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Juneteenth! at the Museum: Honoring Black Freedom, Creativity, and Community in Oakland June 12, 2026

On Friday, June 19, 2026, the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) invites the community to Juneteenth! at the Museum, a …

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California at 250: Why Complexity Matters in Public History May 19, 2026

In her recent reflection published in the SF Chronicle, OMCA Executive Director Lori Fogarty considers California’s place in the United …

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Reframing Earth Month: Native Sovereignty, Environmental Justice, and the Future of Stewardship April 21, 2026

Each April, Earth Month invites reflection on our relationship to the natural world—how we care for it, how we depend …

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Indigenous Fire Stewardship, Dioramas, & Ecology in Action April 06, 2026

Step inside the exhibition-making process at the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), where immersive dioramas bring a four-stage fire cycle …

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Fire in Oakland: Remembering 1991 and Reframing Our Relationship to the Land March 31, 2026

Thirty-five years ago, on October 19, 1991, a devastating firestorm tore through the Oakland Hills, claiming 25 lives and injuring …

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Celebrating Women Artists: Stories, Practices, and Perspectives March 24, 2026

This Women’s History Month, the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) invites visitors to explore the work of women artists whose …

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