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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. Discounted memberships for students and educators are available online for a limited time! You can also give the gift of membership to someone who has made an impact on your life.

Questions about Membership? Check our Membership FAQs, contact us at [email protected], or leave us a message at 510-318-8520.

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Admission & Program Tickets

– Free admission for individuals 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**

Bonus Benefit

– Special Member Events, including Member Tours, Opening Celebrations, Friday Nights Lounges, and more
– Surprise free weekends at Bay Area museums

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

**Discounted parking available during regular Museum hours. Friday evenings, community celebrations, and special events excluded

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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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Upcoming member events

OMCA Members enjoy access to a dynamic calendar of events designed to spark connection, curiosity, and community. From intimate Member Tours and lively Friday Night Lounges to exhibition opening celebrations and surprise weekend reciprocity with partner institutions, these events offer unique ways to engage more deeply with the Museum with fellow Members.

Check back regularly for the latest events for new opportunities to experience OMCA in memorable and meaningful ways.

Member Preview for Good Fire: Tending Native Lands

You’re invited to the Member Opening for OMCA’s newest exhibition! Good Fire: Tending Native Lands explores the past, present, and future of fire in California through Native practices.

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Member Preview Evening Celebration for Good Fire: Tending Native Lands

Be among the first to experience this powerful exhibition alongside the curators, collaborators, and community members who brought it to life.Join us for an evening of celebration with live music, delicious bites, and festive refreshments—an inspiring preview honoring the vital knowledge of Native California communities that you won’t want to miss!

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Member Chats with East Bay Regional Park Naturalists

Join Naturalists from the East Bay Regional Park District for a hands-on exploration of local wildlife—right here at OMCA! Become a wildlife detective as you examine real animal skulls; ask “Whose skull is this?”; and discover what these clues tell us about the mammals that call our regional parks home.

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Spotlight Sundays: Cultural Fire Storytelling and Film Screening

Please join us for an afternoon of storytelling centering Native fire practices from four visionary Native Californian memory keepers. The program will begin with a film screening of Fire Tender, co-directed by Roni Jo Draper, PhD (Yurok) and Marissa Lila Kongao, which shares context on settler colonial fire suppression, highlights the work of Yurok firelighters to reclaim and pass on traditional eco-cultural knowledge, and meditates on the power of fire to heal land and communities. 

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member tours

Offered just for OMCA Members, these monthly tours provide a deeper, more focused exploration of OMCA’s exhibitions. Each tour highlights a specific theme or topic, often featuring insights from curators, educators, or special guests.

Member Tours take place on the second Saturday of each month from 12 to 1 pm. Advance reservations are not required; however, space is limited. A same-day sign-up sheet will be available at the museum, and participation is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

We invite you to join us for a closer, more thoughtful look at the stories that shape California’s art, history, and culture.