Long Beach Museum of Art — Ocean
- Art museum
- Regional draw
- Long Beach
Long Beach Museum of Art presents changing art exhibitions at its oceanfront campus on East Ocean Boulevard.
Historic Craftsman buildings, contemporary galleries and an outdoor sculpture setting bring together the museum’s collections and its relationship with Southern California’s artistic community.
Check current admission and gallery hours before visiting. This listing refers to LBMA Ocean; the Downtown gallery has a separate address and schedule. Restaurant reservations and special events are independent of museum entry. The pictured Jawlensky painting documents the collection rather than a promise that this work is currently on display.
Visitor details reviewed October 27, 2026. Consult primary place information for background, and confirm current access and operating arrangements before visiting. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: Alexej von Jawlensky / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. Public domain. Resized and converted to WebP and AVIF; may be cropped for display.
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