• A girl smiles as she holds a shirt in the White Elephant Sale

    Shop til you drop at the White Elephant Sale

  • A large map of downtown Oakland with orange and blue dot stickers sprinkled around

    Explore the power of maps in our new exhibition

  • OMCA @ 50 animated gif

    Learn about our fresh new look and 50th anniversary programs

  • Three people stand in front of OMCA, chatting and laughing

    Party with us every week at Friday Nights at OMCA!

  • 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

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Open this week

Mon–Tues CLOSED
Weds–Thurs 11 am–5 pm
Friday 11 am–9 pm
Sat–Sun 11 am–5 pm

Please note: The OMCA Gardens are currently closed.

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OMCA @ 50

Learn about OMCA's 50th anniversary

New look, new campus, and more.

The Oakland Museum of California is 50 this year, and we've got a lot in store to celebrate! Check out our new microsite to find out more about our brand refresh, our anniversary events, and our upcoming campus renovation.

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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–9 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

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We turned 50 on September 20 and had a blast celebrating with you!

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Black and white photo of William Shorey, his wife, and their two daughters
February 11, 2020

Celebrate Black History Month at OMCA

In honor of Black History Month, we're sharing the different ways you can remember important people and events in Black history right here at OMCA.
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Collection of political posters from the All of Us or None Collection arranged on a wall inside OMCA's Gallery of California History
December 10, 2019

Thank You for Voting on Posters From Our Collection

We're changing the 1960s & 1970s posters inside of our Gallery of California Art and couldn't have done it without you!
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Lori and Kelly take a selfie in front of the burning man
October 4, 2019

OMCA Goes to Burning Man

OMCA Staff recount their adventures at Burning Man just in time for our newest exhibition
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