Exhibitions

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Projects & Gallery Updates

  • Black Power exhibition inside OMCA with a large black fist on the front wall, the words BLACK POWER on the left wall, and Black Panther 10 point program on the right wall
    Black Power
    Ongoing

    Uncover the history of the Black Power movements in California with a compelling addition to the Gallery of California History.

  • Black and white image of two children with tags on their coats
    Dorothea Lange: Photography as Activism
    Ongoing

    Experience the iconic life and work of Dorothea Lange, world-renowned documentary photographer, with an expanded section in the Gallery of California Art dedicated to her works.

  • Black and white photograph of Hung Liu standing in front of a piece of her artwork.
    Remembering Artist Hung Liu
    October 1, 2021–October 31, 2022

    Join OMCA as we honor the life and legacy of beloved artist, Oakland resident, and friend Hung Liu. Drawing from our collection, this new installation features four of Liu’s works in our Gallery of California Art. 

Upcoming Exhibitions

  • Drawn image of a woman with a flower in her hair

    Hella Feminist
    Opens July 29, 2022 I OMCA Great Hall

    Hella Feminist is rooted in the idea that discrimination against all elements of identity (gender, class, race, sexual orientation, physical ability, education, age, etc.) is interlinked and that no element can be addressed in isolation.

     

  • two kids looking at a bird display at OMCA

    (NEW) OMCA Kids: Nature Playspace

    June 4, 2022

    Opens June 4, 2022 | Ongoing | Gallery of Natural Sciences

    Little learners can unleash their curiosity and imagination in the newly created OMCA Kids: Nature Playspace. Located inside the Gallery of California Natural Sciences, the playspace is focused on the unique needs of children ages 2 to 5, along with their families and caregivers. Visitors ages 12 and younger receive free admission to OMCA, as long as they are accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age

Past Exhibitions

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