American Quilts From The Collection Of Maude Southwell Wahlman

Every Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free - $8 Arts

Past events

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