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

Event Cost Category

Oceanside Museum Of Art Presents Summer@ArtQuest Camp

Tuesday, Jun. 25
9 a.m. – noon $95 - $120 Arts

OMA Presents Summer@ArtQuest Kids Camp

Tuesday, Jun. 25
9 a.m. – noon $95 - $120 Arts

OMA Presents Summer@ArtQuest Kids Camp

Wednesday, Jun. 26
9 a.m. – noon $95 - $120 Arts

Oceanside Museum Of Art Presents Summer@ArtQuest Camp

Thursday, Jun. 27
9 a.m. – noon $95 - $120 Arts

OMA Presents Summer@ArtQuest Kids Camp

Thursday, Jun. 27
9 a.m. – noon $95 - $120 Arts

Oceanside Museum Of Art Presents Summer@ArtQuest Camp

Friday, Jun. 28
9 a.m. – noon $95 - $120 Arts

'Looking For Things: Jay Johnson' Exhibit Reception

Saturday, Jun. 29
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free - $10 Arts
Event Cost Category

OMA Presents Summer@ArtQuest Kids Camp

Tuesday, Jul. 9
9 a.m. – noon $95 - $120 Arts

Oceanside Museum Of Art Presents Summer@ArtQuest Camp

Tuesday, Jul. 9
$95 - $120 Arts

Oceanside Museum Of Art Presents Summer@ArtQuest Camp

Tuesday, Jul. 9
$95 - $120 Arts

Oceanside Museum Of Art Presents Summer@ArtQuest Camp

Tuesday, Jul. 9
$95 - $120 Arts

OMA Presents Summer@ArtQuest Kids Camp

Wednesday, Jul. 10
9 a.m. – noon $95 - $120 Arts

Oceanside Museum Of Art Presents Summer@ArtQuest Camp

Wednesday, Jul. 10
$95 - $120 Arts

OMA Presents Summer@ArtQuest Kids Camp

Thursday, Jul. 11
9 a.m. – noon $95 - $120 Arts

OMA Presents Summer@ArtQuest Kids Camp

Friday, Jul. 12
9 a.m. – noon $95 - $120 Arts

Jay Jonson Lecture: 'The 1980s Downtown San Diego Art Scene'

Saturday, Jul. 13
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free - $8 Arts

OMA Presents Summer@ArtQuest Kids Camp

Tuesday, Jul. 16
9 a.m. – noon $95 - $120 Arts

OMA Presents Summer@ArtQuest Kids Camp

Wednesday, Jul. 17
9 a.m. – noon $95 - $120 Arts

OMA Presents Summer@ArtQuest Kids Camp

Thursday, Jul. 18
9 a.m. – noon $95 - $120 Arts

OMA Presents Summer@ArtQuest Kids Camp

Friday, Jul. 19
9 a.m. – noon $95 - $120 Arts

The Museum Ball 2013

Saturday, Jul. 27
6 p.m. – 11 p.m. $175 - $200 Charity
Event Cost Category

333’s Jazz At The Museum Featuring Allison Adams Tucker Quartet

Thursday, Aug. 15
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. $20 - $30 Community
Event Cost Category

OMA Art Auction

Saturday, Oct. 26
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. $50 - $65 Arts

Ongoing events at Oceanside Museum of Art

Event Cost Category

Oceanside Museum Of Art Presents 'Looking For Things: Jay Johnson'

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

Oceanside Museum Of Art Presents 'Looking For Things: Jay Johnson'

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

Oceanside Museum Of Art Presents 'Looking For Things: Jay Johnson'

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

Oceanside Museum Of Art Presents 'Looking For Things: Jay Johnson'

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

Oceanside Museum Of Art Presents 'Looking For Things: Jay Johnson'

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

Oceanside Museum Of Art Presents 'Looking For Things: Jay Johnson'

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

OMA Presents Distinguished Lecture Series

Every Wednesday
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. $10 Arts

OMA Presents 'Intersections: Charles Arnoldi' Exhibition

Every Sunday
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Free - $125 Arts

OMA Presents 'Intersections: Charles Arnoldi' Exhibition

Every Tuesday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free - $125 Arts

OMA Presents 'Intersections: Charles Arnoldi' Exhibition

Every Wednesday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free - $125 Arts

OMA Presents 'Intersections: Charles Arnoldi' Exhibition

Every Thursday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free - $125 Arts

OMA Presents 'Intersections: Charles Arnoldi' Exhibition

Every Friday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free - $125 Arts

OMA Presents 'Intersections: Charles Arnoldi' Exhibition

Every Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free - $125 Arts

OMA Presents 'Volcanos And Full Moons: Ernest Silva'

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

OMA Presents 'Volcanos And Full Moons: Ernest Silva'

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

OMA Presents 'Volcanos And Full Moons: Ernest Silva'

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

OMA Presents 'Volcanos And Full Moons: Ernest Silva'

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

OMA Presents 'Volcanos And Full Moons: Ernest Silva'

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

OMA Presents 'Volcanos And Full Moons: Ernest Silva'

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

Past events

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