Believe it or not, the Oakland Museum of California is among the most cosmopolitan museums in the nation. Many museums specialize in only one area of collecting - fine arts, historical objects or natural sciences. Housing California-centric...Continue

Two of three main galleries to close Dec. 30 for $53 million remodeling

When the Oakland Museum opened in 1969 it was hailed as an architectural and civic marvel. Designed by Kevin Roche, it layered art, history and natural sciences under terraced...Continue

 The Oakland Museum of California early next month will begin the first major renovation in its 38-year history.Much of the $53 million project will enhance the museum's permanent galleries with more space, more interactivity and more...Continue

They're calling it "Off the Wall and Out of the Box," a weekend of events through Sunday at the Oakland Museum that celebrate its populist spirit and prepare for the first major remodeling of the 38-year-old building. This week's attractions include...Continue

Organization

Name: Lori Fogarty.Title: Executive director.Organization: Oakland Museum of California.Mission: To connect communities to the cultural and environmental heritage of California.Founded: 1969.Milestone: In 2002, the citizens of Oakland...Continue