UCI Langson/Orange County Museum of Art

UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art is a public-facing art museum, connecting California’s artistic history to the global present through its collection, exhibitions, and programs. A bridge between UC Irvine and Orange County, our museum inspires curiosity, connects diverse audiences, and nurtures the next generation of creators and thinkers.

UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art unites two leading cultural institutions—the Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art (Langson IMCA) and the Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) — under one shared vision of public access, scholarship, and creative collaboration. Together, they form a dynamic center for the study, presentation, and appreciation of art in California and beyond.

In 2025, the University of California, Irvine—Orange County’s leading research university—completed its acquisition of the Orange County Museum of Art, officially bringing together two renowned museums. The unified entity reflects UC Irvine’s dedication to curatorial excellence, community service, and the long-term vitality of the region’s visual arts ecosystem.

“UC Irvine is committed to ensuring that the region benefits from a world-class art museum that enriches the cultural fabric of Orange County, advances groundbreaking scholarship, nurtures the next generation of creators and thinkers, and inspires curiosity and connection across diverse audiences,” said Chancellor Howard Gillman.