Beyond Roe: Reproductive Justice Now
James Moore Theater; Masks required for this event With the reversal of Roe v. Wade, many will experience what it …
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SubscribeJames Moore Theater; Masks required for this event With the reversal of Roe v. Wade, many will experience what it …
Voting is integral to a healthy democracy. However, low voter turnout, misinformation, and disillusionment are widespread. Join us for this …
Join us for the “Rooted in Power” Oakland Roots End of Season Celebration and Panel Discussion at the Oakland Museum …
James Moore Theater Tickets: $1 – $30 – Sliding Scale for Non-Members; $5 for OMCA Members Join us for a film …
Important update 1/5/23: With storm conditions and uncertainty around potential museum closures this weekend, this program will pivot to take …
Join us for Abolition: A Multigenerational Perspective as a part of OMCA’s latest special exhibition Angela Davis: Seize the Time. …
Live Broadcast – Abolition: A Multigenerational Perspective, Lecture Hall Due to high demand for this program, the James Moore Theatre …
A Case for Reparations is sold out. This powerful conversation between Oakland community leaders will be part of OMCA’s special …
Join us at OMCA for Voices of the Iranian Diaspora, a showcase of poetry, performance and artwork by Iranian creatives and activists in the Bay Area.
Experience Thursday After Hours at OMCA – your weekly night out at the Museum rich with cocktails, culture, and community. Mingle at Town Fare Cafe by Chef Michele McQueen, where you can enjoy drinks and light bites against a backdrop of music, or explore the galleries which come alive at night with a mix of pop-up performances, chats, live drawings, and more– just for adults!
Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid, Oakland’s favorite free weekly block party is back, April—October!
Gather with family, friends, and community every Friday 5—9 pm for live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions, with a Museum ticket.
Join us for Gallery Chats, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators.
Every third Sunday, OMCA invites visitors to Spotlight Sundays, a series of conversations, performances, and experiences that showcase California visionaries.
Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art, History, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6.
OMCA celebrates the Lunar New Year and explores the shared connections between the diverse Asian cultures of the Bay Area. These family-friendly programs will include both virtual and in-person offerings that celebrate and honor Lunar New Year traditions through storytelling, performances, activities, cooking demonstrations, and more. OMCA holds space for our AAPI communities to come together and uplift each other with both in-person and virtual healing circles.
In collaboration with OMCA’s Día de los Muertos Committee, we honor Day of the Dead every October and November.
The Oakland Museum Women’s Board started the White Elephant Sale over sixty years ago. The annual event is not-to-be-missed.
Knowledgeable facilitators share insights and help make meaning with your group in OMCA’s galleries.