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Oakland Museum of California - A Guide for Visitors

 
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The Oakland Museum of California is a must-see destination for anyone visiting the Bay Area. With its vast collections and diverse programs, there's always something new to see and learn. Whether you're interested in history or art, natural science or performing arts, Oakland has it all! This blog post provides visitors with an Oakland Museum of California guide that covers everything from parking to exhibitions.

 

Plan Your Visit

Oakland Museum of California Oakland, CA is a great place to learn about and enjoy art and nature. The Oakland Museum of California has several different exhibits that feature the artwork from various artists as well as interesting pieces related to natural history. There are also rotating exhibitions on display at the Oakland Museum of California throughout the year, which means there’s always something new for visitors to see!

Learn more by visiting they’re: OaklandMuseumCA.org

  • Oakland Museum of California is open Wednesday - Sunday from 11:00 am to five o'clock pm

  • Oakland Museum of California Admission Prices (Please confirm directly on their site.)

  • Oakland Museum of California has two different admission prices. Adults are $15, children between the ages of six and seventeen are $12, seniors are $11, students with valid IDs get in for just ten dollars, and kids under the age of five get into Oakland Museum Of California for free!

  • Visit today by calling 510-318-8400 or visit them online.

History

When the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) first opened its doors fifty years ago in 1969, it made history as a progressive and innovative museum that celebrated both art and science. The three disciplines were brought together under one roof for this reason: OMCA has existed since then to explore all facets of California's culture through their collections which include iconic works from artists such as Roy Lichenstein or Andy Warhol alongside historical artifacts like Miwok pottery dating back thousands upon millennia before European settlers arrived on these shores; they also feature rare natural specimens such exhibitions about Native American life here pre-contact period along with photographs taken by Trail Mix Films’ own Pierre Gaston.

The OMCA has reopened its galleries after a transformation that touches almost every aspect of the 300,000 square-foot Museum and builds on what the founder's originally intended. This new approach focuses not just on improving integration but also on how visitors are engaged through innovative interpretive tools as well interactive features for greater engagement with exhibitions they’re viewing or programs being offered.

Collections

Oakland Museum is also home to many different exhibits which are rotated out several times throughout the year so there's always something new for visitors to take part in at this magnificent establishment! There are permanent collections as well but these change much less frequently than the temporary ones do - unless you're lucky enough to drop by during an exhibit swap or renovation then it might just still be up!

Oakland Museum is a great way for people to spend their day learning and exploring something new and interesting. They've got everything here so no matter what your interest or where you're from there will be things that peak your curiosity.

They've Re-Opened!

The Oakland Museum of California has been closed for COVID 19 and a major renovation, but they have re-opened! Go visit them today to see our newly renovated museum. In addition to seeing the Oakland hills from above in Skyline Terrace and learning all about water in Landscape Hydrology, you can also enjoy additional exhibitions such as Evoke: Recent Art at OMCA. See what's new when visiting Oakland this year! Visit omca.org/nowfor more information on current exhibits and events happening now at OMCA.

They're excited to have you back at their campus and galleries! They've been working hard making the necessary adjustments and the team is taking extra precautions for your safety, but don't worry - as long as no additional concerns or issues are arising from other areas on-site (like weather), this should ensure an enjoyable visit with them again soon enough... once capacity restrictions allow it ;)

The future is here—and it’s looking good with the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA). Whether your interest lies in art or history, beautiful gardens or innovative architecture, stunning views, or more, the Oakland Museum of California is a must-see attraction.

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Oakland, California is blessed with some of the area’s most interesting attractions. Here’s a list of some of our favorites you don’t want to miss:

  • Piedmont Park

  • Temescal Regional Recreation Area South Gate Staging Area

  • Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve

  • Lowell Park

  • Children's Fairyland

  • Snow Park

  • Dimond Park

  • Point Emery 

All of these wonderful attractions are located just a short distance from our historic location at 4226 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland! Stop by for a visit anytime!