Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach: Photos, Reviews & Location

Contemporary art museum with a permanent collection of over 3,500 works & a waterfront setting.

At a glance

#7 of 7 Tourist attractions in Laguna Beach

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.51

0.8 km from the center of Laguna Beach

Rating breakdown

5 ★67%
4 ★21%
3 ★8%
2 ★1%
1 ★3%

307 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, United States

lagunaartmuseum.org

+1 949-494-8971

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Laguna Art Museum?: Laguna Art Museum is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 405 reviews.
How does Laguna Art Museum rank in Laguna Beach?: Laguna Art Museum is #7 of 7 Tourist attractions in Laguna Beach by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Laguna Art Museum located?: 307 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, United States — 0.8 km from the center of Laguna Beach.
How can I contact Laguna Art Museum?: Phone: +1 949-494-8971 · Website: lagunaartmuseum.org

Reviews (8)

judith feldra 2024 May 22

We love the music on one day a month. The art is unusual and imaginative!

Anna Zuehlke 2024 Mar 06

This was a really disappointing experience. We walked in the museum and something looked off/things were maybe in transition so we asked if the museum was open and the front desk staff said yes. Then once we paid he said just so you know we’re resetting everything today except for the basement level which was a jewelry exhibit which was what we did not want to see. I find it snakey that they didn’t tell us that before we paid. Overall very disappointing exhibit and a huge waste of money to only be able to see one thing.

Anna Webb 2023 Jul 27

We were headed up route 1 to Newport Beach and ended up never leaving Laguna Beach! Stop by for lunch or a fun diner, named Ruby’s and continued driving. Suddenly saw Laguna art museum and decided to stop in. Three floors of local art mostly by artist Joseph Kleitsch. Early 20th century paintings, both portrait and plein air by this amazing artist. Lots of Laguna beach history is included in these impressionist paintings. At least three self portraits of the artist, his wife, and friends, as well as scenic impressions of Laguna Beach, the old Laguna hotel, and other iconic places in the area. And yes, upscale museum also provides a quiet respite to the busy summer beach crowd. Afterward, we took a walk down and around the California trail with stunning scenes of the ocean and the beach park. You can also see pelican rock from this location. I recommend you stop and visit this museum which is reasonably priced with friendly staff and an amazing art collection. They also have a contemporary art section on the second floor by local artists.

Nas Sol 2022 Nov 06

The current showings are spectacular! Get to know William Mortensen’s: Photography & Seduction. This showing is quite incredible and learn Mortensen’s keen eye on early photography with a twist of photo manipulation. Something very few artists achieved. A once Laguna resident has left an astonishing history behind. You will be emerged in his beautiful work. Don’t slip away without watching a 34min video by talented artist Rebeca Mendez’s The Sea Around Us. Take a beautiful journey on a 360 view of under water marvel. Beautiful shot and must not be missed while you visit the museum.

LULU LIVE Art 2022 Jun 07

This is my second time to check out Kahuna Art Museum. I enjoyed the show this time… but there’s no impression for my first visit. This time, they have a graduate exhibition from LCAD which is pretty good. And Francis portrait exhibition is great as well. The basement, they have Jean Lowe’s show which is my favorite, it is so fun and amazing to check it out.

Ben Hills-Jones 2022 Apr 19

Lovely gallery space. They have a great permanent collection of Laguna artists I wish they had more of their artworks on display. $12 entry. Closed Mondays.

Update March 24 returns to revisit. They have no permanent collections on display still very PUZZLING as to why?? Exhibitions I saw were good but please display some of the amazing artworks you own!

Dut Kasilag 2021 Aug 10

Hidden Gem !!!
While most people visit Laguna for the beach and good food, one must realize that Laguna is also an artist haven.
This is a small three level museum with a carefully curated collection that features Laguna’s art vibe. The main floor features permanent collection, the upper level currently features black and white photographs and the lower level pays tribute to the Pageant of the Masters.
Plan to spend 30 - 45 minutes.
I should thank the Docent, Mr. Robert Powers who was awesome in providing insights about the exhibits.

Christopher Silencer 2020 Dec 07

This is a fantastic location with extremely friendly safe. Parking is really the only issue, but that's not the museum's fault. So plan ahead when coming, the place is small but that's not an insult. All the pieces are quite amazing, so since the place is small I feel like I have more time to appreciate all the art instead of trying to hurry up and see everything. If you're in or around Laguna beach, add a trip to the museum on your list of things to do.