ART ON DISPLAY

With world-class museums, galleries, and learning centers, it’s easy to see why Anaheim and Orange County are thriving hubs of artistic expression and historic reflection.

Here in Anaheim

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Center Gallery

Check out multimedia works in this gallery that features rotating exhibits within the Downtown Anaheim Community Center. Curated by the Cultural and Heritage Commission, the project space o ers a glimpse at up-and-coming and established artists from Anaheim and Orange County. 250 E. Center St., Anaheim; 714-765-5191; anaheim.net/205/center-gallery

Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center

Anchoring Center City within the historic 1908 Carnegie Library building, Muzeo hosts historic, cultural, and artistic exhibitions, as well as hands-on art workshops and author talks. On permanent display in Carnegie Gallery is the story of Anaheim from its inception. Go further back in time with prehistoric fossils and indigenous crafts to 19th-century citrus farming tools, and finally to objects from the early days of Disneyland® Park and Angel Stadium. 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim; 714-956-8936, muzeo.org

Wonderground Gallery

Featuring pieces inspired by Disney’s rich history of animation, this Downtown Disney® District gallery provides a new interpretation of beloved characters. Prints, postcards, and original artworks are among the o erings at this charming space, which often welcomes artists for special events and signings. 1313 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim; 714-781-4636; disneyland.disney.go.com

Within 10 Miles

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Bowers Museum

Bringing the world to you, the museum showcases special exhibitions each year, as well as o ering gallery tours, family programs, informative talks, music performances, and more. If you get a chance, check out Guo Pei: Art of Couture, an exhibition of over 40 works of couture art that chronicle the designer’s rise as China’s “Queen of Couture” (on display through May 14, 2023). 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana; 714-567-3600; bowers.org

Chuck Jones Center for Creativity

Classes, exhibitions, lectures, film festivals, and more illuminate the works and philosophy of Chuck Jones, the artist behind more than 300 animated films at Warner Bros. He also is the creator of the most famous Looney Tunes characters including Bugs Bunny, Da y Duck, Elmer Fudd, Porky Pig, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Marvin the Martian, and Pepé le Pew. 3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa; 949-660-7793; chuckjonescenter.org

Discovery Cube Orange County

Imaginations run wild at Orange County’s leading destination for hands-on science fun. Traveling exhibits and annual events such as Bug Invasion and Bubblefest ensure that there is always something new to discover. 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana; 714-542-2823; discoverycube.org

Hilbert Museum of California Art

Located at Chapman University, the Hilbert houses a collection of more than 1,000 California scene paintings that explore the geography and history of the Golden State through the eyes of its 20th-century painters. Many of the noteworthy artists, including Eyvind Earle, Mary Blair, and Ralph Hulett, also worked for Walt Disney Studios. Admission is free. 167 N. Atchison St., Orange; 714-516-5880; hilbertmuseum.com

Richard Nixon Library and Museum

Tour this modern presidential museum to learn about Richard Nixon’s life and his time in o ce. Walk through Nixon’s birthplace and boyhood home, see Marine One, the helicopter that flew four presidents, take in the splendor of the White House East Room and Pat Nixon’s rose garden, and pay respects at the final resting places of the former president and first lady. 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda; 714-993-5075; nixonfoundation.org