Southern California
Orange County Museums
From the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda to the mission in San Juan Capistrano, Orange County's museums run from world cultures and California art to aircraft, ocean science and gardens. Langson OCMA and the Hilbert are always free; Laguna Art Museum is free on first Thursday evenings, and Santa Ana residents get into the Bowers free on Sundays.
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Langson OCMA, Hilbert Museum
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Information only. Free days, hours and prices change; confirm with each museum before you go. Data: each museum's official website, balboapark.org and OpenStreetMap · Facts checked Oct 4, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.