The museum will be closed from December 24 through January 1. We will reopen on January 2 at 10 a.m.
Winter Shutdown
The museum will be closed from December 24 through January 1. We will reopen on January 2 at 10 a.m.
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Learn MoreTake a deep dive into the visual arts with a variety of public programs, from casual gallery talks to guest lectures by renowned scholars and artists.
Take a deep dive into the visual arts with a variety of public programs, from casual gallery talks to guest lectures by renowned scholars and artists.
The Shared Art Block Party introduced incoming students to the museum. Photo by Megan Harding Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In this talk, Joanne Kim (OC 2026), Student Curatorial Assistant in Asian Art, will present her research on a group of ceramics fr... Learn More
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In Elena Ferrante's acclaimed Neapolitan Novels, Lila disfigured her wedding photograph, masking it with black tape; in The Days o... Learn More
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