Top rated Art museums in San Luis Obispo, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Art museums in San Luis Obispo

Experience the best that San Luis Obispo has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 32 places from Art museum category.

Sort results by

Best

Top rated

Most reviewed

Hidden gems

Worst rated

Recently discovered

🆕

Search radius

1 km 2 km 5 km 10 km 30 km 50 km 100 km 250 km

Within San Luis Obispo

Diorama-Museum of Bhagavad-gita

Museum

👍👍 Interesting experience about Hinduism! I think the presentations inside the museum was really eye opening. $10 to get in with RSVP (the door is locked sometimes). I would go again when the temple is opened to the public (went to the vegetarian buffet first and missed the viewing time 😅)

5.00 (240 reviews) (~249.74 km from centre)

Royal Sword Tattoo And Piercing

Tattoo shop

👍👍 Paisley did a second hole lobe piercing for me, and she was absolutely incredible. She took her time, made sure I was totally comfortable, answered all my questions and did an amazing job. Highly recommend!

4.90 (70 reviews) (~18.43 km from centre)

Shakespeare Society of America

Non-profit organization

👍👍 Ok I’m super biased on this review since this is literally my family’s establishment as my great uncle Thad Taylor started the Shakespeare Society of America and now my Uncle Terry is now the curator/CEO. However, this is a super amazing collection of an original collection of everything Shakespeare...

4.90 (45 reviews) (~196.66 km from centre)

Goleta Valley Historical Society, Stewards of Rancho La Patera & Stow House

Historical society

Historical society featuring exhibits, events & walking tours devoted to regional heritage.

4.90 (38 reviews) (~118.92 km from centre)

The Getty

Art museum

Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens.

4.80 (30.5K reviews) (~240.68 km from centre)

The Getty Villa

Art museum

Former tycoon's residence modeled after 1st-century Italian villa, with Greek & Roman artifacts.

4.80 (9.9K reviews) (~235.83 km from centre)

Mash Gallery

Art gallery

👍👍 This is a gallery that welcomes everyone to an amazing experience. Most likely you will be greeted by the charismatic Haleh Mashian, owner and also a dynamic artist of emotional depth. They have a super friendly staff so it is an easy Gallery to experience. The work will wow you!! These are unique...

4.80 (57 reviews) (~247.58 km from centre)

Musichead Gallery

Art gallery

👍👍 Such an absolutely beautiful, visually stunning gallery. The walls of photos speak to you and tell you a story as you walk through. Truly a work of art.

4.80 (46 reviews) (~248.7 km from centre)

ARTVANTA ART MUSEUM

Art museum

👍👍 What a gem! The gallery space is not large, but is filled with impactful pieces that will captivate you the moment you walk through the door. A gentleman was staffing the place and was super welcoming and knowledgable about the exhibit (Alphabets). He made the experience very enjoyable and informati...

4.80 (32 reviews) (~218.34 km from centre)

Elverhøj Museum of History & Art

History museum

Exhibits on Danish culture & the history of Solvang along with art in a Scandinavian-inspired house.

4.70 (464 reviews) (~90.06 km from centre)

Sculpterra Winery and Sculpture Garden

Winery

Countryside vineyard with a tasting room, an extensive sculpture garden & play areas for kids.

4.70 (412 reviews) (~35.61 km from centre)

National Steinbeck Center

Museum

Dedicated to John Steinbeck, this museum offers interactive exhibits for all ages & a gift shop.

4.60 (573 reviews) (~179.07 km from centre)

Museum of Art and History

Museum

Displays of post-war & contemporary art plus Native American artifacts from the local area.

4.60 (451 reviews) (~238.38 km from centre)

Arte Américas

Art center

👍👍 Went in to see the Día de los muertos display. It was a beautiful site

4.60 (329 reviews) (~179.81 km from centre)

The Fowler Museum

Art museum

Museum exploring historic & contemporary works from Africa, Asia, the Pacific & the Americas.

4.60 (266 reviews) (~243.25 km from centre)

Santa Paula Art Museum

Art museum

👍 Very nice for a small-town art museum. It's housed in a beautiful historic building with a vault. Exhibits focused on local topics and artists. Currently there is a show themed around local agriculture which I enjoyed very much. $4 well spent (:

4.60 (68 reviews) (~178.8 km from centre)

Hammer Museum

Art museum

Gallery with a permanent collection of historical works & special exhibits of edgy contemporary art.

4.50 (1.8K reviews) (~244.08 km from centre)

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art

Art museum

Compact museum featuring 20th-century Western American paintings as well as modern Asian ceramics.

4.50 (501 reviews) (~129.36 km from centre)

Bergamot Station Arts Center

Art museum

Diverse space featuring several art galleries with rotating exhibits, plus spaces for rent.

4.50 (422 reviews) (~244.2 km from centre)

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History

Art museum

Expansive venue with hands-on art & history exhibitions, plus special programs good for all ages.

4.50 (281 reviews) (~224.57 km from centre)

« Previous page
Next page »

Tip: Click on the rating to open it on Google Maps

Top rated Art museums in San Luis Obispo, United States