Everyone is welcome
UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art endeavors to provide a positive, engaging, and inclusive experience for all visitors. Please join us in maintaining a safe, respectful environment for visitors and staff.
General Admission
General Admission is free, generously sponsored by Lugano Diamonds. No reservations are required at this time.
Hours
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Wednesday–Sunday
11 AM—6 PM
Address
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
3333 Avenue of the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Contact
Email: langsoninfo@uci.edu
Phone: 714.780.2130
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I arrange a group visit to the museum?
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Self-guided groups are always welcome, pending calendar availability and gallery capacity. We request that all self-guided groups of ten (10) or more visitors contact the museum to schedule in advance. General policies for self-guided groups are as follows:
- Capacity for adult groups is limited to forty (40) visitors.
- Capacity for school and youth groups with children aged seventeen (17) and under is limited to twenty-five (25) children. Self-guided group visits are open to children in grades 3–12 only. Groups must provide one (1) adult chaperone for every five (5) children.
- Self-guided groups must yield to guided tour groups in the galleries and adhere to all visitor policies listed on this page.
Self-guided groups that do not provide advance notice of their visit cannot be guaranteed entry. To schedule a self-guided visit, please contact langsontours@uci.edu.
Quick Links
General Policies
Engagement Guides
During your visit, you will find Engagement Guides throughout the building. Engagement Guides are happy to answer any questions you have—whether about the art on display, where the nearest restroom is, or about upcoming public programs!
Pets & Service Animals
Service animals are welcome. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service animal as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. In alignment with the ADA, the museum does not allow emotional support animals to accompany you during your visit. More information can be found here. Pets are not permitted in the museum and are welcome outside on the Segerstrom Center for Arts campus.
Families
Children under twelve (12) must always be accompanied by an adult during their visit. If you have any questions, please ask one of the museum’s Engagement Guides.
Bicycles and Scooters
Bicycles and scooters are not permitted inside the museum. Bike racks are available.
Food and Drink
Food and drink are allowed on Level 1 and the Upper Plaza only. No food or drink is allowed in the galleries. Beverages and light snacks are available for purchase at the Fueling Station on Level 1. Our full-service Café and Bar Verdant is located on the Upper Plaza, Level 2. No outside food and drink is allowed in the museum.
Verdant Hours
Closed on Monday & Tuesday
Café Open Wednesday—Sunday
from 11 am—4 pm
Bar Open Wednesday—Sunday
from 11 am—6 pm
Fueling Station Open Wednesday—Sunday from 11 am—6 pm
Bags & Lockers
For the safety of the artwork, we encourage you to leave large bags at home or in your car. All large bags, backpacks, and umbrellas can be safely stored, free of charge, in lockers located on Level 1.
Items that will not be able to be stored in the lockers include bicycles, folding bicycles, large musical instruments, strollers, and luggage of any size.
The museum does not allow items larger than 12 × 7 × 14 inches (30.5 × 17.8 × 35.6 cm) into the galleries. Additional items that are not permitted in the galleries include food, beverages, water bottles, poster tubes, flowers, balloons, bicycles, large musical instruments, umbrellas, and luggage of any kind.
Weapons
Weapons inside the museum pose a potential threat to the safety and security of our visitors and employees, and firearms of any type are strictly prohibited at all times inside the museum.
Galleries
Please view from a safe distance and do not touch the art. Even clean hands can damage surfaces. We appreciate you helping us keep the artwork safe. For the safety of the art, pens and markers are not permitted within the galleries. Pencils are available at the museum’s Welcome Desk.
Visitor Map
Please review this map indicating staircase locations and elevators.
Wireless Access
Complimentary wireless access is available throughout the museum.
Personal Photography and Video Policy
The museum welcomes visitors to capture their experiences at the museum through personal photography and videos for personal, non-commercial use. To ensure the enjoyment of all visitors and the safety of the art, we kindly request that you adhere to the following guidelines:
- Personal and Non-Commercial Use: Visitors may use handheld cameras and phones to take photographs and videos of the artworks, the galleries, and the building for personal, non-commercial use unless otherwise designated. Photographs and videos taken within the museum cannot be commercially published, sold, reproduced, or distributed. The museum prohibits photography and videography projects, including engagement, wedding, graduation, or other special gatherings when the primary goal for a museum visit is photography unless prior approval has been granted. Personal projects undertaken by hired photographers and videographers are also prohibited at the museum.
- Respect for Art and Visitors: Please be mindful of your surroundings and refrain from touching, leaning on, or propping cameras against any artworks, pedestals, exhibition walls or display cases. No flash photography is allowed in the galleries. Artworks marked with a no-photography symbol may not be photographed. While taking photographs or videos, please be considerate of other visitors and do not block entrances, exits, or pathways. Tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, drones, and other external photography equipment are not allowed at any time in the museum.
- Privacy and Consent: When capturing photographs or videos that include other visitors and staff members, please be respectful of their privacy. Obtain explicit consent from individuals if their recognizable image is prominently featured in your content, especially if you intend to share it publicly. We ask that you respect any requests by individuals who do not wish to be photographed or recorded.
- Sharing and Attribution: Visitors are encouraged to share their photographs and videos on social media platforms, using the official museum hashtags, including @ocmamuseum and #ocma. When sharing, please be respectful of the artists and the museum’s intellectual property rights. Do not claim authorship or ownership of the artwork.
By abiding by these guidelines, you contribute to a positive and enjoyable experience for all museum visitors. We appreciate your cooperation in preserving the integrity of our exhibitions while ensuring that you can capture and share cherished memories.
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you have a wonderful time exploring the museum!
Commercial Photography and Video Requests
For commercial photography or videography of museum artworks, galleries, and the building, please contact langsoncuratorial@uci.edu.
Image Rights and Reproduction
For questions about reproductions of images, please contact langsoncollection@uci.edu.
Safety and Conduct
COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
To ensure safety for visitors and staff, the musuem has implemented the following measures:
- Visitors and staff are encouraged to stay home if they are feeling sick. Please do not visit the museum if you have a fever or any COVID-19 symptoms, have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 14 days, or have had close contact with anyone who is confirmed or is suspected of having COVID-19.
- Mask use is optional throughout the museum, in accordance with Orange County guidelines.
The museum’s top priority is the health and well-being of our visitors and staff. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present. We cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed to COVID-19 during your visit, and all those entering the museum do so at their own risk as to such exposure.
Visitor Conduct
The museum staff and visitors have the right to an environment free from abusive, threatening, or inappropriate behavior. The museum reserves the right to remove any person acting in an unacceptable or inappropriate manner. The museum is not liable for the loss, damage, or theft of any personal property brought onto any part of our premises and is not responsible for any personal belongings left behind.
For all further questions about your visit email langsoninfo@uci.edu.
Café and Bar
The museum’s café Verdant offers a fresh, innovative, plant-forward menu that rotates and highlights the bounty of local and seasonal produce in Southern California. Chef Ross leads Verdant with Chef Nick Weber and General Manager Alyssa McDiarmid, both alumnae of the Patina Group.
In addition to its menu of California cuisine replete with locally sourced, organic ingredients, Verdant offers gourmet coffees and teas, including ceremonial-grade matcha, and features a full bar with a carefully curated wine list and craft cocktails. The café space is located on the museum’s Upper Plaza and provides visitors with a chic and joyful dining experience in a bright and creative setting.
Verdant Hours
Closed on Monday and Tuesday
Café Open Wednesday—Sunday
from 11 am—4 pm
Bar Open Wednesday—Sunday
from 11 am—6 pm