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The Oakland Museum of California is undergoing a major transformation project. To learn more, start here: www.museumca-campaign.org

The Art and History Galleries are currently under renovation, and will reopen in 2010. Please visit our special exhibitions, Natural Sciences Gallery. or join us for special events.

Due to staffing limitations during the renovation, our Rights and Reproductions services will be restricted until the end of 2009. We will be unable to accommodate requests that require new photography or research, and will review requests for existing imagery on a case-by-case basis. Turn-around time will be at least 12 weeks.

We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding during this very busy time.

The OMCA History Department collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets the history of California from prehistory to modern times. The History Department provides visitors with diverse activities and perspectives relating to the rich cultural history of California through permanent and special exhibitions, publications, media programs, symposia, lectures, tours, workshops, festivals, theatrical and musical performances. Staff activities are augmented with support of docents, volunteers, interns, and the History Guild.