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Fine Arts Exhibition
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Oakland Museum of California

At Oakland Museum of California

Downtown Oakland

OMCA weaves together art, history, and natural science to tell the complex stories of the Golden State across three immersive floors. Wander through California's past from Indigenous histories to contemporary activism, then retreat to the Garden for Lake Merritt views and a picnic.

three-floor exhibits
community gathering place
Lake Merritt views
family-friendly discovery

Tips

"Leave inspired with new ways to show up in your community" (Hyperallergic)
🌳pack a lunch for the Garden with Lake Merritt views
👟wear comfortable shoes for three floors of exploring

Oakland Museum of California

1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA

Free

Upcoming at Oakland Museum of California

Friday, Jun 12
You Are Here: California Stories on the Map

You Are Here: California Stories on the Map

June 12

Maps aren't neutral, they're stories with an agenda. This hands-on exhibition reveals how communities across California use cartography to document displacement, celebrate culture, and imagine different futures. Bring your own neighborhood knowledge and add it to the growing community map.

Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples

Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples

June 12

Immerse yourself in "Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples," a groundbreaking exhibition at OMCA. This intergenerational showcase features over 50 artists, exploring liberation, healing, and solidarity through diverse mediums and ancestral wisdom.

RESPECT: Hip-Hop Style & Wisdom

RESPECT: Hip-Hop Style & Wisdom

June 12

RESPECT: Hip-Hop Style & Wisdom traces the genre's evolution from New York roots to Bay Area innovations. The exhibit explores how California shaped global fashion, language, and music culture.