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Oakland Museum, situated at the southwest corner of Lake Merritt contains interesting collections of the natural history, history and folk-art of California (extensive grounds). It is the only museum devoted to California's history and culture as well as exclusively to works by Californian artists.
The origins of this museum go back to the year 1910 when the Oakland Public Museum was built, followed a few years later by the Oakland Art Gallery. The present museum, a largely subterranean building, was designed by the well-known architect Kevin Roche.
This limitation to one theme was dictated largely by economic necessity, for Oakland was unable to compete with other museums for more expensive paintings
The origins of this museum go back to the year 1910 when the Oakland Public Museum was built, followed a few years later by the Oakland Art Gallery. The present museum, a largely subterranean building, was designed by the well-known architect Kevin Roche.
This limitation to one theme was dictated largely by economic necessity, for Oakland was unable to compete with other museums for more expensive paintings
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Hobbies & Activities category: Decorative arts display; Folk art exhibit; Garden or botanic display; Architecture - Modern; Natural history museum; Photo collection, exhibit
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak Street
Oakland, CA 94607-4892
United States
Phone 1 (510) 238-2200
1000 Oak Street
Oakland, CA 94607-4892
United States
Phone 1 (510) 238-2200
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 | |
| Closed | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | |||
| Always closed on: | ||||||||
| New Year's Day (January 1) American Independance Day (July 4) Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November) Christmas - Christian (December 25) | ||||||||
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Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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Guided tour included with admission.
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