🖼️ A Little Art Museum in Claremont's Neighborhood ✨

MyHiddenGemForKids Last weekend, I took my two little ones for a stroll around Claremont and stumbled upon this lovely, charming art museum tucked away in a quiet residential area—the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art 🎨 Housed inside a historic old train station 🚉, the building blends right into the neighborhood, but step inside and you’re greeted with a vibrant artistic atmosphere. The museum focuses on showcasing and promoting the works of artists from the Claremont area, using exhibitions and educational programs to weave art into the fabric of community life. 👩🎨 Featured Artists: Primarily artists connected to the Claremont Colleges, such as Millard Sheets, Karl Benjamin, Paul Darrow, and more. 🍀 Artistic Focus: Claremont Art Tradition A post-WWII Southern California art movement known for its modern style and emphasis on craft arts like ceramics, glass, and textiles. 🖼️ Rotating Exhibitions: New shows every few months, featuring painting, sculpture, crafts, and more. 🎨 Though the gallery space is intimate, every corner invites you to slow down and observe— 👀 Bright yet gentle paintings 👐 Textured handmade ceramics and glassworks 🌿 Installations inspired by nature and community It’s especially welcoming for kids. My little ones kept asking curious questions like: “Why don’t the people in these paintings have mouths?” “Why does this cup look like a cave?” 😂 Moments like these turned art into a bridge for conversation. Kids’ imaginations are boundless—their whimsical questions reminded me of the pure joy and thoughtfulness art can bring 💛 📍 200 W. First Street, Claremont, CA 91711 (Next to Claremont Train Station) 🕐 Opening Hours: Sun: 10am–4pm Thu: 12pm–4pm Fri: 12pm–7pm Sat: 12pm–4pm 🅿️ Free parking available nearby 🎫 Admission: Adults $5 | Free for children under 18, students, and members ✨ Free Admission Days: Every Friday First Sunday of the month First Saturday evening Art Walk (6–9pm) 📷 You don’t need a whole day—a slow, mindful walk through is just perfect. If you love discovering “little surprises hidden in neighborhoods,” this place is truly worth a visit. You don’t have to travel far to find a touch of artistic romance in everyday life ✨ What’s a small local museum or gallery that has charmed you recently? 🏛️🌸 Or do you have a favorite spot that blends art and community? Share below! 👇 #Museum #EastLosAngeles #WeekendWithKids #FamilyFriendly #ClaremontArt #LocalMuseum #ArtForKids #CommunityArt #HiddenGem #SoCalCulture