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C.N. Gorman Museum

Davis, California

Art, Culture, Specialized, University

The C.N. Gorman Museum is a portal for Indigenous and non-Indigenous visionaries. It is a space where perceptions of contemporary Native American, Indigenous, and First Nations art are intellectually recalibrated. Exhibiting artists challenge critical issues of borders, stereotypes, and identity by speaking eloquently through their artistic medium of choice.

California Agricultural Museum

Fresno, California

Art

agricultural equipment of the past, present and future

California Heritage Museum

Santa Monica, California

Art, General, History, Historic House, Specialized

The building that houses the California Heritage Museum’s exhibits is as interesting and unique as the exhibits themselves.

Carnegie Art Museum

Oxnard, California

Art, Culture, History, Library

This unique "Greek Temple" hosts special changing exhibits from international art collections and Museum's permanent collection of California Impressionism and Hollywood photography.

Cartoon Art Museum

San Francisco, California

Art

Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Center For Photographic Art

Carmel, California

Art

Center For Photographic Art in Carmel, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Channel Islands Maritime Museum

Oxnard, California

Art, Culture, History, Library

The maritime museum is open in its new site on the west bank of Channel Islands Harbor with three major galleries featuring 4 centuries of seascape paintings and global naval history illustrated with historic ship models.

Children's Museum of Art & Imagination

Campbell, California

Art

Children's Museum of Art & Imagination in Campbell, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Chula Vista Nature Center

Chula Vista, California

Aquarium, Art, Botanical Garden, Children's, Natural History, Nature Centers, Zoo

The Chula Vista Nature Center is a living, breathing, flapping, buzzing and splashing home to the unique animals and plants of Southern California. This Zoo & Aquarium is a convenient six miles south of downtown San Diego. Kids love meeting the live owls & hawks while exploring the aquarium exhibits, making nature crafts, and more. The Nature Center sits on the 316-acre Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Guests can explore the Nature Center on their own or experience organized programs ranging from Critter Day Camps to Overnight Adventures. It’s the perfect place Celebrate your next birthday. Parents love the positive, educational, fun, kid-friendly staff, perfect size indoor and outdoor setting for the party, and happy kids.

City of Brea Gallery

Brea, California

Art

City of Brea Gallery in Brea, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Cabrillo College Gallery

Aptos, California

Art

Cabrillo College Gallery in Aptos, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Escondido, California

Art, Culture

The Museum at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido is an inviting 9,000-square-foot exhibition space that boasts three galleries, a sculpture court, and a museum store.

California State University Hayward Art Gallery

Hayward, California

Art

California State University Hayward Art Gallery in Hayward, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Carriage & Western Art Museum Of Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California

Art

Museum seeks to preserve and restore transportation methods of yesteryear. The collection includes over 80 carriages and wagons. Western saddles, tack and Western art are also displayed.

Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens

San Clemente, California

Art, Botanical Garden, Culture, History, Historic House

Perched on a bluff overseeing the historic San Clemente Pier, the magnificent Casa is a living demonstration of California history, culture and ecology – a showplace for the entire region. Casa Romantica is a genuine part of California, not a commercial re-creation. In an era when we seek connection, the Casa is tangible – a way to share in the experiences of other times, cultures, and people – and through that to learn more about our world. Come and enjoy everything this spectacular estate and performance venue has to offer.

Center For Photographic. Arts

Monterey, California

Art

Center For Photographic. Arts in Monterey, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Charles Pankow Collection

San Francisco, California

Art

Charles Pankow Collection in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Chinese Culture Center

San Francisco, California

Art

Chinese Cultural Center in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Chumash Indian Museum

Thousand Oaks, California

Anthropology, Art, Culture, General, History, Library, Nature Centers, Park, Specialized

The goal at the center is to provide the public with an awareness of the Chumash People and their historical, cultural, material and present day interactions throughout Southern California. A blend of resources are used to accommodate a wide variety of interests!

City of Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery

Lancaster, California

Art, History

This facility presents a variety of exhibitions which are planned by staff. It showcases seven to nine rotating shows annually; an exhibit can range from 4 to 12 weeks in duration. The Museum/Art Gallery features local, national, and international art and historical exhibitions from our collections, private lenders, and other museums. Our shows are accompanied with free public receptions and lectures. We also feature an 800-square foot permanent display of dinosaur and prehistoric mammal fossils.