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Oakland Museum of California

Museum

4.7(3428 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 11 a.m. Wed
Oakland Museum of California

About

State art, history & natural sciences. Artifacts & interactive displays in a modern building focusing on state art, history & science.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • A camera and notebook
  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Oakland Museum of California:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607, United States
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    Phone
    (510) 318-8400
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    Hours
    Monday:Closed
    Tuesday:Closed
    Wednesday:11 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Thursday:11 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Friday:11 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Saturday:11 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Sunday:11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Highlights

  • Active military discounts: Has active military discounts
  • Live performances: Has live performances

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Gender-neutral washroom: Has gender-neutral washroom
  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Restaurant: Has restaurant
  • Washroom: Has washroom
  • Wi-Fi: Has Wi-Fi

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

Parking

  • On-site parking: On-site parking
  • Paid parking garage: Paid parking garage
  • Paid parking lot: Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking: Paid street parking

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