Museums in Alameda County: 11 picks from the Alameda County guide, each linked to its source. Details can change. Check with the venue before you go.
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Chabot Space and Science Center is home to the NASA Ames Visitor Center and offers free public telescope viewings through our 3 historic telescopes. Art and history museums across Alameda County are listed here too. Source: chabotspace.org
Museums in Alameda County
Art, history and science museums.
11 picks
Section: Museumsmuseum
Sunday, November 1, 2026Free
Free First Sunday at the Oakland Museum of California
On the first Sunday of the month, enjoy free admission to the Oakland Museum of California, with its galleries of California art, history and natural sciences and its gardens.
Walk through OMCA's landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture and learn the history and design of this award-winning structure. No reservations or tickets are required; about one hour.
Children 3-8 and their grown-ups venture into the redwood forest with expert guides to discover fungi and learn the life cycle of mushrooms. Ticket includes Center admission.
Dates
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Hours
10:30am-12:30pm
Cost
$25 adult, $35 kids (age 3-8); includes Center admission
Conversations, community activities and an interactive taiko performance by TaikoPeace honoring Japanese American immigrant ancestors, in OMCA's James Moore Theater.
See antique farming equipment and a horse carriage, learn food history and growing practices, meet the wiggly worms and plant seeds to take home at the Carriage House Museum & Demonstration Garden in Meek Park.
An instructor-guided acrylic painting workshop inspired by solar halos, with two drink tickets and snacks; a relaxed, creative evening for friends, partners or solo guests. 21+.
Section: Museumsmuseum
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