Oakland Museum of California
Oakland · Downtown Oakland · Art, History, Natural history
California art, history and natural science in one building near Lake Merritt. Free on first Sundays; 12 and under always free.
Free days
First Sundays: free admission to all galleries and Great Hall special exhibitions every first Sunday. Kids 12 and under always free.
- Free for everyone · 1st Sunday
Know before you go
- Admission
Paid: Adult $25, Senior 65+ $22, Youth 13–17/Students/Educators $18, Child 12 and under free, EBT $1
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- Free days & hours
First Sundays: free admission to all galleries and Great Hall special exhibitions every first Sunday. Kids 12 and under always free.
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- Reservations
Online tickets available; timed entry not stated
Not confirmed – check with the museum
- Hours
Wed–Sun 11am–5pm; Fri open late to 9pm; Mon–Tue closed
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- Closed
Mondays, Tuesdays; MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day and other listed holidays
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- Parking
OMCA garage at 1000 Oak St (Oak & 12th St entrances): $5/hr, $20 early-bird; ADA/stroller parking top level; near Lake Merritt BART
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- Kids
Kids 12 and under free; sensory bags available
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- Accessibility
Fully wheelchair accessible; elevator to Levels 1–3 (roof gardens not elevator-accessible); loaner wheelchairs
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- Address
1000 Oak Street (at 10th St), Oakland, CA 94607
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