Museum, Arts & Culture
The City of Ontario’s Department of Museum, Arts & Culture advances an understanding of regional history and art through museum exhibits, collections stewardship, educational programs, annual arts festivals, and public art. The Ontario Museum of History & Art was founded in 1979 and is located on tree-lined Euclid Avenue in a historic building that originally served as Ontario’s second City Hall. In 2022 Ontario’s City Council established the Public Art Program and the Museum department was expanded to encompass Museum, Arts & Culture. The department’s programs enhance knowledge and understanding of our community through dynamic and vibrant experiences that reflect pride in who we are, where we live, and our legacy.
About the Ontario Museum of History & Art
The Ontario Museum of History & Art is a facility of the City of Ontario’s Department of Museum, Arts & Culture. Located on tree-lined Euclid Avenue, The Ontario Museum of History & Art preserves, interprets, and celebrates the history and cultural heritage of Ontario and the surrounding area. From developing exhibitions, to engaging visitors through educational experiences, and events that inspire creative action, the Museum is an anchor to the growing downtown arts district. The Museum is uniquely housed in Ontario’s former City Hall, a historical landmark funded by the Works Progress Administration. The Museum recently achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums.
