Visit OMCA
We’re excited to welcome all people to the Oakland Museum of California's galleries, Garden and cafe, Town Fare. We have implemented necessary adjustments to ensure your health and safety, including frequent cleaning of galleries and high-touch surfaces, one-way paths of travel, and reduced capacity to encourage social distancing. Masks are still required as is proof of vaccination for individuals, ages 12 and older for all onsite activities.
Special exhibitions, Town Fare, 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, will open in early June.
- Our cafe, Town Fare, is also open during regular hours.
- The lawn in OMCA’s gardens (level 1) will be closed for repairs to drainage noted during the winter rains. It will be closed to the public until mid-May 2022. Activities scheduled for the lawn have been relocated. Thank you for your flexibility and support while we prepare the lawn for summer events and activities.
COVID-19 Health and Safety Information
Masks are required for all visitors ages two and older. Also, to stay in compliance with the Oakland City Council emergency ordinance, we require proof of vaccinations for all visitors 12 and older. For more information about what you’ll need to bring for your visit, 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 | $16 |
| Seniors (65+) & Students (with current ID) |
$11 |
| Youth (13–17)* | $7 |
| Children (12 & under)* | Free |
| Special Exhibition | +$5 |
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:
- Two weeks notice: All group reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance.
- Time slots: Wednesday-Sunday 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm
- Group size: Each time slot has capacity for one group of 10–60 people. If you have a group larger than 60, please contact groups@museumca.org. Groups of nine or fewer are not eligible for group discounts. Please see the standard pricing and discounts above.
- Fees: Group rates vary by group type. Discounted group tickets range from $6–$12/person (special exhibitions may have an additional $5 fee). 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 estimated cost and 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. Groups of 10 or more may be eligible for admissions discounts and must make group reservations at least two weeks in advance of the visit.
For K-12 school groups, please see our education page for visit information, virtual programs, and teacher resources. For all other groups, please contact groups@museumca.org for visit information, pricing, and reservations.
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.
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.