Celebrate Mom with a visit to OMCA
This Mother’s Day, treat the mother figure in your life—or yourself—to a special day at the Museum! Stroll through our beautiful gardens full of native plants, explore powerful stories of motherhood in our galleries, and enjoy lunch at Town Fare Café by Michele McQueen. Then visit the OMCA store to find the perfect gift, from jewelry by local artists to inspiring books, and more.
Our suggested itinerary for your memorable visit with Mom!
- Enjoy a peaceful walk through the OMCA Garden.
- Explore our galleries and special exhibition, Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California.
- Delight in the inspired cuisine of Chef Michele McQueen at Town Fare’s Mother’s Day all-you-can-eat brunch buffet. Advanced reservations required—get tickets before they sell out.
- Visit the OMCA Shop to find the perfect gift—from jewelry by local artists to inspiring books and more.
- Snap a photo together in the Garden or sit by the koi pound and reflect on your visit.
Gallery Highlights
Gallery of California History
Fashion, family histories, and personal identity intersect in this new installation. Wong’s paintings take inspiration from dresses owned by six 20th century Chinese American women, whose clothing and legacies live on in OMCA’s collection.
Gallery of California History
Experience the iconic life and work of Dorothea Lange, world-renowned documentary photographer. Through the lens of her camera, Lange documented American life with riveting photographs that captured some of the most powerful moments of the 20th century.
Gallery of California History
In the History Gallery Theater you can catch two films directed by Cheo Tyehimba Taylor at the top of every hour. Legacy of Love follows four mothers who established the West Oakland Health Council in 1967. Their initiative led to the creation of the first Black-led health center.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing day or an energizing visit, OMCA is the perfect place to enjoy at your own pace this Mother’s Day!
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