Chaffey Community Museum of Art is an art museum in Ontario, California, with a permanent collection and rotating exhibitions. It’s about a 12-minute drive from Chino Motel, a five-star hotel in Chino, making it a nearby cultural outing to plan while you’re in the area.
- Location: 217 S. Lemon Ave., Ontario, CA 91761
- Regular hours: Open Thursday to Sunday; closed Monday to Wednesday
- Collection: Permanent collection selections are always on display in the Line Gallery
- Admission: Check with the museum for current admission details
Where is Chaffey Community Museum of Art?
Chaffey Community Museum of Art is at 217 S. Lemon Ave. in Ontario, not in Chino itself. The location puts the museum in Ontario’s downtown area, making it a cultural stop to pair with time in the city centre. For context on the surrounding area, the Chino city centre guide covers the neighbouring city.
The museum, often called CCMA, has shared visual art with residents of Inland Southern California since 1941. It began as an art association and has grown into a museum with space for both regional artists and works from its collection.
What can you see at the museum?
CCMA combines a permanent collection with rotating exhibitions, so the galleries bring together collection works and art by artists from the Inland Empire. Selections from the permanent collection are always on display in the Line Gallery.
The California Arts Council describes the museum as having four galleries: three for artists living and working in the Inland Empire, and one for collection works. Its profile also describes a program of 24–26 rotating exhibitions annually; that figure describes the museum’s exhibition program, not a schedule for a particular visit.
CCMA also mounts a major themed exhibition with the Ontario Museum of History & Art every other year. The museums alternate the West End Photography Open and West End Photography Invitational. Check the museum’s exhibition information to see what is showing during your visit.
What are the museum’s hours and admission details?
The museum closes for Easter, July 4, Thanksgiving and Black Friday, December 24 through December 31, and New Year’s Day.
Opening hours
- Thursday to Sunday: 12 PM–4 PM
- Monday to Wednesday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Admission details can vary, so confirm them with the museum before planning around a particular exhibition. You can contact CCMA at (909) 463-3733 or info@chaffeymuseum.org. Hours and access can change, so check the official site before you go.
How do you get from Chino to the museum?
The museum is at 217 S. Lemon Ave. in Ontario. If you’re arranging airport transport as part of the same trip, the ONT airport transportation guide covers routes and options for getting between the airport and Chino.
How much time should you allow for a visit?
The museum’s regular visiting window is four hours, from noon to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Choose a day within those hours, then check which exhibitions are on view so you can decide how to fit the museum into your plans.
Because the galleries include both collection works and rotating exhibitions, the viewing experience can differ between visits. If you’re coordinating a visit around a specific show or holiday, contact the museum ahead of time to confirm the details.
FAQs
Is Chaffey Community Museum of Art in Chino?
No. The museum is in Ontario, California, at 217 S. Lemon Ave., though it’s close enough to make a Chino-area outing.
When is the museum usually open?
Open Thursday to Sunday; closed Monday to Wednesday. It closes for several holidays, so confirm the schedule before your visit.
What kind of art does CCMA show?
The museum displays selections from its permanent collection in the Line Gallery and presents rotating exhibitions, including work by artists living and working in the Inland Empire.
How can you confirm admission and current exhibitions?
Contact the museum at (909) 463-3733 or info@chaffeymuseum.org, and check its official site before you go.