Such a great way to spend a couple hours checking out California inspired artwork. There's so much…read moreto experience when viewing some subjective art. I also appreciate the historical value portrayed with it. There are two buildings- the north and south. The north side has the permanent exhibits- Disney, stone and scene, radio museum, Maynard Dixon and the Oregon trail, and contemporary paintings. The south has the Emigdio Vasquez art work, Route 66, and Ralph Massey exhibits. I appreciate local museums so much and hope to see so much more of it!

Spent a couple hours at the Hilbert and thought it was a lovely experience. The staff are so warm…read moreand welcoming, and very knowledgeable about the artists and the collection. Tip: for kids (or anyone) ask for the scavenger hunt and get a little prize so fun!

A small little college museum, located at the Claremont Village. Admission is free. Street parking…read moreis fairy easy to find. Pomona College Museum of Art is a small modern art space featuring mix of contemporary historical works. I am not sure how often the displays rotate, but it's a perfect 30mins - 1hour visit.

Beautiful, modern art space with a thoughtfully curated mix of contemporary and historical works…read more The free exhibitions are engaging and well-presented, and it's a great stop for a creative afternoon if you're into art and culture.

I always walked by this museum but never went in because I thought it was a private museum for…read morePomona College students. My family and I were standing outside one time and the security guard told us it's open to the public and it's free, so we walked right in. It doesn't have much exhibits but it's a great looking museum, and staff members have been friendly and helpful. You can take photos of exhibits as long as you're not using flash. Exhibits change every semester.

Small but might museum. You can plan on spending 30 mts to 2 hours, depending on how much you are…read moreinto the art. The staff/students were super friendly and accommodating.

Really enjoyed our visit here today. It is a gem in Claremont's downtown Depot -- the Lewis Museum…read moreof Art is small but packed with thoughtfully curated local and regional art. The historic train station setting gives it charm, and the rotating exhibits make every visit fresh and intriguing. Perfect stop for a creative weekend afternoon wander.

Museum is on the tiny end but very much worth the visit! The building is a gem, don't forget to…read morelook up and note the ceiling!! The exterior is just as stunning. The art on display was very colorful and hard-edged abstraction. I was able to view in under an hour.

I've long wanted to see this historic, artsy house, and since Maloof attended Chino schools, as did…read moremy cousin, I took my cousin for a look-see. We booked the 1.5 hour tour, which was a guided tour of the house that Maloof built and lived in until his death, and a self-guided tour of an art space, some grounds, and a wood working shop. Filled with his beautiful, handmade pieces of furniture and decor from others, this house is a real treasure to behold. Traveling from room to room, we learned Maloof's history and influences, and of those who admired his work, and learned about his dynamic wife Alfreda. (Not a word was said about Sam's second wife!) I wish I would have met Alfreda, as she sounds like she was really something! Our tour guide could have been better: I though he was boring, talked a lot about himself, and neglected to tell us certain things, like alerting us to the wall in the final room that showcased photos of prominent admirers of Maloof's work (like President Jimmy Carter), as well as the fact that he had been awarded a MacArthur Fellowship Grant. It would be fun to take a class in this environment. There was a live music performance, free for all.

After years of saying 'One of these days...' we finally took the plunge. First of all the parking…read morelot is small, but very nice and easy to turn around. It turns out the day we were there was also the same day as an open workshop. My daughter was expertly guided, with great care, to create the project of the day. She was elated. After we walked the large grounds, which included a couple homes, workshops, and gardens. The stroll through the gardens felt like we were off season, as drought conditions were impacting the foliage. We finally made a stop in the gallery, where another workshop was wrapping up. Great experience. Will be back with the kids for the next event.

Love this gallery space underground downtown Pomona. It's a little bit hidden, so there is a sign…read moreabove the entranceway, so you have to look for it. The stairwell has very steep stairs, so please pay attention to each step as you go down. As you enter the gallery, there are some couches to the right side and many art books to browse. The art is well curated, tastefully and thoughtfully displaye. The owner always has a bowl of Andes mints offered at the entrance. So hospitable! Last night at the second Saturday art walk, there were at least a dozen artists represented on the walls, with good lighting and their artist bio neatly on display. I've attached a few pictures of some of the artwork, only to entice you to come see yourself. There's so much more!

Amazing! Can't complain since this is a non-profit and totally FREE. Actually enjoyed the art they…read moreput up. It's small sure but if you're around the area its definitely worth stopping by to support. Total probably 10-20 minutes to thoroughly look through all the art, its about 3 small rooms with paintings/photo pictures on the walls. Parking - I just parked on a nearby street, wasn't that bad.

