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Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St
Oakland, CA 94607
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“Oakland Museum of California” Frommer's
“Oakland Museum of California” PlanetWare.com
“Oakland Museum of California” Fodors.com
“Near centennial, 1906 quake still stirs things up” Sacramento Bee
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 40 attractions in Oakland
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Traveler Description: A museum that displays nature, art and the history of California, and which is known for its re-created "environments" rather than its exhibits.
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Attraction type: History museum, Art museum, Natural history museum, Museum, Other
Address: 1000 Oak St Oakland, CA 94607
Tel: 510-238-2200
Fax: 510-238-2258

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“Going Through Major Remodel - But Still Worth the visit”
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5 of 5 stars
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Fremont
May 11, 2009
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The Oakland Museum of California is right now going through a major remodel in the next year, finishing sometime in 2010. They have part of the museum open. They had a good display of the animal and plant life of California; information and displays on the history of California; and a nice outdoor garden. There were also 2 art galleries.... more

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Oakland Museum of California Address

1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607
Tel: 510-238-2200 Fax: 510-238-2258