Member Tours: Gallery Walk with Preparator Supervisor and Taxidermist, Alicia Goode
Member Tours: Gallery Walk with Preparator Supervisor and Taxidermist, Alicia Goode
September 12 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join Alicia Goode, Preparator Supervisor and Taxidermist, as she leads us on a tour of OMCA’s Gallery of California Natural Sciences. The tour will showcase the beautiful and intricate dioramas, along with other displays and specimens she has helped to design and create for the Museum. This is a unique experience to learn from a professional taxidermist and museum preparator who oversees the maintenance of the permanent natural science exhibits at OMCA.
Please note that tour spots are limited. A sign up sheet will be available at the Ticketing Desk when checking in so get here early to grab your spot!
Facilitator
Alicia Goode is an award-winning wildlife artist and museum professional living in Oakland, California. She has worked in the Natural History field since 1996 and has had an interest in the earth sciences from the time she was old enough to screw the lid on a jelly jar. Alicia has been working at the Oakland Museum of California since 2010, where she leads preparation activities in the Gallery of California Natural Sciences, as well as OMCA’s California Collections and Research Center.
Accessibility
Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible, welcoming, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs, sensory inclusive devices, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations, like American Sign Language (ASL), Cantonese, Spanish or another language interpreter, please email [email protected] at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options.