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Oakland Museum of California, California

 
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erato's pictureby erato History & Culture travel tip
added on the 18th of January, 2011
For a better insight into California's and the Bay Area's culture and history, the Oakland Museum of California is the place to start. Not only a visiting and interesting place but also and educational establishment that provides some knowledge about California, its people and cultural background.

There is a wide variety of collections of artistic exhibitions that you can look at and also some interactive exhibits that are fun and entertaining for kids too. I truly great place to visit in Oakland.

Address:
1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA

Price:
Kids: $6, adults: $12

Opening Hours:
Wed-Sun: 11am-5pm (till 9pm on Fri)

On the web:
http://museumca.org/

 
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