Location: Oakland
Top Things to do in Oakland
Things to do in Oakland, California (CA): The Best Museums
Oakland, in the hub of the Bay Area, is both historic and modern. Visitors will find a little bit of everything in this diverse metropolis, from the picturesque waterfront to expansive hills. Explore Oakland's growing arts, entertainment and food scene or enjoy recreational opportunities like hiking, sailing and biking. Root for one of the three professional sports teams or take a tour of a historic landmark. The city is easily accessible through Oakland International Airport, train, automobile, BART, bus and ferry.
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1. Museum of Children's Art
2. Chabot Space & Science Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Chabot Space & Science Center inspires and educates students of all ages about our Planet Earth and the Universe. Its historic telescopes and observatory, planetarium, hands-on interactive exhibits, and natural park setting are a place where students, teachers, and the public can imagine, understand, and learn to shape their future through science. Chabot's three large telescopes are open to the public on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Reviewed By 862tanyap
My friends and I had an amazing experience at Chabot Space and Science Center. We had a small group reservation at the outdoor observatory due to Covid regulations and the team at Chabot Space took such great care to keep us feel safe and comfortable, and enable us to enjoy the magic of our beautiful night sky. We saw Jupiter and it's moons, Saturn and its rings, Mars, the M15 star cluster etc. The outdoor deck is a beautiful space to safely connect with people, and reconnect with nature. Photo Credit: @arefreeme
3. USS Potomac
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By Citallwic - Columbia, United States
Frankly, touring the Potomac was a lot more interesting than I though it was going to be. I'll credit our guide, Bud Beal, who was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. It was surprising to see how few creature comforts this vessel was equipped with. FDR certainly put up with a lot more inconveniences than you would expect of a President.
4. Oakland Museum of California
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 748 reviews
The Oakland Museum of California provides unique collections, exhibitions and educational opportunities designed to generate a broader and deeper understanding of and interest in California's environment, history, art and people. Museum programs are responsive, accessible and meaningful to the public, including school children, teachers, scholars, the immediate Oakland community, and an increasingly diverse California population.
Reviewed By cherylbrooklyn
We visited this museum on a rainy Sunday after speaking to Oakland residents who had never been. It reminded us of how Brooklyn museums don't get the notice that Manhattan museums do in NYC. It is a very distinctive layout, having areas divided into different subject areas: art, science, natural history. The art section was amazing: a terrific mix of very avant-garde pieces, mixed with traditional mediums, even including some stained glass! It reminded us of the Whitney in NYC. There were places tor interactive experiences which were great, not only for kids, but also for adutls. There was a Burning Man exhibit there which was amazing, showing the history of this amazing festival which has become such a huge project of hope. The weekend we were there, BOA was sponsoring a reduced fee admission which was great! Don't miss this!
5. African American Museum and Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 22Janjim20 - Oakland, United States
This museum has the most fabulous exhibits that are carefully thought out. The building inside is completely renovated and lovely. It's Beaaux Arts building inside and outside. Well worth a visit!!
6. Oakland Aviation Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Dbp2908 - Oakland, United States
Grands had great time and learning is fun too.. both young and older learn history about planes and history of the people who made them what we see now..
7. Blue Door Beads
8. Twomile Wines
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
We taste, pour by the glass, and sell bottles of wine, spirits, and cider. We offer small bites and sometimes have live music.
9. Open Studios
A gathering of 400 major artists display their work.
10. Bay-Made
Bay-Made is an artist owned retail shop and art gallery specializing in locally made craft goods and artwork. As well, Bay-Made offers classes, workshops, art demonstrations, gallery events, and frequent local pop-up shops. Bay-Made also carries art supplies, hoping that you will be inspired to make something of your own.
