Orange County Museum of Art, Art museum in Costa Mesa, United States.
The Orange County Museum of Art is an exhibition space showcasing artworks by creators from California and surrounding Pacific regions. The building houses galleries across multiple levels, designed to accommodate different types of art displays and public events.
The institution began in 1962 when a group of women founded an early gallery dedicated to modern art. It later expanded into the larger museum it is today, focused on presenting regional artistic works.
The collection centers on artists from California and the Pacific Rim region, reflecting how visual expression evolved in this part of the country. Visitors can observe the different artistic directions that emerged and developed locally over time.
The museum is easily reached from the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and is situated within an area containing multiple cultural venues. Visitors should plan to spend time exploring the different levels and exhibitions at a comfortable pace.
The museum building was designed with galleries that can be reconfigured to accommodate different exhibitions and events throughout the year. This approach allows the institution to continuously reinterpret its collections and present new perspectives to visitors.
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