This event is in the past.It took place on May 3, 2026 at Oakland Museum of California.
Fine Arts Exhibition
Fine Arts ExhibitionExplore California's stories without spending a dime. Every first Sunday, OMCA opens its art, history, and natural science galleries for free — and the hands-on exhibits genuinely engage kids and adults at the same time.
Family-friendly
California history
Art collections
Natural science
Tips
🏛️much more expansive and engaging than we expected
👨👩👧👦kids explored on their own, adults were just as absorbed
⏰start closing at 4:45pm sharp — plan bathroom breaks early
Oakland Museum of California – Free Day
Downtown Oakland
Fine Arts ExhibitionFine Arts ExhibitionExplore California's stories without spending a dime. Every first Sunday, OMCA opens its art, history, and natural science galleries for free — and the hands-on exhibits genuinely engage kids and adults at the same time.
Family-friendly
California history
Art collections
Natural science
Tips
🏛️much more expansive and engaging than we expected
👨👩👧👦kids explored on their own, adults were just as absorbed
⏰start closing at 4:45pm sharp — plan bathroom breaks early
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