This museum is a hidden gem. Beautifully curated. A great representation of California artists. Free admission. Mark Hilbert has done a fantastic job. Definitely worth the visit

My wife and I were here with another coupleThis was our first time in Old Towne Orange. Very interesting town.We had seen signs for the Museum and decided to visit it.The staff was very helpful and friendly, and also went into great detail on some of the exhibits.All in all, we were there for almost 2 hours. Very interesting exhibits.====Not the Museum's doings, but it was hard to visit and leisurely walk thru the many interesting exhibits, because we all had to rush back to our cars. Parking is limited to 2 hours which is ridiculous and stupid! I can't phrase it any other way. We had to leave and rush back to 'feed the car meter', even though it was all paid by credit card. Why restrict to 2 hours? Why not charge credit card for certain amount of hours and then refund? This is the only town that I know of that has this type of setup

Today was my first visit to the Hilbert Museum in Old Towne Orange, and what a delightful experience! The museum houses an impressive collection of California art with more than 5,000 water colors, oil paintings and prints on rotation throughout the year. The Hilbert’s collection beautifully captures the state’s history and culture.I also had the pleasure of meeting Mark Hilbert and his son. Their family’s passion for art, education, and community is truly inspiring and will undoubtedly enrich generations to come. Best of all, admission is complimentary, making this an incredible cultural resource for the entire community, Chapman college students, and families. If you haven’t visited yet, I highly recommend adding the Hilbert Museum to your list!

Wow, what a gem of a museum. I've been to over a hundred museums around the world, and for its size, this is one of the best. We loved the Jorgen Klubien show, so perfectly curated, highlighting how some of the magic at Disney and Pixar begins. The focus on Art with California connections was also very interesting and the cards that describe a little about the artist, and the inspiration and location was appreciated. The people were so friendly and helpful in sharing other information about the art as well. Thank you to the Hilberts for gifting this to the public. And wow, free admission! We plan to come back every year.

The Hilbert is one of my favorite stops whenever I’m in Orange County. The museum features an exceptional mix of historical and contemporary California art, and the rotating exhibits mean there’s always something new to discover.The current California Art Club exhibition is outstanding, and there are also rotating Disney displays for Disney fans and fascinating vintage and antique radio exhibits. The artwork is phenomenal, and the docents are friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to share their expertise.I’ve attended several of the museum’s guest lectures as well, and they’ve always been informative and enjoyable. Best of all, general admission is free, making this incredible museum one of Orange County’s true treasures. Highly recommended!