Autry National Center's Museum of the American West Ongoing Sparkle and Twang: Marty Stuart’s American Musical Odyssey. Starting June 12 Granite Frontiers: A Century of Yosemite Climbing. Tues.–Fri. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat.–Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $3–$9, under 3 free. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A., 323.667.2000 Map north of A1 www.autrynationalcenter.org

Bowers kidseum Children’s museum near Bowers Museum with a focus on ethnic arts and culture. Thurs.–Fri. 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $6, under 3 free. 1802 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.480.1520 Map G13

Bowers Museum Dedicated to preservation and exhibition of cultural fine arts from around the world. Through June 14 Art of the Samurai: Selections From the Tokyo National Museum. Opening July 12 Sordid and Sacred: The Beggars in Rembrandt’s Etchings. Through Aug. 16 Photographs of Africa by Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher. Ongoing Masters of Adornment: The Miao People of China. Tues.–Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $9–$12, under 6 free. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.567.3600 Map G13

Fullerton Museum Center Through July 19 Forever Fullerton: Julius Shulman. Ongoing Solid Design: Leo Fender’s Telecaster. Tues.–Sun. noon–4 p.m., Thurs. till 8 p.m. $1–$4, under 6 free. 301 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton, 714.738.6545 Map A3

Getty Center Superb museum is housed in stunning structure on West L.A. hilltop, features breathtaking contemporary gardens and European masterpieces. Call for exhibition schedule and hours. Free, parking $8. 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, 310.440.7300 Map north of A1

Getty Villa The Getty Center’s coastal counterpart has reopened after a decade-long renovation; Roman and Greek antiquities. Thurs.–Mon. 10 a.m–5 p.m. Free, parking $15. Advance timed tickets required. 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.440.7300 Map north of A1

Huntington Beach Int’l Surfing Museum Board culture. Ongoing 40-Year Anniversary & Reunion Photo Exhibit by Barry Church; Surf Sounds Part 2: Featuring Jan and Dean. Mon.–Fri. noon–5 p.m; Sat.–Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Free. 411 Olive Ave.,
Huntington Beach, 714.960.3483 Map N8

Irvine Museum California Impressionism within office building. Tues.–Sat. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Guided tours Thurs. 11:15 a.m. Free. 18881 Von Karman Ave., 17th floor, Irvine, 949.476.2565 Map J14

Laguna Art Museum Focus on regional art. Starting June 14. WoW: Emergent Media Phenomenon. Ongoing California Art From the Permanent Collection. Sun.-Wed.: 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Thur.: 11 a.m–9 pm, Fri.: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat.: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $12 - $15, under 12 free. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949.494.8971 Map H15

Muckenthaler Cultural Center Changing exhibits in historic North County home. Ongoing PhotOC; Clay in California 2008. Wed.–Sun. noon– 4 p.m. Free. 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 714.738.6595 Map A3

MUZEO Ongoing Monsters and Beasts—Hairy, Scary and Unleashed. In historic Carnegie Library building. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $9, under 4 free. Admission fees, hours subject to change by exhibition. 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.956.8936 Map H10

Orange County Museum of Art California art from 20th and 21st centuries. Continuing H Box and The Moving Image: Scan to Screen, Pixel to Projection. Wed–Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m, Thurs. until 8 p.m. $8–$10, under 12 free. 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, 949.759.1122 Map L15

Orange Lounge Orange County Museum of Art digital and video satellite. Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Free. South Coast Plaza, Crate & Barrel wing, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 949.759.1122, Ext. 272 Map J13