Oceanside Museum of Art

In Downtown Oceanside, San Diego County, California

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Admission Hours

Wednesday – Sunday
11 AM – 5 PM

First Friday of the month
11 AM – 8 PM

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Free First Friday

Adults $15, seniors 65+ $10. Free for members, youth 17 and under, college students with ID, and active military and dependents with ID. Admission is free for everyone on First Fridays from 5 to 8 PM and on the first Sunday of every month.

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About the Oceanside Museum of Art

The Oceanside Museum of Art is North County’s home for the art of Southern California. Its changing exhibitions present painting, photography, sculpture, craft and design, with a strong focus on artists from the region.

The museum combines a historic civic building designed by architect Irving Gill with a modern exhibition pavilion, and it has announced plans for a major campus expansion. It sits in the heart of downtown Oceanside, a few blocks from the beach and pier, and is a highlight of the First Friday Art Walk.

What Can You Expect at the Oceanside Museum of Art?

Exhibitions change several times a year, and the museum runs an active program of artist talks, classes, docent tours and the OMA Artist Alliance, a network for local artists.

Free parking is available in the Civic Center parking structure off Ditmar Street, as street parking is limited. Utility work on Pier View Way through early January 2027 may cause overnight detours near the museum.