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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 are available onsite for students and educators with verification. 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 Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain

You’re invited to the Member Opening for OMCA’s newest exhibition! Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain navigates the braided histories of displacement, resistance, and resilience within Black American communities in Oakland and the East Bay. Through works from the OMCA permanent collection alongside new commissions by artist Adrian Burrell; architect June Grant with blinkLAB architecture; and the Archive of Urban Futures with Moms 4 Housing, the exhibition traces how Black communities have creatively resisted dispossession and reimagined spaces of home and belonging. Reserved tickets are highly encouraged but not required for Member Preview Hours.

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Member Preview Evening Celebration for Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain

Don’t miss the opening celebration for OMCA’s newest exhibition! Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain navigates the braided histories of displacement, resistance, and resilience within Black American communities in Oakland and the East Bay. Through works from the OMCA permanent collection alongside new commissions by artist Adrian Burrell; architect June Grant with blinkLAB architecture; and the Archive of Urban Futures with Moms 4 Housing, the exhibition traces how Black communities have creatively resisted dispossession and reimagined spaces of home and belonging.

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Spotlight Sundays: I Was There Too: A Performance by Meres-Sia Gabriel, Child of the Black Panther Party Revolution

I Was There Too is a unique multimedia performance about one woman’s inner revolution as she struggles to understand what it means to have been born into the Black Panther Party. Daughter of two Black Panthers (Emory Douglas and Gayle Dickson), Meres-Sia Gabriel shares a first-hand account of what it was like to grow up in a revolution that changed the course of history. 

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Semi—Annual Member Shop Sale

It’s sale time! Join us onsite and online for the semi-annual Member sale at the OMCA Shop. Starting Friday, August 8 through Sunday, August 10, OMCA Members enjoy double their regular discount on regularly priced items in our Shop–that’s 20% off!

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Member Tours: Students on Strike Curator Walkthrough 

Join us for a walkthrough of the Gallery of California History feature Students on Strike with OMCA Curator Ryder Diaz. This exhibition explores the enduring legacy of student activism at San Francisco State University by highlighting the similarities and differences between the historic 1968-1969 student strike that established the nation’s first Black Studies Department and first College of Ethnic Studies and the contemporary campus protests against the war in Gaza.

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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.