Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) (Oakland)

Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) in Oakland: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; $25 adult 18–64 (all-inclusive) · $22 senior 65+ · $18 youth 13–17 / students / educators with ID · free child 12 and under.

Address1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607

HoursWed–Sun 11am–5pm; closed Mon–Tue; Thursday After Hours on seasonal break until Jan 2027 per official visit page

Prices$25 adult 18–64 (all-inclusive) · $22 senior 65+ · $18 youth 13–17 / students / educators with ID · free child 12 and under

Price notesOfficial OMCA visit page. Friday late hours (to 9pm) appear in older summaries — official visit page at check shows 11am–5pm, which governs; conflict flagged.

Age notesChild free tier is 12 and under; youth tier 13–17.

BookingOnline advance tickets encouraged on official site.

Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed in this pass; do not badge.

ParkingOMCA garage paid — hourly fee Not confirmed on official visit page captured.

Hours in detailWednesday-Sunday 11:00 AM-5:00 PM; Monday-Tuesday closed. Thursday After Hours is on a seasonal break and resumes January 2027. Upcoming: closed all day Saturday, November 7; early close 3:00 PM Thursday, November 19. Holiday closures include Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26, 2026) and Christmas Day (Dec 25, 2026); OMCA is OPEN on Veterans Day (Nov 11) and the day after Thanksgiving (Nov 27).

Tickets & bookingGroups of 10+ get 20% off but must reserve at least two weeks in advance ($15 reservation fee; cancellations need two weeks’ notice for refunds); walk-up groups pay the group rate plus a $25 walk-up fee and may not be accommodated.

ParkingOMCA Garage (1000 Oak St): $5 per hour, early-bird flat $20 (in before 10 AM, out before 5 PM); garage hours 6 AM-7 PM (later Thu/Fri seasonally). ADA and families-with-stroller parking is on the top level. The museum is one block from Lake Merritt BART.

AccessibilityThree entrance ramps: main entrance on Oak Street, the 12th Street Lakeside entrance, and a ramp at 10th & Fallon giving direct access to the cafe. Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding are permitted in all spaces. Free lockers; backpacks must be worn on the front, carried at the side, or checked. Service animals are allowed in all public areas.

Age notesOMCA Kids: Nature Playspace, inside the Gallery of California Natural Sciences, is designed specifically for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Verified perk: Free First Sundays + Museums for All $1 + Bank of America Museums on UsEvery first Sunday: free admission to the Galleries of California Art, History and Natural Sciences and Great Hall special exhibitions per the current official visit page (older listings priced special exhibitions at $6 on First Sundays — the current visit page governs). Museums for All: $1 admission for EBT cardholders, up to four individuals, including special exhibitions. Bank of America Museums on Us: one free general admission for BofA/Merrill cardholders on the first full weekend monthly, per OMCA summaries.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) — Oakland, California

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