Oakland Museum - Oakland, CA - Great Buildings of the World on Waymarking.com

"The Oakland Museum of California is the only museum devoted to the art, history, culture, and natural environment of California. Opened in 1969, the museum's architecture, designed by Kevin Roche, is a three-tiered blend of galleries, terraces, patios, sculpture gardens, and ponds. The Museum's vast collections, together with special exhibitions and educational outreach programs, attract visitors from around the world.

Located at Oak and 10th Streets in downtown Oakland, the museum can be reached easily by BART (one block from Lake Merritt station), car, or bus. The museum cafe often has live jazz at lunchtime and offers patio dining overlooking the koi pond.

Museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m. First Friday of the month open until 9 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Admission is $8 general; $5 seniors and students (with ID); free to members, children 5 and under, and City of Oakland employees (with ID). Free Second Sundays." (visit link)

City, State or City, Country: Oakland, CA Year Built: 1961 to 1968 Architect: Roche-Dinkeloo Webpage from GreatBuildings.com or other approved listing: [Web Link] Other website with more information about building: [Web Link]

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