The Oakland Museum of California is free on the first Sunday of every month. Around since 1969, OMCA tells the story of California with the intention of providing a “museum for the people.”
The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history and natural science under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people. OMCA connects collections and programs across disciplines, advancing an integrated, multilayered understanding of this ever-evolving state. With more than 1.8 million objects, OMCA is a leading cultural institution of the Bay Area and a resource for the research and understanding of California’s dynamic cultural and environmental heritage.
WHAT: Oakland Museum of California Free first Sundays.
WHERE: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street at 10th St., Oakland, CA 94607.
SAVVY TIP: OMCA is open late on Fridays until 9 pm.
OTHER WAYS TO SAVE:
- Active duty military personnel and their families get free admission to OMCA between Memorial Day and Labor Day as part of the Blue Star Museum Program.
MORE FREE DAYS:
- California Academy of Sciences – free days & discounts
- Long list of Bay Area Attractions w/Free Days & Discounts
The museum is open the first Sunday of every month. The special exhibits are not usually included.
First Sundays… does that mean the first Sunday it is open, or the first Sunday of every month?
If it is every month, does that include New Year’s day?
Good news! Yes, the Pixar exhibit is included on free day. Bad news is that it fills up really fast. Last month there was a line formed half an hour before the museum opened. Adding this above, plus a hot tip about a half priced Groupon coming next week …
Do you know if the Pixar exhibit is included as part of the free day?