Good Fire: Tending Native Lands and Students on Strike on view now
The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is inviting all East Bay residents to take advantage of its monthly “First Sundays,” a regular day of increased access and community connection.
This Sunday, December 7, and every first Sunday of the month, general admission to OMCA’s galleries of California art, history, and natural sciences is free. “First Sundays” run from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., giving ample time to explore exhibits, relax in the newly updated garden, or browse locally-made goods at the museum shop.
Whether you’re curious about California’s history, local art, or natural science, “First Sundays” at OMCA offer a great chance to engage with Oakland and the local community’s culture and to bring friends, family, or neighbors along for a relaxed Sunday outing.
Visitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance to secure a preferred entry time and reduce wait times. While general admission is free, time slots can fill up on busy days.
For those interested in special exhibitions in OMCA’s Great Hall, discounted tickets are offered on First Sundays. Special exhibitions open now include Good Fire: Tending Native Lands and Students on Strike.
OMCA’s newest exhibition, Good Fire: Tending Native Lands explores cultural and historical significance of Northern California’s native communities’ use of fire and presents the significance of intentional fire use by local tribes whose practices predate state and federal fire management systems. Students on Strike highlights the 1968 student-led strike at San Francisco State University (SFSU) and other noteworthy movements that established the nation’s first Black Studies Department and first College of Ethnic Studies at the university.
Visit https://museumca.org/ to learn more.
