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The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University opened in 2016 and is the home of one of the world’s largest collections of California narrative art. Founded through the ongoing generosity of art patrons and philanthropists Mark and Janet Hilbert, it represents the only museum in the world committed to tracing the rich, iconic history of the Golden State from the late 19th century to the present day through works by leading California Scene artists and Hollywood studio artists and animators.

In November 2014, Chapman University announced that it had received from the Hilberts a major gift of California art valued at more than $7 million in addition to $3 million from the couple toward establishing a museum on campus in which to permanently display the collection to the public.