Oakland Museum of California

Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), 10th and Oak sts., brings art, history and natural science collections under one roof to tell the story of California's character and identity, from its extraordinary natural landscapes, to successive waves of migration, to its unique culture of creativity and innovation.

Exhibits in the Gallery of California Natural Sciences focus on seven places throughout California that represent the state’s ecological diversity while exploring contemporary environmental issues and conservation-based solutions.

The Gallery of California History preserves the past from pre-Spanish colonization to the present, with an emphasis on such events as earthquakes, the 1960s counterculture, technology and the diverse groups of people who have collectively influenced the state's development.

The Gallery of California Art features paintings, sculpture, photography, decorative arts and conceptual media works. Highlights include mid- and late 19th-century California landscape paintings, gold rush-era daguerreotypes, furniture and California ceramics.

Guided tours are available. Picnicking is permitted. Food is available. Time: Allow 1 hour, 30 minutes minimum.