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Begin your philanthropic journey with OMCA by joining our community of Members. Your 100% tax deductible membership affirms your belief that OMCA is a civic anchor for Oakland and the entire Bay Area while offering you free admission, invitations to previews, onsite discounts, and much more.

Give the gift of membership to someone who has made an impact on your life.

Questions about Membership? Contact us at [email protected] or leave us a message at 510-318-8520.

Are you a student or an educator? Discounted memberships are available online for a limited time!

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Admission & Program Tickets

– Free admission for children under 18 in the household
– Member preview invitations
– Early access and/or discounted program tickets

Discounts

– OMCA Shop
– Town Fare Cafe*
– Discounted parking at OMCA garage (exclusions apply)

*OMCA Membership benefits and pricing are subject to change. Town Fare Café Member discounts do not apply to special events sponsored by Town Fare, unless clearly advertised.

Bonus Benefit

– Surprise free weekends at Bay Area museums

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Invest in OMCA, strengthen your connection to the rich and complex history of California, and become a part of our vibrant community. 

Your support provides vital resources that turn OMCA’s bold mission into a reality. With your gift, together we will inspire visitors of every age to understand California’s past in order to contribute to a more sustainable future.

For questions or support, please call 510-318-8516 or email [email protected]

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member tours

Member Tours take a deeper dive into OMCA’s gallery content with focused topics and special guests. Members can participate every second Saturday from noon to 1 pm for a close look at OMCA’s exhibitions. No reservation necessary. Please see below for current Member Tours offerings.

Upcoming member events

Member Tours: Oakland Nature Walk with OMCA’s Curator of Natural Science, Ryder Diaz

This month’s installation of Member Tours at OMCA is calling for nature lovers (and the nature curious) to wear your walking shoes, pack your binoculars*, and come ready to explore the wonders of Oakland’s natural history. Join us for a special nature walk led by OMCA’s Curator of Natural Science, Ryder Diaz. 

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Community Conversations: Reclaiming Democracy, Building Belonging

OMCA’s Spotlight Sundays is excited to introduce “Community Conversations,” a new series in partnership with The Othering & Belonging Institute (OBI). This new series of conversations will create a space to foster public dialogue and engagement around emerging community topics.

The program’s first installment this January will explore the topic of Reclaiming Democracy, Building Belonging. The panel will include john a. powell, Director of OBI and Professor of Law, African American and Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley along with a diverse set of other visionary community organizers and youth leaders. The panel will be moderated by Ashley Gallegos who leads the Places of Belonging work at OBI.

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