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Oakland Museum of California
Museum, Science Museum, and Art Museum
Downtown Oakland, Oakland
"artscape short film at the end of the Pixar exhibit"(3 Tips)
"Free first Sunday of every month!"(3 Tips)
"Great museum and Friday night event... Otherwise..."(4 Tips)
"... food trucks, half price admission, and bands"(2 Tips)
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JennyMay 26, 2015This might be the best Bay Area museum I've been to yet. The exhibits are well done and interactive, and I appreciated the emphasis on storytelling. The history exhibits were my favorite. So good
Kendal CockrelAugust 24, 2016Fantastic museum with a ton of exhibits. Personally loved the history one the most. There's so much content that you definitely have to come multiple times to see everything.
Liz McLean KnightJanuary 23, 2016Friday nights 5 - 9 are half price admission foradults and people under 18 are free. You can bring in food truck treasures and nosh them on picnic tables downstairs with DJs playing and a cash bar.
Olivia MezaJuly 8, 2017Great museum! Very interactive and fun even for grown ups 💖 I really enjoyed it And its architecture
BikaboutApril 23, 2019Head here for First Fridays. You'll enjoy delicious food trucks (Senor Sigig), drinks, live music, and a family friendly atmosphere. Then head into the museum for 1/2 price adult and free kids.
Lillian YoungOctober 20, 20143 in 1 museum. The history and the science sections are very well organized and interactive. Definitely worth a visit.
Fernanda AlvesSeptember 19, 2014Friday night events are awesome!! Come and enjoy the food trucks and the music outside!
- Annoyingly the gardens are closed during the Friday night event... Grrr. One of the main reasons to visit this place. Great museum and Friday night event... Otherwise...
Maggie SheldonJanuary 29, 2017What an amazing collection! I spent several hours at the museum and still didn't see everything. There are lots of interactive exhibits that would be great for kids.
YoplaitSeptember 6, 2011Art, history and science all-in-one, this California-focused museum is a must. Bring your family here to explore the rich culture and environment of Cali in all its wonder.
Charlene NaughtonAugust 14, 2023Underrated museum that covers not only history, but art too. Gorgeous outdoor space not to be missed!
Livia Ching GerringFebruary 25, 2013We enjoyed the California exhibit and were only able to get through 2/3rds of it before closing time so we're looking forward to coming back to seeing the rest!- Annie ParkSeptember 17, 2016Friday night event is a must, food trucks, half price admission, and bands
MereJanuary 13, 2016The exhibits are wonderful! Very fun and interactive. I really enjoyed the history exhibit.
EverydayFebruary 28, 2013Outside garden exhibit complements Museum very well. Right next to O-town's Chinatown so great place to go before or after!
Willard Wheaton DavisAugust 24, 2012Almost always a special show or artist in the gallery next to the Restaurant. The California History Display is a living presence-OUTSTANDING!
medvedevAugust 4, 2018The exhibits are quite interesting and varied. But I think that $16 are a bit too much for it
Charlie StiglerOctober 25, 2015The history section was nice, but a little too high-level -- probably better for kids. The café food was very good for a museum!
Matthew SeifeApril 21, 2017Amazing little museum that has sections of art, history and natural history.
Tanya ElderJanuary 5, 2020First time visit here, lovely museum and the Burning Man exhibit was exquisite.
Hattie StroudNovember 17, 2015Crazy hodgepodge of exhibits, each one lovingly crafted by a talented staff.
Oakland Museum of CaliforniaSeptember 23, 2013The Museum Gardens are now open to the public during Friday Nights @ OMCA!
Regiane DaviesMarch 8, 2015Lots to see it. Contemporary art, traditional, animals. PARK is a breeze.
Nalyn CardenasMarch 7, 2015Lots of History, not just about Oakland, the Bay Area, but California State as well.
Abby KeyesFebruary 23, 2015They're super picky about reusable water bottles in the galleries... You'd be best off hiding yours.
ClareSeptember 30, 2015more interesting than you think. budget 2+ hours for the main California history portion
Oakland HospitalityJune 29, 2010Suggested Thursday Night Live to a few clients from Clorox visiting from out of state for work, they enjoyed the art sen and wine!
- June LinAugust 30, 2010The artscape short film at the end of the Pixar exhibit is so awesome. Be sure to go see it.
Ramblin' Bears!August 4, 2011Wilderness lovers: check out "A Walk in the Wild: Continuing John Muir's Journey", on view August 6, 2011, through January 22, 2012
Fred SchechterAugust 18, 2013Don't wear a backpack even if it's so you can be hands free to wrangle your children.
Paula Wirth / Eat Drink OaklandMay 3, 2010The grand opening was spectacular - check out the new art gallery and redesigned history museum. Read more
Had to inquire about a deal on mugs. They were nice about it and fixed it. Check your receipt if you get items that were part of a deal!
MaraApril 3, 2010checked out the un-opened history galleries today, should be awesome at the grand re-opening. so expansive, and so many artifacts.
Stephanie HaneyJanuary 6, 2011Lesson learned. If the museum cafe is out of EVERYTHING you want, RUUUUN!!!
- Michael FueryOctober 24, 2010Free first Sunday of every month! Get there early to get tickets to the Pixar exhibit!
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The mission of the Oakland Museum of California is to inspire all Californians to create a more vibrant future for themselves and their communities. When the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) first opened its doors fifty years ago, it brought together three historically independent disciplines—...
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