Current exhibits, galleries, and museum shows in East Bay, CA. Art, history, science, and interactive exhibits.
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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...
A tiny art show is a community art project bringing miniature art to unique spaces. We invite everyone to visit the Dublin Library to see the fourth annual tiny art show. Artwork which is submitted by local teens and adults will be displayed during the month of April in a display case at the Dublin.
100-acre zoo with 850+ animals, California Trail exhibit, gondola ride, carousel, train, and nature play area. Major Bay Area family attraction.
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: 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...
Preserved 1850s farmstead with historic house tours, Glass House museum, farm animals, and seasonal events. Free admission to grounds.
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.
(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?”
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,..
Join us for Gallery Chats, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators.
@ 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.
Home of Nobel Prize-winning playwright Eugene O'Neill. Free guided tours of his house, Tao House, with shuttle from downtown Danville.
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.
Home of conservationist John Muir with guided tours of the Victorian mansion, orchards, and the 325-acre Mt. Wanda hiking area.
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...
UC Berkeley science center with hands-on exhibits, planetarium, outdoor science park, and panoramic Bay views. All ages.
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...
Washington Township Museum is a museum in Anza Street Fremont, CA. Exhibits and attractions include Irvington Library, Elizabeth and Phoebe capturing butterflies in the hills, Lowrie Girls in bloomers atop Mission Peak, Elizabeth Lowrie, librarian. and 1 more. Features wheelchair accessible. Hosts u
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
Restored WWII Victory ship open for tours. One of only three Victory ships remaining. Docent-led tours of engine room and bridge.
Former federal prison on an island in the Bay. Audio tour of the cellhouse, gardens, and history. Ferry from Pier 33. Book weeks ahead.
**This program is for adults 18 and older.** This event is designed for adults seeking rest and relaxation. Children will not be admitted to this adults-only meetup. Please find childcare for your little ones. A Community Art Meetup is a casual, community art gathering hosted at the Newark...
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
@ 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...
Art center with exhibitions, classes, sculpture garden, and community programs.
Museum in the historic Niles district celebrating early filmmaking. Charlie Chaplin made films here. Saturday screenings with live organ.
This special exhibit will be on display in the lobby of the Castro Valley Library from May 17 to May 24. Loyal Americans: The Story of Eden Area Japanese Americans During World War II Relocation. Evacuation. Internment. Imprisonment. Incarceration. These are all words used to describe the forced...
Escape room Chapter 2: Norcross Art Gallery by Off The Couch Games in San Jose on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-6 players.
Charming 7-acre hillside park with walking trails, wildflowers, pond, and a life-size concrete dinosaur that gives the park its name.
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
Girls Overnight $110 Scout Youth & Adult Designed for Grades 6–8 Buy Tickets Spend the night under the stars at the Cosmic Camp-In at Chabot Space & Science Center, designed especially for girls ready to think like scientists and researchers. This special Sharing the Sun overnight celebrates our...
California's third state capitol building (1853-1854). Restored with period furnishings. Free admission.
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.
Quirky museum with the world's largest collection of PEZ dispensers, classic toys, and vintage memorabilia. Fun for kids and nostalgia fans.
National Park Service site honoring WWII home front workers. Visitor center with exhibits, restored SS Red Oak Victory ship, and Rosie memorial.
Guzheng Performance with Malina Mei at the Asian Art Museum
Nonprofit museum with 100+ playable pinball machines from every era. Flat admission, unlimited play.
Natural history museum with aquarium, planetarium, rainforest dome, and living roof. NightLife events for adults on Thursdays.
