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Free First Sunday: Gallery of California Natural Sciences ReopeningPost an Event »

Oakland Museum of California

June 2 - June 2, 2013

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1000 Oak Street Oakland, CA 94607
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Experience the entire Oakland Museum of California for the first time since its transformation-for free! Explore the just-reopened Gallery of California Natural Sciences, and enjoy special exhibitions, the OMCA Store, and cafe. With Gold Panning and Garden Investigations from 12-3 pm, the entire Museum is open for a free exploration of the natural world. An array of customized "art cars," or personalized vehicles, will be parked on Oak Street as a part of the closing celebrations for we/customize, OMCA's participatory, experimental exhibition exploring how people modify and personalize everyday objects. In the new Gallery, discover nature in the Golden State as never before. Explore Oakland, Yosemite, Mount Shasta, Sutter Buttes, Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, the Tehachapis, and Coachella Valley for a sampling of the state's world-class biodiversity. Offering a thoughtful and comprehensive representation of the interaction between humans and the natural world, the Gallery features immersive habitat installations, world-class dioramas, and emerging technologies. Hear the story of California's natural world through the voices of local community members and scientists, and discover how you can make a difference. Check museumca.org/natural-sciences for a full schedule of programs for opening weekend. OMCA is located one block from the Lake Merritt BART Station. Enjoy secure parking in OMCA's Oak Street garage. $1/hour for Museum visitors with ticket validation. Free First Sundays are made possible in part by Wells Fargo. DATE/TIME: Sunday, June 2 11:00am-5:00pm LOCATION: Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland, CA, 94607 510-318-8400 http://www.museumca.org COST/REGISTRATION: Free. MORE INFO: Website: http://museumca.org/event/free-first-sunday-6 Phone: 510-318-8400 About Oakland Museum of California and Heyday: The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history and natural science under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people. With more than 1.8 million objects, OMCA is a leading cultural institution of the Bay Area and a resource for the research and understanding of California's dynamic cultural and environmental heritage.