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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. Discounted memberships for students and educators are available onsite with proof of eligibility. You can also give the gift of membership to someone who has made an impact on your life.

Questions about Membership? Check our Membership FAQs, contact us at [email protected], or leave us a message at 510-318-8520.

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Admission & Program Tickets

– Free admission for individuals 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**

Bonus Benefit

– Special Member Events, including Member Tours, Opening Celebrations, Friday Nights Lounges, and more
– Surprise free weekends at Bay Area museums

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

**Discounted parking available during regular Museum hours. Friday evenings, community celebrations, and special events excluded

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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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Upcoming member events

OMCA Members enjoy access to a dynamic calendar of events designed to spark connection, curiosity, and community. From intimate Member Tours and lively Friday Night Lounges to exhibition opening celebrations and surprise weekend reciprocity with partner institutions, these events offer unique ways to engage more deeply with the Museum with fellow Members.

Check back regularly for the latest events for new opportunities to experience OMCA in memorable and meaningful ways.

Spotlight Sundays: Earth Seed Screening with People’s Kitchen Collective and Emory Douglas

Join us for a special gathering showcasing stories of survival and resilience through food culture and ancestral wisdom with People’s Kitchen Collective (PKC) and Understory. This event will begin with a screening of the documentary Earth Seed: A People’s Journey of Radical Hospitality by filmmaker Fox Nakai and PKC. Rooted in Octavia E. Butler’s Parable series and the legacy of the Black Panther Party’s community engagement strategies, this film maps the Earth Seed pilgrimage through five regions of California.

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Friday Nights at OMCA
Special Members Lounge

Calling all Members! Join us for a special Member Lounge on the Upper Level Terrace, overlooking our Garden, in celebration of you! Mingle with fellow OMCA enthusiasts while enjoying light refreshments, games, and bingo, where we’ll be giving away some amazing items from the OMCA Shop. Bring your friends and family, and enjoy Friday Nights together!

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Member Preview Hours for Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory

You’re invited to the Member Opening for OMCA’s newest exhbition! Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory is the first major museum exhibition to celebrate the work of beloved Bay Area artist Mildred Howard. Spanning Howard’s five-decade practice, Poetics of Memory brings together her renowned collages, found-object sculptures, and immersive installations that explore memory, identity, and the African American experience.

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Member Preview Opening Celebration for Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory

Be among the first to experience Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory—the first major museum survey of the beloved Bay Area artist whose five-decade practice powerfully explores memory, identity, and the African American experience. Join the artist, curators, and community for an opening celebration with live music, bites, and refreshments—an inspiring evening honoring Mildred Howard’s enduring impact.

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