Irvine Museum

18881 Von Karman Ave #100, Irvine, CA 92612, USA

Address:	18881 Von Karman Ave #100, Irvine, CA 92612, USA
Phone:	+1 949-476-0294
Site:	irvinemuseum.org
Rating:	4.7
Working:	Closed 11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM Closed

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Audrey K

Do you like impressionist art? Do you like looking at art that features the beach or other outdoor scenes set in SoCal? Yeah, this museum is for you. First, getting there: 1. This museum is free. Parking is not. However, we were asked if we needed our parking pass validated, so its possible this place validates parking for the lot right next door. 2. There isnt a lot of signage for this museum. Just find the little cafe with outdoor seating and then look out the door closest to the register - thats the building where the museum is located. What to expect: 1. If Renoir had spent a summer in Laguna Beach, his artwork would be in this museum. There are a lot of plein air scenes of the beach, mostly in the Impressionist style, in here. There are also some other surprising pieces that are absolutely lovely. 2. This museum rotates which of its pieces are on display about three times a year, with exhibits rotating every four months. 3. Its a relatively small museum, but what did you expect? Its free. If you dont like it, keep your mouth shut and just enjoy the air conditioning. ;)

A Private User

The Irvine Museum is one of the hidden treasures of the Newport Beach area. Among the collection are watercolors from the California Style of Watercolor painters of the 1930s. An amazing collection of some of Americas finest watercolorist, Emil Kosa, Phil Dike, Rex Brandt, Phil Paradise and George Post to name a few.

Evelyn Scott

We had larger expectations for this Orange County museum. When we attended in September, the show was mildly interesting but the thing that surprised us was how small this museum is. We visited on a free day and we recommend that, as the small size does not justify paying admission in our opinion.

A Private User

We enjoyed our visit, including the "Women Artists of California" exhibit and the Impressionist Period is so lovely. Its nice to have a chance to experience it.

Andrew Stewart Mackenzie Smith

Nice quiet museum. It is small but that adds to the charm. The museum is free but you can donate money when you enter. They also validate parking.

Jan Domingo

Really small museum and only asks for donations. Its mainly a collection of paintings so it may not be for everyone.

barbara nelson

Beautiful space. Paintings very nicely displayed. Comfortable viewing experience. Free validated parking.

Dong Hui Kim

The staff were really warm, and paintings were beautiful. Cant expect more from a free museum visit :)

Joshua Bakita

Great exhibit of works largely representing the pre-development Irvine in a quiet and reflective space

Chip Michael

Amazing place, focuses on California impressionist artists. Small, but well worth it.