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Special Exhibitions & Features

Born of the Bear Dance:
Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California
On view now | Great Hall


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Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples
On view now
Experience “Not-To-Miss Visual Art” for yourself.
KQED
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Gallery Feature:
Collecting a Moment
On view now | Gallery of California Art

Included with General Admission.

 

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Upcoming

Gallery Feature: Ancestral Visions: An Installation by Chelsea Ryoko Wong
Opens February 7, 2025 | Gallery of California Art

Included with General Admission.

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Events

Thursday After Hours at OMCA with Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing

Bring your sketch pads and appetites to kick off the second season of Thursday After Hours at OMCA. Mix and mingle over music by DJ Mark DiVita and delightful cocktails prepared in OMCA’s Town Fare Café. After bites and beverages, head over to the Gallery of California History for uninstructed live figure drawing sessions hosted by Sketchboard Co.

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Thursday After Hours at OMCA with Lyla June

This Thursday, the Great Hall—home to OMCA’s current special exhibition Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California—will come alive with can’t-miss pop-up performances by Lyla June. With her soulful, textured, and multi-genre sound, Lyla June’s music powerfully amplifies the voices of Indigenous Peoples while inspiring audiences of all walks of life to forge a deeper connection to themselves and the earth. In between her captivating performances, guests can explore OMCA’s award-winning galleries or relax at Town Fare Café with delicious bites, beverages, and music by DJ Mark DiVita.

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Thursday After Hours at OMCA with Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing

Bring your sketch pads and appetites to another Thursday After Hours at OMCA. Mix and mingle over music by DJ Mark DiVita and delightful cocktails prepared in OMCA’s Town Fare Café. After bites and beverages, head over to the Gallery of California History for uninstructed live figure drawing sessions hosted by Sketchboard Co.

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24th Annual Lunar New Year at OMCA: Year of the Snake

Gather with us at OMCA for our 24th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration. Celebrate and honor Lunar New Year traditions through family-friendly storytelling, performances, activities, and more. Come together to uplift AAPI communities and explore the shared connections between Asian cultures of the Bay Area.

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Galleries & Garden

Gallery of California Art
Gallery of California History
Gallery of California Natural Sciences
Garden

Spotlight on OMCA

2024 CAMMY AWARD WINNER LORI FOGARTY

The annual CAMMY Award recognizes extraordinary museum supporters, professionals, and institutions that have made outstanding contributions to California museums. OMCA is elated to announce that this year, CAM has recognized one of our very own, Executive Director and CEO, Lori Fogarty! This award highlights her dedicated leadership throughout her extensive career, including within her role of nearly two decades at OMCA, an institution that centers community engagement, field innovation, and a commitment to inclusivity and diversity. Congratulations, Lori!

WINNER OF THE 2022 NATIONAL MEDAL FOR MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICE

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded OMCA one of only six recipients of the 2022 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries making significant and exceptional contributions to their communities.

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