African American Museum and Library at Oakland
Hours & Information
Open today until 5:30pm
Monday
10:00AM - 5:30PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 5:30PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 5:30PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 5:30PM
Friday
12:00PM - 5:30PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 5:30PM
Sunday
Closed
Phone: (510) 637-0200
Email: aamlo@oaklandlibrary.org
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…
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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César Chávez DayTuesday, March 31, 2026Closed All Day
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Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026Closed All Day
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JuneteenthFriday, June 19, 2026Closed All Day
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Independence DaySaturday, July 4, 2026Closed All Day
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Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026Closed All Day
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California Admission DayWednesday, September 9, 2026Closed All Day
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Veterans DayWednesday, November 11, 2026Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26, 2026 - Friday, November 27, 2026Closed All Day
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Christmas EveThursday, December 24, 2026Closed All Day
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Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
About African American Museum and Library at Oakland
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From the I-880 N take the I-980 E toward Walnut Creek. Take exit 1A for 11th St toward 14th St, then continue on Castro St. Drive to 14th St. We are located on the corner of 14th St and Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
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Pay parking lot for patrons. Nearby garage or paid lot. Street parking and metered parking.
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Multi-story building WITH an elevator. Entrance on 14th Street has a ramp, power assisted doors, and rail. Accessible bathroom(s), Accessible water fountain(s), Accessible parking.
