Exhibits & Galleries in Colma, CA
Current exhibits, galleries, and museum shows in Colma, CA. Art, history, science, and interactive exhibits.
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The Sun: Our Living Star
25 min Ages 6 and up, Adults The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and...
City Nature Challenge
@ Join us on for a free public marsh hike at Coyote Point and help catalog plants and animals using iNaturalist. Your observations help scientists better understand the ecosystems around us. Bring your curiosity, your camera, and your sense of discovery. This hike is a part of City Nature Challenge.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
Join us for Gallery Chats, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators.
Soul, Sonics, and Soundsystems Sound Art Exhibition + High Fidelity Listening Room + Archival Display
Soul, Sonics, and Soundsystems is a sound‑based art exhibition featuring a dedicated Hi‑Fi Listening Room and an accompanying archival display. Presented by Black American Sound System (BASS), the project centers intentional listening as a cultural, historical, and communal practice rooted in Black.
Oakland Zoo
100-acre zoo with 850+ animals, California Trail exhibit, gondola ride, carousel, train, and nature play area. Major Bay Area family attraction.
African American Museum & Library At Oakland
African American Museum & Library At Oakland is a public branch library in Oakland, CA. Open 2,139 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 3,000 square feet.
Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia
Quirky museum with the world's largest collection of PEZ dispensers, classic toys, and vintage memorabilia. Fun for kids and nostalgia fans.
SPACETIME
12 minutes, all ages. Telescopes built to detect electromagnetic waves, like visible light, infrared, radio waves, and other forms, give us the ability to see objects and events at great distances in the universe, and far back in time. Today, a new type of instrument, the “gravity wave telescope”,..
Phantom of the Universe
Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt For Dark Matter 25 minutes Ages 8 and up An exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bangto its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider. The show will reveal the first hints ofits existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky, the scientist who...
Art Show: Once Upon a Line
"Once Upon a Line" Artist couple Prartho Sereno & Dennis Ludlow explore storytelling through drawings and paintings that don't take themselves too seriously. Their art can be viewed anytime during library hours from April 3 through April 28. Reception & Poetry Reading (in honor of National Poetry...
Starlight Gala
Save the Date Saturday, April 25, 2026 6:00-10:00PM Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland, California Join us for an inspiring evening under the stars to benefit Chabot Space & Science Center. Celebrate 25 years of discovery and innovation on Skyline Boulevard, honor our 2026 Champion of Science,..
May Blooms @Claremont
Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a Chinese Brush Painting class and paint flowers and fruits with lucky meanings. Pauline Tsui will lead a small class of adults and seniors in this ancient art form at Claremont Branch Library. Space is limited and registration is...
Lawrence Hall of Science
UC Berkeley science center with hands-on exhibits, planetarium, outdoor science park, and panoramic Bay views. All ages.
Alcatraz Island
Former federal prison on an island in the Bay. Audio tour of the cellhouse, gardens, and history. Ferry from Pier 33. Book weeks ahead.
African American Museum and Library at Oakland Branch Library
The African American Museum and Library at Oakland is dedicated to the discovery, preservation, interpretation and sharing of historical and cultural experiences of African Americans in California and the West for present and future generations. The reference library supports the archives and museu
Guzheng Performance with Malina Mei
Guzheng Performance with Malina Mei at the Asian Art Museum
California Academy of Sciences
World-class science museum with aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum under one living roof.
SS Red Oak Victory Ship
Restored WWII Victory ship open for tours. One of only three Victory ships remaining. Docent-led tours of engine room and bridge.
Hike & Sip: Nature Journaling Program
Adults 21+, $40 Members receive $15 off Buy Tickets Guided Stroll: 7:30 PM, 3 miles, approximately 90 minutes. Nature Journaling Program: Join us on this specialized Hike & Sip Guided Stroll where guests will be introduced to the practice of nature journaling and field observation. Slow down to...
Worlds of Curiosity
(15 min) Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of “What it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?” or “What if the Earth was tilted on its side, like the planet Uranus?”
The Mexican Museum
Established in 1975 by Chicano artist Peter Rodriguez, The Mexican Museum is a museum in San Francisco, CA. Exhibits and attractions include Five Collections of Fine Art, Featured Virtual Tour, The Museum Collection, Amate Painting and 2 more. Hosts upcoming events. Discover something new on your ne
Member Morning
@ Join us for exclusive member-only hours! Skip the crowds and enjoy a complimentary breakfast of bagels, muffins, juice, and coffee. RSVP is required to attend—this helps us ensure a great experience for all members. Ticketing for this event will be available in March. Member Morning is open to...
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Park Service site honoring WWII home front workers. Visitor center with exhibits, restored SS Red Oak Victory ship, and Rosie memorial.
Palo Alto Art Center
Art center with exhibitions, classes, sculpture garden, and community programs.
Pacific Pinball Museum
100+ playable pinball machines from the 1940s to present. All-day unlimited play included with admission. Great for all ages.
AAMLO Kids Club
Join us for our monthly AAMLO Kids' Club for a day of storytelling and arts and crafts. This event takes place every first Saturday at 1 pm. For more information on book titles and event details, please look for our monthly invitation or sign up for our monthly newsletter.
Hike & Sip
Adults 21+, $40 Members receive $15 off Nature Journaling Stroll Immersive Trek Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators,.
John Muir National Historic Site
Home of conservationist John Muir with guided tours of the Victorian mansion, orchards, and the 325-acre Mt. Wanda hiking area.
Millbrae Museum
Small local history museum in the old train depot showcasing Millbrae's railroad heritage and community history. Free admission.
Dinosaur Hill Park
Charming 7-acre hillside park with walking trails, wildflowers, pond, and a life-size concrete dinosaur that gives the park its name.
SFMOMA
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art — one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the US.
Bay Area Discovery Museum
Interactive children's museum at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge with outdoor play.
Art Studio
Join us for a self-led art experience at the library! Whether you are a beginner or simply looking to unwind creatively, our Art Studio invites you to explore your artistic side at your own pace. We will provide a selection of basic art materials to get you started.
USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum
WWII & Apollo-era aircraft carrier with flight deck, planes, Apollo 11 recovery exhibit, and below-deck tours. Overnight camping on the ship.
Waiting Far Away
10 minutes All ages An explorer of the cosmos has traveled too far…and can’t find home. Become lost on a journey through the majestic, humbling, and solitary beauty of space and time reimagined. Charles Hayden Planetarium
de Young Museum
Fine arts museum in Golden Gate Park featuring American, African, and Oceanic art.
Hiller Aviation Museum
Aviation museum with 50+ aircraft from an 1869 glider to modern jets. Flight simulators, hands-on STEM exhibits, and a Boeing 747 nose section.
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