Discover the connections between art and science through fantastically colorful renderings by artist Ray Troll and the research of paleontologist Kirk Johnson, who made an incredible journey to map the ancient world with a fresh perspective.
Exhibitions
On View Now
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November 10, 2018–March 17, 2019 -
October 13, 2018–February 17, 2019Fueled by their belief in design as a way of life, the innovative husband and wife duo Charles and Ray Eames were two of the most influential designers of the twentieth century.
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December 16, 2017–November 2019Discover how and why Oakland grows food in this exhibition on view in OMCA's Gallery of California Natural Sciences.
Upcoming Exhibitions
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February 2 – September 1, 2019Discover Mildred Howard’s TAP: Investigation of Memory, a powerful multimedia installation that examines themes of identity, church culture, gentrification, dance, activism, and more.
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April 13–August 11, 2019Going beyond mainstream narratives, Queer California: Untold Stories will deepen and expand our understanding of this history through a multifaceted exhibition.
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May 4 – September 1, 2019Travel back in time through Andrew J. Russell's epic photography of the Transcontinental Railroad’s western expansion, completed 150 years ago in 1869.
Current Projects & Gallery Updates
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February 8, 2019Uncover the history of the Black Power movements in California with a compelling addition to the Gallery of California History.
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On View NowQuestion Bridge: Black Males returns to the Oakland Museum of California this fall. Immerse yourself in intimate videos—woven together and arranged to simulate face-to-face conversations between participants—among a diverse group of 160 Black men across the United States.
Past Exhibitions
View OMCA's past exhibitions