Stopped by American Museum of Ceramic Art before my kids' class and was pleasantly surprised…read more The museum is actually bigger than I expected and holds over 7,000 ceramic pieces, with thoughtfully curated exhibitions that change regularly. It was really inspiring, especially since I'm planning to take ceramic classes this year. They also offer quite a few ceramic classes and programs, which I didn't realize before visiting. The museum is open to the public Friday-Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM. The surrounding area didn't feel the safest at first, but the museum has a gated parking lot that is spacious, which made it feel more comfortable. If you're in the area and enjoy art or ceramics, it's definitely worth stopping by.

AMOCA (est 2003) is an art museum dedicated to ceramic art. They presents exhibitions, collections,…read morepublic and educational programming, and studio practice. This museum is located in Pomona, CA. Admission ticket is reasonable at $14. They have permanent artist fellows and revolving exhibits. Parking lot is large enough for at least 200 cars. Staff were nice. I came on a late afternoon to check out the China ceramic exhibit. It was interesting. Overall, it's a nice ceramic museum.

I like the artwork that they had on the wall. They had really nice artwork a friend and I went…read morethere and we had a great time. Very quiet. It reminded me of something on TV but it was beautiful inside.

This is on the campus of Chaffey College. When I attended here and took a photography class, a bit…read moreof my photography work was featured along with the class. I also took an art class one summer with a friend and our work was featured there as well.

Hadn't been here for years! It was open tonight for an ESTATE SALE of all the works of art stored…read morethere all these years! We bought a piece there that has film noir vibe vibes that we really liked.

This museum is also an art gallery. Case in point, I attended a reception last March 10th for…read moreArtist Charisse Abellana. The reception was for her art show "Fire in Diversity". And all the paintings were for sale. ("Art museums and art galleries are two different types of entities. The primary difference is that while one goes to an art museum to view art, one goes to an art gallery to view art, from the perspective of purchasing the art.") But it's possible that other parts of this museum only displayed art just for viewing. I'm not familiar with Pomona but this art museum/gallery is located in a nice area. It is in the basement of a building and seemed cavernous down there. (Cavernous in a cool way.) Lighting was not so pleasing, at least, as far as the section where Charisse Abellana's paintings were located. Restrooms: There is one for each traditional gender. They are located in the courtyard of the building next to a Vietnamese restaurant. (Ask the key from the museum operator.) The restrooms are a bit out of the way. Parking: There are free two-hour parkings by and around the building. Also during the evening, the Chase Bank next door offers parking for a flat $10. That is highway robbery. Here in West L.A., bank-parking lots become free during nights and Sundays. And this is West L.A. Business Hours: I'm not sure if the hours posted here on yelp are accurate (they end at 6:30 pm). Because the reception I attended ended at 9 pm. Back to Charisse Abellana's art show, it ends March 30th. Some of the paintings can be seen from some of the pictures that I posted.

I've been to the RAM many times and it's a small art museum in Downtown Riverside. The Cheech…read moreMuseum is one stop light up and a larger museum. If you purchase a ticket to the Cheech, the RAM is included in your ticket price, or if you start at the RAM, the Cheech will be included that day. I came to the RAM this time around, specifically, for the 60 Miles East exhibit. This exhibit ends on 4/12, so make sure to swing by before then if you want to catch it. The exhibit contained many flyers, pictures, art, and even ticket stubs that brought me back to my childhood. It was in a clean and open space that made the experience enjoyable. This exhibit takes up only one room and there are other spaces to check out for additional art exhibits. I did notice less art, this time around, than in previous visits and many open spaces/walls were not taken up. Overall, I'm glad I got to enjoy this exhibit, before it ends, and it really highlights the Inland Empire's music scene as an important piece of diverse culture. Enjoy!

Located on the corner of Mission and Lime, I'd passed the Riverside Art Museum so many times but…read morenever actually went inside. I was usually heading next door to the RMA for a concert. But when they announced the 60 Miles East Punk Rock in Riverside exhibition, I knew I wasn't going to miss it. The Riverside Art Museum was originally built in 1929 as a YWCA before being bought and turned into what it is now. You walk in and admission is right there. I went on Veterans Day so I got in free. Otherwise combo tickets that get you into the Cheech the same day cost $15.95. A good deal! The 60 Miles East exhibition is in a giant room filled with flyers, posters and clothing from bands and places all over the Inland Empire. It was super cool but made me a bit sad inside because I'd been to the Showcase Theatre on many occasions and still miss it. They also have art in another part of the gallery including a Shepard Fairley original. I wasn't expecting that! Overall the Riverside Art Museum is a place I'd for sure recommend. It's not real big but since you can go to the Cheech on the same day with your ticket, it's worth the admission cost. 60 Miles East runs to mid April so don't miss it! Support the arts!