Long Beach Museum of Art

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Located on Ocean Boulevard overlooking Bluff Park and the harbor, the Long Beach Museum of Art recently underwent a $6.5 million expansion. It offers visitors of all ages a variety of tours, as well as extensive educational and musical programs and other special events.

The museum's permanent collection consists of approximately 5,000 paintings, drawings, sculptures, works on paper, and decorative arts objects. The collection is notable especially for its displays of California Modernism and contemporary art of California. Admission is free on Fridays. Also at the site is a cafe featuring a water sculpture and a kids' menu. For information about upcoming exhibits, visit the Long Beach Museum of Art online.