| 1999 |
Board of Trustees accepts Master Plan calling for revitalization of the interpretation, narrative, and presentation of all three permanent galleries. |
| 2001 |
Periodic series of presentations to Museum Advisory Councils, community groups, and outside museum professionals begins to solicit feedback and ideas about gallery plans. |
| 2002 |
Measure G passes by 75 percent of Oakland voters, providing $23.6 million for capital improvements. |
| 2005 |
California Cultural and Historical Endowment provides $2.9 million for History Gallery. |
| 2006 |
Board of Trustees agrees to one overall project to be built in two phases: |
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Phase I: Art, History, California Collections and Research Center, Entry, Building Systems |
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Phase II: Natural Sciences, Education Facilities, Store, Enhancements. |
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Construction completed on the California Collections and Research Center |
| 2008 |
Construction begins on the Art and History Galleries. |
| 2009 |
Art and History Galleries reopen. |
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Museum unveils Oak Street front entry. |
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Construction begins on Phase II. |
| 2011 |
Phase II projects—Natural Sciences Gallery, Education Facilities, Store, Enhancements—complete. |
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