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About UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art | Costa Mesa
The UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art is a premier contemporary art museum located in Costa Mesa, California, within the Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus. It is a major cultural destination in Orange County, known for showcasing innovative and thought-provoking modern art. The museum features a large and diverse collection of over 4,500 artworks, with a strong focus on California and Pacific Rim artists from the 20th century to the present.
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The Orange County Museum of Art is extraordinary, starting with its building itself, which was designed by an architect who won the Pritzker Prize, often referred to as the Nobel Prize of architecture. Right next to it is the famous Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Parking is available at the Tower Plaza parking garage right next to the museum, but it‘s paid parking. If you prefer free parking, I recommend parking at South Coast Plaza, which is less than a 10-minute walk away. Admission is free, but backpacks are not allowed inside the museum. Photography is permitted inside the museum, but flash photography is prohibited. There is a cafe in the museum lobby selling simple snacks, and a bar and restaurant on the upper floor. As you explore the museum, you’ll feel that the building itself is a work of art. The way the interior and exterior of the museum seamlessly connect gives the impression that the building was designed freely without being confined to a rigid structure. Although the museum is not large, it‘s a great place to escape from everyday life and experience works of art.