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Oakland Museum
- Location & Contact Information
- Address: 130 Locust Street Oakland OR USA 97462
- Telephone Number: +1-541-459-3087
- Official Website: [1]
- Overview
Oakland Museum of California or Oakland Museum is a museum dedicated to the art, history, and natural science of California located in Oakland, California.The Oakland Museum of California is the only museum devoted to the art, history, culture, and natural environment of California. Opened in 1969, the museums architecture, designed by Kevin Roche, is a three-tiered blend of galleries, terraces, patios, sculpture gardens, and ponds. The Museums vast collections, together with special exhibitions and educational outreach programs, attract visitors from around the world.Located at Oak and 10th Streets in downtown Oakland, the museum can be reached easily by BART (one block from Lake Merritt station), car, or bus. The address of the museum is 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607. The museum cafe often has live jazz at lunchtime and offers patio dining overlooking the koi pond.Museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m. First Friday of the month open until 9 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Admission is $8 general; $5 seniors and students (with ID); free to members, children 5 and younger, and City of Oakland employees (with ID). Free Second Sundays.[1]
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