Arts and Culture in the OC - Orange County, California



	Museums A variety of museums awaits the visitor to Orange County. Enjoy the spirit of California Art, Surf Culture, natural history, historical, children’s museums, and discovery science centers. The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Birthplace is located in the northeast section of the County.

	Performing Arts Experience a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, an excellent dance performance or an opera at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. For an alternative, attend a smaller, more intimate arts venue, a community theatre or enjoy a musical performance and a dinner in a family setting. Orange County has it all!

	Visual Arts Public art abounds in many cities throughout the County. Botanical gardens, ocean-related exhibits, fine arts exhibits and festive summer art festivals are some of the art venues available in The OC.

	Historical Sites Orange County has a multi-cultural history embracing Native American, Spanish, Mexican and European heritage. Visit old adobe historic sites from the early ranchero days, pioneering home sites from the 19th century, old town centers form the early 20th century and one of the 21 California missions in San Juan Capistrano.