Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains

About Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art

The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University showcases modern and contemporary art with a focus on works made in California. Visitors explore rotating exhibitions featuring painting, sculpture, and mixed media across gallery spaces. Current and upcoming exhibitions include Sebastian Thomas: Always the Moon and the Sun, displaying contemporary paintings that reimagine medieval iconography through densely composed multi-panel works featuring saints, beasts, and warriors rendered in luminous palettes. The museum's collection spans modern and contemporary periods, with an exhibition archive documenting past shows. Educational programs and classes serve visitors interested in deepening their engagement with visual art. The museum operates Tuesday through Sunday, with no reservations required for general admission. Located at 24255 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu within the unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains, the museum sits on Pepperdine University's coastal campus.