Can’t wait for the Lucas Museum to open? Visit this little-known SoCal gem – that’s free to the public
The Hilbert Museum in Orange, California, offers a free opportunity to explore the state's history through art. With over 5,000 pieces, including works by Disney artists and Norman Rockwell, the museum showcases California's cultural heritage. It is open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday, ahead of the upcoming Lucas Museum opening in September 2026.
- ▪The Hilbert Museum is located at Chapman University in Orange, California.
- ▪It features a vast collection of over 5,000 artworks, including oils, illustrations, and movie production art.
- ▪Current exhibitions include works by Disney-Pixar animator Jørgen Klubien and other notable artists.
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Metro Can’t wait for the Lucas Museum to open? Visit this little-known SoCal gem – that’s free to the public By Katie Jerkovich Published June 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google If you can’t wait until the new George Lucas Museum opens in Los Angeles, there’s a little-known gem in Southern California where you can explore the state’s history through unique works of art, animation, and more. The Hilbert Museum is located in Orange at 167 N. Atchison Street, at Chapman University, and offers visitors the chance to see more than 5,000 oils, illustrations, watercolors, drawings, and movie production art. 5 The Hilbert Museum in located in Orange at Chapman University.
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