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Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA
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Hours | Wed-Sat 10am-5pm (until 9pm 1st Fri of the month); Sun noon-5pm | |
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Location | At 10th St, | |
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Transportation | BART: Lake Merritt station; follow the signs posted in the station | |
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Phone | 510/238-2200 | |
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Web site | www.museumca.org | |
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Prices | Admission $8 adults, $5 students and seniors, free for children 5 and under. 2nd Sun of the month is free (special exhibitions excepted) | |
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Closed | Closed Jan 1, July 4, Thanksgiving, and Dec 25 | |
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Two blocks south of Lake Merritt, the Oakland Museum of California incorporates just about everything you'd want to know about the state and its people, history, culture, geology, art, environment, and ecology. Inside a low, modern building set among sweeping gardens and terraces, it's actually three museums in one: exhibitions of works by California artists from Bierstadt to Diebenkorn; collections of historic artifacts, from Pomo Indian basketry to Country Joe McDonald's guitar; and re-creations of California habitats from the coast to the Sierra Mountains. The museum holds major shows of California artists as well as exhibitions dedicated to California's rich nature and history. Two new exhibit halls -- the Gallery of California Art and the Gallery of California History -- opened in spring of 2010, showcasing thousands of artworks and artifacts.
Forty-five-minute guided tours leave from the gallery information desks on request or by appointment.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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