This exhibition, curated by Gordon T. McClelland and Austin D. McClelland, includes paintings, graphics and ephemera to help give you an idea of what Orange County was like “back then.” The paintings were selected not only for their merit as exceptional works of art, but also for their unique ability to capture the look and feel of specific time periods in OC history, including the development of surf culture, the rock music scene, hippie culture, the Jesus People movement and the punk rock scene.

Make your FREE reservations to explore our spaciously reimagined expansion! Visitors will now find a striking new two-building ensemble offering 26 galleries for rotating displays of the more than 5,000 oils, watercolors, illustrations, drawings, pieces of movie production art and more in the growing Hilbert Collection.

Visit our website to see the full list of exhibitions currently on view.

The Hilbert Museum is located in the heart of Old Towne Orange, right across the street from the Orange train station. Known for its unique charm, Old Towne is consistently voted Orange County's favorite downtown, featuring streets lined with antique and specialty shops, art galleries, and an array of restaurants--a perfect destination for all ages!