LANCASTER MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY (MOAH)

Poppy "super blooms" have been a lure to Lancaster for years, and the city is on the radar of just about every aviation history buff. But there's something new taking root here too. The city's milelong downtown stretch, The BLVD, was recently named a California Cultural District - a distinction that only went to 14 neighborhoods in the entire state. And there's a whole new crop of murals in the downtown area that rival what you'd see in Los Angeles or San Francisco. That momentum has largely been driven by the Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH), which has slated a year of exhibitions that are sure to delight and intrigue even the most discerning art aficionados.The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) has become the focal point for fine art in the region. Embracing established southern California talent and emerging local artists, MOAH offers art aficionados and the casual observer opportunities to explore a wide range of contemporary art.