Visit OMCA
We’re excited to welcome all people to the Oakland Museum of California's galleries and Garden. Our cafe, Town Fare by Michele McQueen, has reopened and is welcoming guests during regular Museum hours (Wed.–Sun. 11am–5pm and until 9 pm on Fri.). Masks are required indoors for visitors ages two and older, except while eating in the cafe.
Special exhibitions, and the Garden
- Edith Heath: A Life in Clay is currently open. Entry to Edith Heath: A Life In Clay is included with Museum admission and tickets to Mothership can be purchased here.
- OMCA KIDS: Nature Playspace, a new playspace for children ages 2–5, is now open! Children 12 and under receive free admission.
- OMCA's Garden is free and open to the public during regular Museum hours.
Health and Safety Information
Masks are required while indoors for all visitors ages two and older. Masks are optional while enjoying our gardens or other outdoor spaces. For more information about OMCA's health and safety policies, please visit our COVID-19 Health and Safety Information page.
Regular Hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday–Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday–Sunday | 11 am–5 pm |
| Friday extended hours | until 9 pm beginning June 3 |
Holiday Hours
OMCA is closed on the following public observances:
- President's Day (2/21/22)
- Memorial Day (5/30/22)
- Juneteenth (6/20/22)
- Independence Day (7/4/22)
- Labor Day (9/5/22)
- Thanksgiving Day (11/24/22)
- Christmas Day (12/25/22)
OMCA will remain open on the folllowing days:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (1/17/22)
- Cesar Chavez Day (4/1/22)
- Indigenous People Day (10/10/22)
- Veterans Day (11/11/22)
- Day After Thanksgiving (11/25/22)
Admission
| Admission | |
|---|---|
| Members | Free |
| General | $19 |
| Seniors (65+) | $16 |
| Students (with current ID), teachers, and youth (13–17) | $12 |
| Children (12 & under)* | Free |
| Special Exhibitions in the Great Hall | +$6 |
The price of your admission helps make possible all of OMCA’s exhibitions, programs, and events. OMCA Members enjoy free admission and minimal waiting during peak times. Check your Member e-newsletter for more information. Join OMCA today.
Group Visits
Enjoy discounted admission to our galleries and special exhibitions with your group of 10 or more people. Please follow these guidelines to make group reservations:
All group reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance.
Time Slots: Wednesday-Sunday at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm.
Group size: Each time slot has capacity for one group of 10–60 people. Groups of nine or fewer are not eligible for group discounts–check out standard pricing and discounts on our visit page. If you have a group larger than 60, please contact groups@museumca.org for more options.
Fees: Scheduled group visits receive 20% off admission. There is a $15 reservation fee to hold your desired time slot. After you have made your reservation, our Group Sales Coordinator will contact you with an invoice to finalize your reservation.
Cancellations and Refunds: Reservations must be canceled at least two weeks in advance to receive a refund for all fees. Any adjustments made to reservations after the two-week deadline are subject to consideration and are not guaranteed.
For K-12 school groups, please see our education page for visit information, virtual programs, and teacher resources.
All onsite docent-led tours are on hold until further notice. Sign up for our mailing list to receive updates for onsite and virtual tours offerings or check out our events for upcoming onsite and virtual programs.
Parking
The entrance to the parking garage is on Oak Street between 10th and 12th streets. Parking fees are $5 per hour with an early-bird discounted flat rate of $20 (in before 10 am, out before 5 pm). Those parking before 8 am and leaving before 10 am will pay the regular incremental rate.
For guests visiting Town Fare and OMCA Friday Nights with Off the Grid, the garage will remain open until 9:30 pm on Thurs.–Sat.
Once you have parked, please enter through the Museum’s main entrance at 1000 Oak Street via the stairway or ADA accessible ramp; signage will clearly indicate a one-way path of travel for entry and exiting the facility. Those who park in the OMCA garage with strollers or those who will need to utilize ramp access may enter through the Level 2 garage entrance where you will be met by an OMCA Visitor Experience Associate to assist with your ticket scan and health screening.
Members receive discount with validation. ADA and families-with-stroller parking is available on the top level of the garage.
*For school field trip information and pricing, please click here.