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Oceanside Museum of Art, Oceanside, CA

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Oceanside Museum of Art

A fine arts museum in Oceanside that showcases Southern California artists through rotating exhibitions and programs.

704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054 · Oceanside, CA

About Oceanside Museum of Art

The museum runs changing exhibitions, classes, workshops, and events centered on artists from Southern California. It began showing exhibits in 1995 and opened its own building in 1997. The museum occupies two buildings designed by modernist architects Irving Gill and Frederick Fisher. Visitors can see current shows, stop at the museum store, and check the events calendar for receptions and artist talks. Guests often spend one to two hours touring the galleries.

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