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General Admission

General Admission tickets provide access to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art, History, and Natural Sciences and newly-renovated Garden. 

OMCA’s Garden is open to the public for free and does not require a ticket.

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Special Exhibition Ticket: Por el Pueblo & Into the Brightness

Special Exhibition tickets provide General Admission plus access to Por el Pueblo: The Legacy and Influence of Malaquías Montoya in our Great Hall as well as Into the Brightness – Artists from Creativity Explored, Creative Growth and NIAD.

Explore the living impact of Chicano artist, Malaquías Montoya, whose posters, graphic prints, and murals highlighting political and social justice issues have helped define the Chicano identity for nearly five decades. His legacy as a public-serving artist, activist, and community leader serves as inspiration for generations of Californians and beyond. Por el Pueblo: The Legacy and Influence of Malaquías Montoya invites visitors to consider Montoya’s deeply collaborative artistic process, focus on community, and engagement across generations.

Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored, Creative Growth & NIAD celebrates myriad works from contemporary artists with developmental disabilities in collaboration with three profound Bay Area institutions. From painting to sculpture to multimedia, these world-renowned artists are producing work of incredible power, exuberance, humor, complexity, and joy.

 

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Self-Guided Groups

Groups of 10 or more people enjoy discounted admission of at least 20% off to our galleries and special exhibitions. For groups larger than 60, please contact [email protected]. For school groups, please see our Learn page for our current offerings.

A $15 reservation fee is required to hold your desired time slot. After you have made your reservation, our Group Sales Coordinator will contact you with a total cost and to finalize your reservation.

Time Slots: Wednesday-Sunday 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30; Friday 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30

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Event Tickets

ThursDates at OMCA with Diana Gameros ft. Patrick Wolff

Slip into the easy cadence of ThursDates with an evening that blends music, flavor, and community. Begin by exploring a curated tasting from Black Vines*, featuring wines crafted by Black-owned wineries, paired with tasty bites from Town Fare. As you wander, DJ Mark DiVita sets a smooth, soulful backdrop that gently fills the cafe. Later, settle in for an intimate set by acclaimed singer-songwriter Diana Gameros, joined by Patrick Wolff on clarinet and saxophone, offering reflective melodies rooted in stories of home and belonging. It’s a night designed for lingering conversations, quiet discoveries, and the pleasure of experiencing art, music, and culture at your own pace.

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ThursDates at OMCA with Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing & Trivia Night

Unwind in the gentle pulse of ThursDates at OMCA with a signature cocktail and smooth beats from DJ Mark DiVita, setting the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening of creativity and connection. This Thursday, make new connections with a “Spaces of Belonging” trivia night in Town Fare, while Sketchboard Co. hosts uninstructed live figure drawing sessions in the Gallery of California Art. 

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ThursDates at OMCA with Mia Pixley & Crochet Jam

Ease into an evening of creativity and connection at ThursDates, where music, movement, and hands-on art come together in the warm after-hours shine of OMCA. Start with Crochet Jam, a relaxed, no-rules finger-knitting experience rooted in African American weaving traditions, where you can weave, chat, and unwind at your own pace. In the same gallery, lose yourself in the meditative sounds of Mia Pixley, whose cello, voice, and spoken word combine classical and experimental influences to create stirring, transformative melodies. All the while, DJ Mark DiVita fills Town Fare with eclectic beats, setting a vibrant and inviting atmosphere with cocktails, bites, and mingling among new friends or old.

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25th Annual Lunar New Year at OMCA: Year of the Horse

Gather with us at OMCA for our 25th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration. Celebrate and honor Lunar New Year traditions through family-friendly storytelling, performances, activities, and more! Come together to uplift AAPI communities and explore the shared connections between Asian cultures of the Bay Area.

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