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THE VENUE

 

Two people sitting on concrete steps, laughing and sharing snacks, with other people in the background

OMCA inspires Californians to create a more vibrant future for themselves and their communities.

OMCA explores the big ideas that shape California lives, then bring to life the untold and under-told stories of the people behind them—all with a distinctly Oakland point of view.

They are more than a museum. They’re a museum, garden, and gathering place. Their mission is to inspire understanding and empathy with stories and experiences of California’s art, history, and natural environment to build more equitable and connected communities.

With more than 1.9 million objects, OMCA brings together their multidisciplinary collections of art, history, and natural science, all within 110,000 square feet of gallery space and seven-acre campus.

OMCA is a leading cultural institution of the Bay Area and a resource for the research and understanding of California’s dynamic cultural and environmental heritage for visitors from the region, the state, and around the world.

People walking on a crosswalk near the entrance of the Oakland Museum of California in daytime, with a large sign on the building that reads 'OM CA.'
A woman with short hair and a white sweatshirt sits in an ornate chair, smiling and flexing her arm. Two people are taking photos of her with their phones in an art gallery or exhibit space, with a blue background and framed photos on the wall behind
A display in a museum showing a suit of armor and a spaceship model with glowing lights and hanging orbs.
People relaxing and playing on a grassy park, some sitting on mats, children playing with hula hoops, surrounded by trees with city buildings and hills in the background.
Four people, including two children and two adults, looking at a diorama of deer in a museum exhibit.
An art installation with pink walls displaying various vintage kitchenware, including pots, pans, and teapots, arranged on shelves and hanging on the walls, with seating in the foreground.
Four women stand facing a colorful abstract artwork in an exhibition space. The artwork features various geometric patterns on a red background. One woman has braids and wears an orange top and jeans, another has long dark hair wearing a black top an
Colorful abstract metal sculptures with intricate cutout patterns, one orange and the other yellow, set against a cityscape with buildings and a clear blue sky.
People viewing an art exhibit in a museum, featuring a wall filled with framed portraits and photographs of diverse individuals, with a yellow informational panel on the right.
A group of four people, including two children and two adults, walking through a museum exhibit area with colorful posters and displays about California attractions and history.
People gathered on a grassy area for an outdoor event with a stage and a modern pavilion under a clear blue sky.
A mural of three mountain lions, one adult and two cubs, sitting on rocks with a scenic landscape background of hills and plants.