Oakland Museum of California Reopens with Dramatic Displays of Collections
OAKLAND, CA.- On May 1, 2010, the Oakland
Museum
of California (OMCA) welcomes back the public with a dramatically
different
presentation of its renowned collections of California art and history.
Created
in 1969 as a “museum for the people,” OMCA revives its founding vision
by
introducing innovative exhibitions and programming, setting a new
paradigm for
the way a museum engages the public. OMCA’s transformation is enhanced
by a full
renovation and expansion of its iconic building.