Visit Us

Location

The Museum is located on the campus of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido

340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido CA 92025

Hours

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Wednesday - Saturday

Sunday

Monday - Tuesday

11 am - 5 pm

1 pm - 5 pm

CLOSED

Directions

Enter the parking lot at the corner of Escondido Blvd and Woodward Ave. Park and cross the footbridge to the Center campus.

After the footbridge, the Museum is the first building on your left.

Proceed through the walkway on the left, which will lead you to the main entrance.

For accessible entry, proceed through the walkway ramp on the right after the footbridge, and cross the pathway to the left in front of the museum entrance.

 
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Admission

Annual Admission Pass

Visit once, return for free all year.

When you purchase a general admission ticket, you get free return admission to the Museum for a full year. 

To sign up, simply provide your name, email address, and zip code at the front desk when purchasing your ticket. No extra cost—just unlimited visits all year long.

It’s our way of making art and culture more accessible, year-round.

General Adult: $12

Senior 65+: $10

Student with valid ID: $6

Youth (17 and under): Free

Military: Free

Museums for All

Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) gain free admission to the Museum by presenting their SNAP EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer) card.

Each card grants free admission for up to four adults.

To purchase admission, purchase online, at the Box Office, or in-person at the Admissions Desk inside the Museum.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Service animals as defined by state and federal regulations are welcome in the Museum. Therapy or comfort animals are not allowed.

  • Yes! We encourage photography in the galleries. However, flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are not permitted. Please do not photograph staff or visitors without their consent.

    Keep in mind that occasionally, some artworks may not be photographed as part of a special exhibition, but this will be noted in any nearby signage.

  • Yes! The artwork on view serves as inspiration for our community.

    Please use only pencils in the galleries. No wet media, including pens or markers, are allowed.