Oceanside Museum of Art formally opened in its current location, the historic 5,000 square foot modernist Irving Gill Building, in 1997. In 2008, OMA added a contemporary, three-level 15,000 square foot space designed by Frederick Fisher and Partners.
OMA is a premier regional art museum and a leader of arts and culture in San Diego. Exhibitions showcase the finest art of the southern California region including paintings, sculptures, studio furniture, art quilts, and architectural glass.
The museum holds more than 15 contemporary art exhibitions a year.
Exhibitions & Dates
National Watercolor Society: Southern California Inspirations, Past And Present
Dec 22 2018 - Apr 21 2019
Works explore Southern California’s distinctive cities, rural cultures, unique lifestyles, and natural beauty
Valya: She
Feb 9 2019 - Jul 7 2019
Project sends a highly contemporary message through traditional art forms
Matthew Barnes: Painter Of The Night
Feb 23 2019 - May 12 2019
Works showcase a master of California “noir”
San Diego Surreal
Feb 23 2019 - Jun 16 2019
50+ reveal Surrealism's impact on Southern California culture and artists