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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.

Give the gift of membership to someone who has made an impact on your life.

Questions about Membership? Contact us at [email protected] or leave us a message at 510-318-8520.

Are you a student or an educator? Discounted memberships are available onsite with verification.

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Admission & Program Tickets

– Free admission for children 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 (exclusions apply)

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

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– Surprise free weekends at Bay Area museums

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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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member tours

Member Tours take a deeper dive into OMCA’s gallery content with focused topics and special guests. Members can participate every second Saturday from noon to 1 pm for a close look at OMCA’s exhibitions. No reservation necessary. Please see below for current Member Tours offerings.

Upcoming member events

Member Tours: Born of the Bear Dance Tour with Drew Johnson, Curator of Photography & Visual Culture at OMCA

Drew Johnson, curator of Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California, will illuminate the powerful communities and stories behind the exhibition’s captivating images. Join Johnson as he shares the collaborations and partnerships that brought Aguilar’s remarkable photographic collection to OMCA, resulting in this impactful display. 

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Spotlight Sundays: Celebrating Native Heritage through Photography—A Conversation with Ashley Salaz and Haley Day Rains

Join us for this month’s Spotlight Sundays as we dive into the power of photography in honoring and amplifying Native heritage. This thought-provoking panel discussion features two dynamic Native creatives: Oakland-based Coharie and Nahua photographer Ashley Salaz and Mvskoke photographer, scholar, and filmmaker Haley Day Rains. Moderated by Drew Johnson, OMCA Curator of Photography & Visual Culture, the conversation will explore how photography serves as a vital tool for storytelling, cultural preservation, and community connection.This program is part of the exhibition Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California—on view through June 2025—and draws on Dugan Aguilar’s legacy of documenting the vibrancy and resilience of Indigenous communities. The discussion will address key themes of representation, reciprocity, and the ways in which photography can be rooted in and shaped by community. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage in this meaningful conversation. 

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