• woman lounging on a chair as part of "Hella Feminist' at OMCA

    'Hella Feminist' now on view!

  • Two women enjoying extended Friday hours at OMCA

    Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid every Friday from 5–9 pm

  • Two kids playing with trains at OMCA Kids: Nature Playspace

    OMCA Kids: Nature Playspace now open!

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    Now On View - 'Edith Heath: A Life in Clay'

  • Two loved ones smile at the camera, one holding a book, while sitting on the OMCA lawn.

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Wed.–Sun. 11 am–5 pm
Fri. 11 am–9 pm
Mon., Tues. CLOSED


 

 

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Join us for our hands-on workshop led by teaching artists from our Oakland neighbor across the lake: Merritt Ceramics. 

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Sunday: 11 am–5 pm - Town Fare is closed (5/22)
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 11 am–5 pm
Thursday: 11 am–5 pm
Friday: 11 am–9 pm
Saturday: 11 am–5 pm (Town Fare and the garden are closed 5/21)
 
New Year's Day: CLOSED for New Year's Day
Fourth of July: CLOSED for Fourth of July
Thanksgiving: CLOSED for Thanksgiving
Christmas: CLOSED for Christmas
MLK Day: OPEN for MLK Day
 
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Lots of people enjoying OMCA's garden
July 19, 2022

The OMCA Garden - Oakland's Gathering Place

Since its construction in the late 60s, the OMCA Garden may be one of Oakland’s best kept secrets, but word is getting out about the serene garden space in the heart of Oakland.
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Heath Dinnerware (advertisement), 1947. Courtesy of the Brian and Edith Heath/Heath Ceramics Collection, Environmental Design Archives, UC Berkeley.
July 1, 2022

Edith Heath - a distinctly Californian artist who continues to inspire

Edith Heath wasn’t born in California but her iconic dishware with colorful  California hillside tones made from durable, locally resourced materials couldn’t have come from anywhere but the Golden State.
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OMCA wins IMLS Award featuring a woman visiting Black Power
June 7, 2022

OMCA Wins IMLS National Medal, the Nation’s Highest Honor for Museum and Library Service

Thank you to Congresswoman Barbara Lee for nominating OMCA for this prestigious award!
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