1986 Renovation

The Torrance Art Museum underwent an extensive interior renovation and opened October 2006. There are now 3,958 square feet of total exhibition space. In the Main Gallery (2,922 sq ft), exhibition walls were placed in front of the large, south facing windows. Not only did this increase options for designing exhibitions, these walls also shield sensitive artwork from the direct sunlight which had been problematic in the past. A secondary, skylit gallery/meeting room of 871 sq ft has been added. There is also a smaller lobby gallery of 165 sq ft. With three, distinct spaces for exhibition, we now host more exhibitions of greater variety.

There are other new features that enhance the facility as well. A better security system was installed to protect artworks. The gallery spaces were lit with museum-quality lighting equipment. Climate control was added. There is an arts library/conference room. and on the north side, an enclosed patio providing an informal meeting place for the entire Torrance Civic Center campus.

Main Gallery