Summer is practically here, making this a good time to get out and explore what’s happening at Southern California’s cultural institutions.

See graceful dancers perform in historical costumes, sculptures inspired by wild animals of Africa and nearly 100 years of printmaking techniques – and that’s just for starters.

Here are 9 museum exhibitions and attractions you don’t want to miss this June.

L.A.-based printmaker Linda Lyke’s etching and relief, “Parched Earth, 2018,” is featured in the Muckenthaler Cultural Center exhibition “Field Notes: When Taxonomy Becomes Iconography” from June 9-Aug. 4. (Courtesy of Linda Lyke)

The bronze, titled “Tiger 3, 2004,” is included in the Laguna Art Museum’s “Sculptures by Gwynn Murrill” from June 16-Sept. 22. (Courtesy of Gwynn Murrill)

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This bronze, titled “Twisting Cheetah, 1999,” is featured in the Laguna Art Museum’s “Sculptures by Gwynn Murrill” from June 16-Sept. 22. (Courtesy of Gwynn Murrill)

Beatriz Mejia’s “Cautiva” is featured in the Riverside Art Museum’s “90 Years of Ink” exhibition through Aug. 23. (Courtesy of Riverside Art Museum)

A Mexican scene by Kiyoshi Salto is on view as part of the Riverside Art Museum’s “90 Years of Ink” exhibition through Aug. 23. (Courtesy of the Riverside Art Museum)



LOS ANGELES COUNTY

“Bauhaus Beginnings”

Celebrating the centennial of the founding of the Bauhaus school, the exhibition explores the art, architecture, design and philosophy of the early years.

When: June 11-Oct. 13. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and Sundays, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays

Where: Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles

Admission: Free

Information: 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu

“Frozen in Time: Images of Antarctica”

Thirteen large-scale photographs from artist Diane Tuft’s 2012 visit to Antarctica focusing on the history of climate change recorded within the icy landscape.

When: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, through Jan. 20

Where: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exhibition Blvd., Los Angeles

Admission: $6-$15, free for members

Information: 213-763-3466. nhm.org

“Selections from ‘Inscape:’ Fashion in Motion”

Luminario Ballet dancers recreate elements of choreographer Bella Lewitzky’s 1971 work wearing costumes designed by fashion pioneer Rudi Gernreich and newly reconstructed by Diana MacNeil. The performance is one of several programs inspired by the exhibition “Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich.”

When: 6 p.m. June 23

Where: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles

Tickets: $15, free to Skirball members

Information: 310-440-4500. www.skirball.org/inscape

ORANGE COUNTY

“Closer Look: Intimate-Scale Sculpture from the Permanent Collection”

Small sculptures by Chris Burden, Judy Chicago, and Joel Morrison among others selected for their innovative materials, playfulness in scale and function, and historic importance in significant art movements and artistic careers.

When: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday, through Sept. 1

Where: Orange County Museum of Art at the South Coast Plaza Village, 1661 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana

Admission: Free

Information: 714-780-2130. www.ocmaexpand.org

“Field Notes: When Taxonomy Becomes Iconography”

Work inspired by L.A. printmaker Linda Lyke’s observation of birds and megafauna in Kenya and her home city.

When: June 9-Aug. 4. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays

Where: The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton

Admission: Free

Information: 714-738-6595. themuck.org

“Sculptures by Gwynn Murrill”

A selection of 20 works by the L.A. artist, best known for her animal sculptures and refined approach to materials, are featured in this career retrospective dating from the 1970s.

When: June 16-Sept. 22. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays-Sundays, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays

Where: Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach

Admission: $5-$7, free to museum members, visitors 17 and under and everyone on the first Thursday of each month after 5 p.m.

Information: 949-494-8971. lagunaartmuseum.org

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

“The Gledhills”

Highlights from the California Museum of Photography’s collection of more than 150 photographs produced by the Santa Barbara-based husband-wife team Edwin and Carolyn Gledhill in the early 20th century.

When: June 8-Nov. 24. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays

Where: California Museum of Photography, 3824 Main St., Riverside

Admission: $3-$6, free to members, college students and children under 12

Information: 951-827-4787. artsblock.ucr.edu

“90 Years of Ink: Prints from RAM’s Permanent Collection, 1920-2010”

More than 100 works from the collection that feature different printmaking techniques, including etching, woodblock and lithography.

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, through Aug. 23

Where: Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside

Admission: $3-$5, free to members, military and their families with ID, and children under 12

Information: www.riversideartmuseum.org

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY

“Living History Flying Day”

Hear experts discuss the Republic P-47G Thunderbolt and then watch it fly.

When: 10 a.m. to noon June 1

Where: Planes of Fame Air Museum, 14998 Cal Aero Drive, Chino

Admission: $6-$15, free to members and children 4 and under

Information: 909-597-3722. planesoffame.org