Oakland Museum

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The Oakland Museum of California provides unique collections, exhibitions and educational opportunities designed to generate a broader and deeper … See more

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4.5/5 · 758 reviews
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Jun 4, 2023
The museum covers art, history, and natural history, so there is a ton to see. I was especially impressed with the thoughtfully designed interactive stations throughout the museum, like one about how… Full review by Santa_Cruz_Jenny
May 28, 2023
Very well curated, large museum situated on three floors. Allow at least two hours as there is a lot to see. Dorothea Lange collection is a must! Full review by Trip37477876710
Dec 2, 2022
This is a rather expensive museum for the size of its collection, especially with the additional fee for special exhibits, and the architecture is intimidating. All the concrete surfaces and lack of… Full review by Daniel M
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Facts

Established:1969
Director:Lori Fogarty

Questions & answers

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Do you have a discount for educators?
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There's a school program -- check their website. Also, if you have a library card, check your library's website to see if you can get a free ticket to the museum through the Discover and …
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There's a school program -- check their website. Also, if you have a library card, check your library's website to see if you can get a free ticket to the museum through the Discover and Go program.
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Which Bart station is the closest to the museum?
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The Lake Merritt BART station is only a couple blocks from the Oakland Museum. When you exit the BART station head towards the hills and you are walking in the right direction.
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Is it open on Sunday July 2nd 2016
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Never again.
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Answer by McDave2 · Aug 10, 2018
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Is there a Free day?
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Hi there! Yes, we do have one free day a month—Free First Sunday. The first Sunday of each month offers free admission during our regular hours of 10 am to 6 pm. Hope to see …
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Hi there! Yes, we do have one free day a month—Free First Sunday. The first Sunday of each month offers free admission during our regular hours of 10 am to 6 pm. Hope to see you at the Oakland Museum of California soon, Claudia
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