Exhibits & Galleries in Pleasanton, CA

Current exhibits, galleries, and museum shows in Pleasanton, CA. Art, history, science, and interactive exhibits.

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Dublin Library Tiny Art Show

Starts in 3 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 5:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · Dublin Library · 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA

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.

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The Sun: Our Living Star

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 6+

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...

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Voyage Solar System Model

Starts in 3 hrs · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo · 1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Scale model of our solar system installed along the museum grounds, allowing visitors to walk through the solar system and understand the vast distances between planets.

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Sneaker Museum Oakland Presents: Sports World — The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Milpitas Library · 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA

Explore the role of sneakers in shaping sports culture, fashion, and personal identity. This program features a curated display of sneakers, magazines, posters, and other visual materials presented by the Sneaker Museum Oakland. Participants will learn how design on and off the field reflects...

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KALEID Gallery

KALEID Gallery · 320 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

6,000 sq ft cooperative fine art gallery in San Jose's SoFA District. Showcases local and regional artists with original art, prints, ceramics, jewelry, and handmade gifts.

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Forest Home Farms Historic Park

Forest Home Farms Historic Park · 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA

Preserved 1850s farmstead with historic house tours, Glass House museum, farm animals, and seasonal events. Free admission to grounds.

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Phantom of the Universe

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 8+

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...

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SPACETIME

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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”,..

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City Nature Challenge

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · CuriOdyssey · 1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, San Mateo, CA

@ 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.

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Soul, Sonics, and Soundsystems Sound Art Exhibition + High Fidelity Listening Room + Archival Display

Happening now · Feb 26 – Apr 30 · Main Library TeenZone Branch Library · 125 14th Street, Oakland, CA

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.

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Washington Township Museum

Washington Township Museum · 190 Anza Street, Fremont, CA

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

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Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site

Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site · 205 Railroad Ave, Danville, CA

Home of Nobel Prize-winning playwright Eugene O'Neill. Free guided tours of his house, Tao House, with shuttle from downtown Danville.

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African American Museum & Library At Oakland

African American Museum & Library At Oakland · 659 14th St., Oakland, CA

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.

Starlight Gala

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 26, 1:00 AM–5:00 AM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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,..

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Peralta Adobe — Fallon House Historic Site

Peralta Adobe — Fallon House Historic Site · 175 Sharks Way, San Jose, CA 95110, San Jose, CA

Oldest surviving structure in San Jose, an adobe from 1797. Paired with the Victorian Fallon House and operated by History San José as a landmark heritage site.

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Let's Art - A Community Art Meetup

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Newark Library · 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA · Ages 18+

**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...

Worlds of Curiosity

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

(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?”

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African American Museum and Library at Oakland Branch Library

African American Museum and Library at Oakland Branch Library · 659 14th Street, Oakland, CA

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

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San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles · 520 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

The first museum in the United States devoted solely to quilts and textiles as art. Features rotating exhibitions by regional, national, and international artists in the SoFA arts district.

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Off The Couch Games

Off The Couch Games · 555 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94536, Fremont, CA

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.

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Collections Corner

Starts in 3 hrs · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo · 1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Natural history exploration area within the museum featuring rotating displays of specimens and artifacts for hands-on learning.

Hike & Sip: Nature Journaling Program

Sun, Jun 7, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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...

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May Blooms @Claremont

In 4 weeks · Mon, May 11, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Claremont Branch · 2940 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, Berkeley, CA

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...

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Member Morning

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · CuriOdyssey · 1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, San Mateo, CA

@ 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...

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Harris-Lass House Museum

Harris-Lass House Museum · 1889 Market St, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara's last farm site and living history museum, featuring an 1865 Victorian farmhouse, classic California barn, summer kitchen, tank house, heritage orchard, and landscaped gardens.

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Loyal Americans:  The Story of Eden Area Japanese Americans During World War II

Sun, May 17, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Castro Valley Library · 3600 Norbridge Ave, Castro Valley, CA

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...

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Japanese American Museum of San Jose

Japanese American Museum of San Jose · 535 N 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112, San Jose, CA

Chronicles over a century of Japanese American history with rotating exhibits on immigration, agriculture, and WWII incarceration. Located in the heart of San Jose's Japantown.

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AAMLO Kids Club

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 2, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · African American Museum and Library at Oakland Branch Library · 659 14th Street, Oakland, CA

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.

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Mission Santa Clara de Asís

Mission Santa Clara de Asís · 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053, Santa Clara, CA

Historic California Mission founded in 1777, now on the campus of Santa Clara University. Features a reconstructed mission church, gardens, and museum celebrating centuries of California history. Free to visit.