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The MUZEO

The MUZEO, Southern California's newest museum, a center for arts, knowledge, entertainment and culture, will engage people of all ages via the showcase of prestigious and world-class traveling exhibits. A new model for urban cultural centers the MUZEO will feature a unique variety of changing exhibitions, special events, lectures, classes and weekend festivals. The 25,000 square foot MUZEO complex encompasses Anaheim’s original Carnegie Library (built in 1908) and a new state-of-the art gallery space which has been seamlessly integrated into an urban setting, intimately surrounded by two connecting courtyards, apartment loft living and street-level retail outlets.

BACKGROUNDER

The MUZEO, Southern California’s newest museum, a center for arts, knowledge, entertainment and culture, will engage people of all ages via the showcase of prestigious and world-class traveling exhibits. A new model for urban cultural centers the MUZEO will feature a unique variety of changing exhibitions, special events, lectures, classes and weekend festivals. The 25,000 square foot MUZEO complex encompasses Anaheim’s original Carnegie Library (built in 1908) and a new state-of-the art gallery space which has been seamlessly integrated into an urban setting, intimately surrounded by two connecting courtyards, apartment loft living and street-level retail outlets.

The MUZEO (which means “museum” in the international language of Esperanto) re-invents the concept of a regional cultural center for 21st century audiences. The MUZEO concept is truly visionary – transforming the image of our grandparents museum experience with state-of-the-art self guided audio podcasts, Wi-Fi access, interactive elements, interchangeable display capabilities and modern-day research facilities.

"One major goal of the MUZEO is to broaden people’s awareness of the matters and issues outside their immediate environment by introducing three national and international traveling exhibits each year," said Peter Comiskey, executive director of the MUZEO. "This exciting new addition to Orange County’s cultural scene will be buzzing virtually 24/7 with both the featured exhibit and an electic mix of companion activities and events."

FACT SHEET

WHO/WHAT:
The MUZEO, Southern California’s newest museum, a center for arts, knowledge, entertainment and culture, will engage people of all ages via the showcase of prestigious and world-class traveling exhibits.

The MUZEO incorporates over 20,000 square feet for exhibition, meeting, education and collection storage incorporating:

• The Historic 1908 Carnegie Library, now the MUZEO Program Building, has been newly refurbished and will display a regional history exhibition, along with hosting elements of the themed exhibition and a range of complimentary classes and activities.
• The New Exhibition Building adjacent to the Program Building – 5,000 square feet of main gallery with the capability of hosting small, medium and large exhibits. It will also feature a small theater ideal for small workshops and multimedia presentations, retail store, humidity controlled archive storage and a community reading room.
• Outside Program Plazas – Entry Plaza, Events Plaza, Program Courtyard.

The MUZEO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and depends upon charitable support from individuals, corporations and foundations.

WHERE:
MUZEO
241 S Anaheim Boulevard
Anaheim, CA
Phone: 714.95.MUZEO

WHEN:
Fall and Winter hours are: Wednesday - Sunday from 10am to 5pm with extended hours for special activities and events.