Museum of Make Believe

Museum of Make Believe Step into a realm of pure imagination at the Museum of Make Believe, an immersive fine art exhibit where every corner promises delightful surprises.

Be transported to a charming 1,000-square-foot storybook forest in the heart of Laguna Beach!

This week we said a heartfelt goodbye to two of our beloved long-standing docents, Sylvan and Geneva. Geneva brought a s...
06/03/2026

This week we said a heartfelt goodbye to two of our beloved long-standing docents, Sylvan and Geneva. Geneva brought a sunny, artistic spirit to the museum and Sylvan shared his wonderful creative talents with all of us. Their presence has truly shaped the magic of our place.

They’ve each left their mark on our Tree of Make Believe by signing their names. Pieces of their creativity will continue to live on in our gift shop through their handmade ceramics, stickers, and postcards. When you pick up one of their items, it will continue to support them in their creative ventures.

We are so grateful for everything they’ve given and wish them all the best as they step into their next adventures. This isn’t goodbye—it’s simply “see you again.” We know our paths will cross at the museum again someday!

05/21/2026

Installation on a new art installation began this week at the Museum of Make Believe…

A sandcastle tucked inside a treasure chest will soon wash ashore at the edge of our forest—carrying with it the story of a fairy named Ivella and the Daydream Lagoon.

Some of you may remember when this began as a small, secret project—dreamed up by our docent Shree Suvarna for our themed restroom, “Admiral Sky’s Water Closet.” It was meant to be a hidden surprise beneath the sink, brought to life by Shree, Geoff Mitchell, and fellow docent Sylvan Romero.

But as the piece grew, so did its story… and we knew it belonged somewhere more magical—out in the forest, where the ocean meets imagination.

Now, it rests inside a beautifully nostalgic treasure chest, designed and built by scenic artist Bill Schaffell, ready to be discovered as part of your journey.

If you haven’t visited us yet, we would love to welcome you. You can find tickets through the link here: https://feverup.com/m/160158

• Step into a world of wonder on Sunday, May 10th as we celebrate Mothers’ Day at the Museum of Make Believe! We invite ...
05/04/2026

• Step into a world of wonder on Sunday, May 10th as we celebrate Mothers’ Day at the Museum of Make Believe!

We invite all mothers who visit to enjoy a whimsical day filled with imagination, laughter, and family fun. As a special touch, the first 100 mothers through our doors will receive enchanted seed packets—ready to bloom into a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

Bring your loved ones and make magical memories with us. Just use the link below for your tickets.

We can’t wait to celebrate you 💖

https://feverup.com/m/160158

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Two years ago on April 26th, 2024, our little band of artists here in Southern California opened Museum of Make Believe ...
04/26/2026

Two years ago on April 26th, 2024, our little band of artists here in Southern California opened Museum of Make Believe in Laguna Beach to the public.

It’s a charming one thousand square foot immersive storybook forest filled with art, stories and much more. We like to think of it as a “preview of what is to come” …. and yet, even at this small scale, we’ve had 26,000 guests visit …. which is really quite a turnout! We’ve enjoyed greeting each and every one and can’t wait to welcome many more as we grow and build into the future!

If you haven’t visited us yet, please consider it ….You can find the ticket link here: https://feverup.com/m/160158

We’ve been incredibly grateful for the wave of press since opening in April 2024—from features in the LA Times, Orange C...
04/07/2026

We’ve been incredibly grateful for the wave of press since opening in April 2024—from features in the LA Times, Orange County Register, Chicago Tribune, and beyond.

Most recently, we were honored to be included in The New York Times article, “Make This Year’s Spring Break a Great Escape,” spotlighting Laguna Beach, California and its vibrant arts scene.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped bring our storybook forest to life—you’re the magic behind it all!

Join us this Easter Sunday for a magical celebration for all ages!Search the museum for six hidden vintage eggs and let ...
04/02/2026

Join us this Easter Sunday for a magical celebration for all ages!

Search the museum for six hidden vintage eggs and let us know where you found them to receive a sweet surprise! Adults this one is for you, too!

Capture a beautiful family photo in our enchanted storybook forest, wander through whimsical paths filled with original stories and magical creations and take on our treasure hunt for even more prizes! And of course… don’t forget to claim your golden dragon egg!

Get your tickets at the link below today — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Ticket Link: https://feverup.com/m/160158

Last week at Museum of Make Believe we began recording episode 2 of “Strange Secrets of Starlight Park” in our new sound...
03/24/2026

Last week at Museum of Make Believe we began recording episode 2 of “Strange Secrets of Starlight Park” in our new sound booth. If you haven’t heard episode 1 of the show yet, please feel free to check that out at the link below! (or you can find it at your favorite podcast platform)

Here’s a little about the show:

“Inspired by the ‘Golden Age of Radio’, this mysterious adventure follows the tale of a young boy named Evander who runs away from home and finds himself in a magical long-abandoned amusement park hidden in the deep dark forest. His presence awakens the majesty and charm of this most delightfully peculiar place, Starlight Park, filled with a captivating and eccentric cast of characters. However, this enchanted realm is in grave danger and it is only this one special boy who can save it. Listen in to join him on his adventure!”

Episode 1 Link: https://www.museumofmakebelieve.org/starlightparkradio

Included here are photos and a video from the sessions as well as our table read for this episode a few weeks back!

A special thank you to our talented voice-over artists:
Ron Roberson, Eliana Merritt, Greg Nutt, Jared Wilson, Valentina Gordon, Azure Irvin, Mike Lyster, Kelsey Irvin, Carol Latham, Michael Irvin, Karen Michelle Nutt, and Jasper Irvin & Druzy Irvin.

Recently we’ve had a number of guests from Illinois tell us they had seen us on the front page of the travel section of ...
03/03/2026

Recently we’ve had a number of guests from Illinois tell us they had seen us on the front page of the travel section of the Chicago Tribune. And one day a guest even brought in a copy for us!

Originally written by Todd Martens, columnist on theme parks and immersive experiences for the Los Angeles Times, the article, “Fantasy Forest Sprung To Life”, syndicated and has appeared in papers such as The Virginian Pilot in Newport News, The Morning Call in Allentown PA, along with others in Florida, South Carolina and Michigan.

Included here in this set are also photos by Greg Nutt of the web series “The American Landscape”.

01/30/2026

If you haven’t visited us yet, consider this a gentle nudge from the universe ✨

Stop in soon for a little magic and make-believe!

Tickets await at the link here: https://feverup.com/m/160158

Museum of Make Believe was recently named by Locale Magazine as one of the “15 Places in OC to Take Your Cool Friend Fro...
01/11/2026

Museum of Make Believe was recently named by Locale Magazine as one of the “15 Places in OC to Take Your Cool Friend From LA” - and we love what they’ve written about us!

“When your LA friend claims OC lacks culture, this is where you take them. The Museum of Make Believe feels like stepping into a dream built by Laguna Beach’s most imaginative minds. The gallery merges storytelling, fine art and fantasy to create immersive installations you won’t soon forget. Every corner glows with whimsy, and the experience feels intimate and theatrical. Wander through shadow boxes, diorama worlds and hand-crafted scenes that blur the line between memory and illusion. It’s the kind of art adventure that sparks long conversations at dinner and inspires new Orange County itinerary ideas.”

Visit the link below to see the full article!

Link: https://localemagazine.com/10-places-oc-take-cool-friend-la/

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1590 S. Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA
92651

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Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

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