Overview

Together, we will create a 21st century showcase worthy of California’s past and its future, with more welcoming spaces; easier, friendlier ways to navigate the Museum; and exciting ways to personalize your experience, whoever you are, and whatever your interests.

Staff speaks: Curator interviews and other campaign videos

Listen to curators discuss their vision for the new Oakland Museum of California or view behind-the-scenes footage.
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Curator Interviews Part 1 - Interdiscplinary

Curator Interviews Part 2 - New Learning Techniques

Curator Interviews Part 3 - New Technology

Curator Interviews Part 4 - Always Something New

: Oak Street Entrance with stainless steel canopy and ADA access ramp, architectural rendering by Mark Cavagnero Associates

The Project takes place in two phases:

Phase I, 2006-2009:
      Art and History Galleries
            (under construction, will reopen in 2009)
      California Collections and Research Center
            (completed in 2006)
      Oak Street Entry
            (under construction, will reopen in 2009)
      Building Systems

Phase II, 2009-2011:
      Natural Sciences Gallery
      Education Facilities
      Store Enhancements and Visitor Amenities

For a complete project timeline, please click here.

For project updates, please click here.