History

Oakland Museum of California

Oakland, California

About

The Oakland Museum of California is the premier museum of California art, history, and natural sciences, dedicated to telling the stories of California and its people. Founded in 1969 through the merger of three separate museums, its collection spans California art from the Gold Rush era to today, the state's ecology and natural history, and the cultural history of its diverse communities.

Highlights & Things Not to Miss

California Art Gallery

Art from the Gold Rush era to the contemporary moment

Natural Sciences Gallery

California's ecosystems, geology, and natural wonders

History Gallery

Stories of California's remarkably diverse peoples and cultures