This summer, we're celebrating 40 years of the Fullerton Museum Center and 20 years of the Leo Fender Gallery with an evening of live music in the heart of Downtown Fullerton!

Jan & Dean's Beach Party! Featuring Dean Torrance

. This summer event is perfect to enjoy the surf culture and beach music that took off due to Leo Fender's Legacy.

There will be music, vendors, food trucks, our FMC signature Beer Garden, and a splash pad for kids. This Music Festival is for everyone! 

For those who want something special, look no further than our 

. Those who purchase VIP tickets will be get...

This benefit concert helps support the Fullerton Museum Center and the Leo Fender Gallery.

 Since 2006, the Leo Fender Gallery at the Fullerton Museum Center has drawn visitors from around the world to marvel at the inventive genius behind the world’s most popular musical instruments. Rotating exhibits have focused on advertising, patent schematics, electric basses, and unique instruments and custom guitars from Fender and G&L Musical Instruments.

Fullerton Museum Center Association (FMC)

 is to present the best in diverse exhibitions and educational programs. Our Center provides a vibrant cultural gathering place for the community, stimulates dialogue, and promotes critical and creative thinking.

California Sound: Fender Legacy - Our Celebration for Leo Fender Day

We have our Be You: Fullerton Pride Fest every first Saturday in June! So save the date for Saturday, June 5th, 2027!

Our festival as always will be FREE to the public and will include amazing performers, vendors, crafts, food trucks, and our signature FMC Beer Garden!

Be You Fullerton Pride Fest - 2027

Josephine Hernandez is a Garden Grove–based, partially blind visual artist whose work explores themes of blindness and visual impairment through an intimate and empowering lens.

Working primarily with acrylic and acrylic gouache, Hernandez challenges conventional narratives that often frame disability in terms of limitation. 

A recurring subject in her paintings is blind skateboarders—figures in motion that embody independence, confidence, and self-determination. Through these dynamic compositions, Hernandez reimagines the visual language surrounding blindness, portraying blind and low-vision individuals as active, capable leaders of their own lives. 

Her work invites viewers to question assumptions and engage with a broader, more nuanced understanding of ability and identity.

Travelers By Josephine Hernandez

The Fullerton Museum Center proudly presents 

 a new biennial juried exhibition dedicated exclusively to artists living and working in Orange County, the only exhibition of its kind in the region.

Showcasing 108 artists and over 130 artworks, the exhibition spans painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media, reflecting the breadth and creative vitality of Orange County’s contemporary art scene. Together, these works form an evolving narrative shaped by diverse voices, grounded in place, and defined by each artist’s unique perspective.

We are honored to have esteemed pillars of the art community serve as guest jurors: Abel Alejandre, multidisciplinary artist; John D. Spiak, Director and Chief Curator of Grand Central Art Center; and Dave Tourjé, multidisciplinary artist and co-founder of the California Locos collective, who will select the top three winners, announced on Opening Day.

Curated by Georgette Collard, Museum Curator, and Jasmine McNeal, Fullerton College Art Gallery Curator.

OC MADE: Celebrating Orange County Artists

"A Man Named Charlie: Fender’s Unsung Hero", celebrates the life and legacy of Charlie Davis, a quiet force behind Fender’s golden era. Beginning his journey with the company in 1957, Charlie worked every step of the manufacturing line, from rough-cut wood to the final finish. But it was his unmatched skill in winding pickups that earned him legendary status. Revered by musicians and trusted by icons like Dick Dale, Charlie became the only technician many would allow near their prized guitars. His hands shaped the sound of surf rock and beyond, helping define a generation of music. Through decades of change, Charlie remained fiercely loyal to Fender, embodying the spirit of craftsmanship and dedication. This exhibit honors his remarkable contributions and finally gives this unsung hero his spotlight.