• A woman and two little girls take a selfie in the OMCA Gardens

    You're invited to OMCA's Hella Big 50th Birthday Party!

  • Three people hug and smile inside OMCA

    Enjoy $5 admission during our 50th anniversary weekend

  • OMCA @ 50 animated gif

    Learn about our fresh new look and 50th anniversary programs

  • Black Power exhibition entrance with a large black fist on a white wall and the words: Black Power displayed on the wall behind it

    Uncover the history of the Black Power movements in California

  • Portraits of African American men interviewed in video art installation Question Bridge

    Listen, watch, and learn inside Question Bridge: Black Males

Hours

Open this week

Mon–Tues CLOSED
Weds–Thurs 11 am–5 pm
Friday 11 am–10 pm
Sat–Sun 11 am–5 pm

Please Note: The OMCA Gardens will be closed until 2 pm on Friday, September 20 and closed all day on Saturday, September, 21 and Sunday, September 22.

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Events

Cheers to 50 years!

Friday Nights at OMCA: Hella Big 50th Birthday Party

Join us for our very special 50th birthday bash with music by DJ D-Sharp, Kev Choice Ensemble, party games, food trucks, giveaways, and more.

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Sunday: Open 11 am–5 pm
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday: Open 11 am–5 pm
Thursday: Open 11 am–5 pm
Friday: Open 11 am–10 pm
Saturday: Open 11 am–5 pm
 
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
Sunday: Open 10 am–3 pm
Monday: Open 11 am–5 pm
Tuesday: Open 11 am–5 pm
 

Please note: OMCA's passenger elevator is currently out of service. During this time, the freight elevator will be available for passenger use.

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Happy Birthday, OMCA!

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OMCA is celebrating its 49th birthday.

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September 18, 2019

Happy 50th Birthday, OMCA!

We're turning 50 and can't wait to celebrate with you!
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July 1, 2019

OMCA Receives the Heart of Oakland Award

The Oakland Museum of California is honored to be the recipient of the Heart of Oakland award
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June 11, 2019

An Inside Look at Collodion Photography

Learn about 19th century photography with OMCA's own Brittany Bradley
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