»Chapman University is an Open Campus
Whether you’re an art aficionado or simply interested in watching a riveting basketball game, we invite our community to take advantage of a world-class university right in your backyard. Listed below are some of the activities our neighbors enjoy most.
View parking information. Please note: street parking adjacent to campus is reserved for City of Orange residents
with valid permits only.
Musco Center for the Arts
Since its opening in March 2016, the Marybelle and Sebastian P. Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University has been hailed as "an ideal opera house, potentially the best
in the West and maybe even something more" by the Los Angeles Times.
Hilbert Museum of California Art
The Hilbert Museum focuses on the California Scene painting movement from the 1920s through the 1970s.
The museum is located at 167 N. Atchison St. and is open Tues. through Sat. from 11am-5pm.
Admission is always free.
Guggenheim Gallery
The Guggenheim Gallery hosts exhibitions by professional artists, students, and community art organizations.
Housed in Moulton Center at the corner of Palm and Center, the Gallery is open Mon.
through Fri., 12-5pm and Sat., 11am-4pm. Admission is always free.
Escalette Permanent Collection of Art
The Phyllis & Ross Escalette Permanent Collection of Art is spread throughout the University for all to enjoy. With 700 pieces in all, take
a walking tour of the campus and enjoy this unique collection. Tours from Chapman
student art ambassadors can be scheduled by emailing collections@chapman.edu.
Leatherby Libraries
Chapman is thrilled to offer our neighbors free access to a number of exclusive collections
within the Leatherby Libraries, including the Huell Howser Archives and the Center for American War Letters.
Athletics
With 20 men's and women's NCAA Division lll sports teams, Chapman invites community
members to attend home games to cheer on your Panthers! Tickets are either free of
charge or require a nominal fee. Visit the Athletics website.
Campus Tours
We are proud to offer a variety of visiting and learning opportunities for our residents,
schools, and non-profit organizations. Campus walking tours are typically given by
current Chapman students and last about 90 minutes. Schedule a tour today.
Host an Event
Chapman University is proud to offer meeting and special event space for groups with
varying budgets and requirements. More information is available through our Conference Services office. Please feel free to connect with one of our event coordinators.
Fish Interfaith Center
Seven services are hosted weekly at the Fish Interfaith Center, a testament to the belief that everyone should have a place to worship and practice
their beliefs in a safe, sacred space. The Interfaith Center is also open to the community
for weddings and memorials.