The space feels less like a traditional museum and more like a gallery crawl, with its elaborate structure of sweeping glass and concrete. It sprawls across a 53,000-square-foot plaza, featuring a grand staircase reminiscent of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.ambiance
Visitors frequently highlight the building's exquisite architecture and beautiful design. The venue is noted for its modern aesthetic and provides various spaces for community engagement.reviews_potoo
Thirteen visionary women founded this museum in 1962, originally as the Fine Arts Patrons Pavilion Gallery, convinced Orange County needed a venue for important art. Today, its new building, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Thom Mayne, features a Grand Staircase inspired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, intended as a community gathering point.story