Yes, admission will remain free at both locations.

Stay connected by joining the museum’s email list. We’ll share the latest news, upcoming exhibitions, and opportunities to get involved as we move forward with this exciting new chapter. This website will be updated regularly for visitors to find updates and links to both museum locations.

Our immediate plan is to continue programming at both facilities. Longer-term plans will unfold thoughtfully, and we’ll keep the community informed as the vision develops.

Yes — this is the long-term vision. Meanwhile, both our Costa Mesa and Irvine locations will continue to present engaging exhibitions and programs as planned, ensuring vibrant experiences for our audiences.

• Free and Easy Access
  Complimentary shuttle service is expected to connect the UC Irvine campus directly to both museum locations, making world-class art more accessible than ever for students.
  
  
• Hands-On Learning
  Students will have the chance to curate exhibitions, contribute to interpretive materials, and engage in internships — gaining practical, real-world experience in museums, arts administration, and cultural institutions.
  
  
• Research and Academic Integration
  With collections spanning California Impressionism to cutting-edge contemporary art, the museum provides rich material for research, writing, and curricular connections across disciplines including art history, studio art, anthropology, environmental studies, and more.
  
  
• Professional Pathways
  Expanded opportunities in curatorial practice, museum education, collections management, marketing and communications, and conservation will prepare students for diverse careers.
  
  
• Creative Community and Inspiration
  Through exhibitions, visiting artists, and interdisciplinary programming, students will find new spaces to exchange ideas, explore creativity, and connect academic learning with cultural practice.

Our immediate plan is to continue programming at both facilities. Longer-term plans will unfold thoughtfully, and we’ll keep the community informed as the vision develops.

OCMA members and donors are being welcomed as part of the future of the UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art. We look forward to building on your support as friends of this newly unified institution.

A national search is currently underway for an executive director who will guide the museum into its next phase. Interim Museum Director Richard Aste will continue to serve in this transition.