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Thank you for envisioning your event at the Oakland Museum of CA (OMCA)!

Envision your big day at OMCA, a museum, a garden, and gathering place in the heart of Oakland. Designed to bring communities and families together, the OMCA Garden is the perfect setting for your wedding. Create an amazing guest experience with customized reception details that reflect your personality.

Whether you’re looking for an elegant outdoor ceremony and reception or an intimate toast, the Oakland Museum of California offers an unparalleled atmosphere accented by native California landscaping, newly installed sculpture, and breathtaking views of Lake Merritt. Your guests will delight in an artful and memorable celebration as you begin your vibrant future together. Plus, every couple receives a free Museum membership as our wedding gift to you. Following the big day, you can continue to visit the place where your wedding story began!

Facilities and Capacity

The Great Court Garden has a capacity of 950 (standing) or 700 (seated)

Services Offered

Oakland Museum of California offers venue rental for wedding ceremonies. Event services include the following:

  • ADA accessible
  • Wireless internet for casual guest usage
  • Free parking for guests
  • Booking your wedding with us also gets you a free Oakland Museum Dual Membership for one year!

Cuisine

Town Fare by Michele McQueen – the exclusive bar provider for OMCA and the caterer for all events in the cafe/ The Oakland Museum of California asks that couples choose caterers from their list of preferred catering vendors. These caterers provide outstanding menus and presentations that range from traditional to exotic.

Location

Just across the bay from San Francisco, the Oakland Museum of California is situated between downtown Oakland and Lake Merritt. The museum is equipped to accommodate a wide range of transportation needs with a private parking garage and convenient location a block from the Lake Merritt BART station.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$7,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$7,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,100

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,100

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Clean Up
Parking

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

Reviews of Oakland Museum of California

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Adam Sent on 08/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had a phenomenal experience with OMCA. The staff team that helped us with our wedding made sure everything was perfect and were extremely friendly. It was a pleasure working with the whole team.
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Julia Sent on 08/02/2017
4.8 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding ceremony, reception and dinner in the gardens of OMCA. We chose it for a number of reasons - the location was fantastic (easy to get to from public transit, had ample parking), it's a unique and fascinating museum (we had an amazing Dorothea Lange exhibit open for guests during the wedding, which people loved), and the gardens are huge, unique and beautiful and lend themselves to a lot of creativity of where to have the reception vs. ceremony, etc. There were a couple things OMCA had going on a few weeks before our wedding - their main wedding events coordinator left, and because the Warriors won the playoffs, they had more events than they had originally planned for. Even with all of this going on, the staff there, Catherine, and in particular Maria, really stepped up to the plate to take care of us and help make our wedding seamless and beautiful. Catherine was very professional in keeping us in the loop and addressing any concerns we had. Maria was incredibly responsive and attentive to every little detail of our wedding. We had a couple complicated requests, in particular with timing surrounding a surprise flash mob and the cake. Maria took the time to speak with us about those extra little details, coordinate with the vendors, and made sure that everything worked wonderfully and that I didn't have to think about a thing on my wedding day. She was a pleasure to work with. The gardens were absolutely magical on our wedding night, and we were very impressed with how the event was handled by OMCA staff. If we had a choice we would do it all over again at OMCA.
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Oakland Museum of California frequently asked questions

Oakland Museum of California includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
The space offered by Oakland Museum of California for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
Oakland Museum of California offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Oakland Museum of California offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Oakland Museum of California offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Oakland Museum of California is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 5 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.

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