The 10 Best Museums in Ojai, California (CA)

A gallery of fine art in the heart of historic downtown Ojai CA. A traditional feel with a few surprises, featuring local plein air landscapes and equine paintings.

Admission is $5. Guided tours are $10. Led by Kevin Wallace, Director of the Center, the guided tour includes the Permanent Collection, Current Exhibitions, and Beatrice Wood’s Studio. Wallace shares insight into Beatrice Wood’s involvement in the New York Dada Movement, the Theosophical Society, the creation of the Happy Valley Foundation, and Beatrice Wood’s unique approach to art and life. The Center is located ten minutes from downtown Ojai. Who was Beatrice Wood? Beatrice Wood was an important contemporary artist, craftsperson and writer. Her life ran the course of the 20th century and included many of the figures that shaped it. Ultimately, her genius was in the marriage of wide-ranging influences in her work. The spirit of Dadaism, impact of Modernism, embrace of Eastern philosophy, influence of folk art and even the ornament of ethnic jewelry were all combined in her ceramics.

Experience Ojai’s Vibrant Art Scene! OVA Arts offers a unique selection contemporary fine arts, jewelry and crafts by local artists in the heart of downtown Ojai, California.

The Porch Gallery Ojai is located in a historic building in downtown Ojai at 310 E. Matilija Street. The gallery represents emerging and established contemporary artists as well as producing artistic events throughout the Ojai Valley.

Fine art gallery and working studio of award-winning California artist, Dan Schultz. The gallery features his landscapes, figures and portraits in oil which continue to receive national recognition.

Nomad Gallery specializes in arts, artifacts, jewelry, textiles and clothing from artisans around the world and the paintings of these cultures by Leslie Clark. It is also the home base for The Nomad Foundation bringing healthcare, education, water and opportunities to nomads in Niger.

Firestick Pottery is a working ceramics studio. Take a free tour, watch master potters at work, take a pottery class or feast your eyes in our gallery. We're surrounded by nature, on the edge of town. Workshops are offered to visiting guests by arrangement, for a nominal fee. Call to schedule yours.

The Ojai Valley Museum highlights the history, art and culture of the valley through museum exhibitions, programs and events. Housed in a National Register Building (originally the St. Thomas Acquinas Church) the museum includes semi-permanent history exhibits, a Sespe Wilderness diorama, highlights from the permanent art collection, and a Chumash Interpretive Garden. Four major original exhibitions are mounted each year, alternating between history and art subjects. A museum gift shop featuring books, gift items as well as locally produced cards and postcards. A tourist information office is included on the SE corner of the building. It is staffed 7 days a week with brochures, maps and magazines to help you make the most of your trip to Ojai. Regular events include 10:30am Saturday historic walking tours of downtown(no tours in August, September or on Ojai Day) for only $7 which includes museum admission and Town Talks on a wide variety of subjects (typically 3rd Sundays at 4:30-6pm) for $5. Check website for most up to date schedule of Town Talks.