OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA

OAKLAND, CA

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is a large museum located in downtown Oakland, California. Founded in 1969, the OMCA is dedicated to telling the story of California and its people. The museum holds an extensive collection of over 1.9 million objects, including art, artifacts, photographs, and manuscripts.

The museum’s permanent collection focuses on the history and culture of California, with a special emphasis on the Bay Area. It includes works of art from the 16th century to the present day, as well as artifacts from California’s diverse ethnic and cultural heritage. The OMCA also hosts rotating special exhibitions.

The museum has many interactive displays, including a hands-on area for children. It also houses a library and research center, which provides access to the museum’s collection and archives. The OMCA also offers a variety of educational programs, including lectures, tours, workshops, and art classes.

The museum occupies a large site in downtown Oakland, and visitors can enjoy the outdoor gardens, sculpture courtyard, and terrace café. The OMCA is open seven days a week, and admission is free for children under 12.

OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA is a Uncategorized or General Museum in OAKLAND CA. US MID #8400601475

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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• telephone: 5103188400
• website: www.museumca.org

OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA
1000 OAK STREET
OAKLAND
CA
94607-4820

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