Final Chance to See Closing Exhibitions at the Hilbert Museum in Old Towne

Art lovers in Orange have one last opportunity to revisit several popular exhibitions before they close at the Hilbert Museum of California Art.

On Sunday, January 25, the museum’s North Wing exhibitions will officially come to an end. The closing shows include Side by Side, The Magic of Sesame Street, Banking on a Dream, Famous Restaurants of Edo, and Art of the Airwaves — a diverse group of exhibitions that highlight illustration, animation, cultural history, and storytelling through art.

The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., giving visitors a full day to take a final walk through the galleries and revisit favorite pieces before the exhibitions are taken down. Admission is free, with reservations required to manage capacity.

Located at 167 North Atchison Street in Old Towne Orange, the Hilbert Museum has become a key cultural destination in the city, offering residents and visitors access to rotating exhibitions that celebrate California art and broader cultural themes.

As exhibitions change and new ones prepare to take their place, closing days like this offer a moment to pause, reflect, and appreciate the work that has filled the galleries. For those who’ve already visited — or those who meant to but haven’t yet — this is the final opportunity to experience these exhibitions before they’re gone.