African American Museum and Library at Oakland

Hours & Information

Closed until 10:00am today

Regular Hours

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

Upcoming Holidays and Closures

Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Closed All Day
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Closed All Day
659 14th Street
Oakland, California 94612
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…

Holidays and Closures

  • Christmas Eve
    Tuesday, December 24, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Wednesday, December 25, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Eve
    Tuesday, December 31, 2024
    Closes early: 5:30pm
  • New Year's Day
    Wednesday, January 1, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
    Monday, January 20, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • President's Day
    Monday, February 17, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • César Chávez Day
    Monday, March 31, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Memorial Day
    Monday, May 26, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Juneteenth
    Thursday, June 19, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day
    Friday, July 4, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 1, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • California Admission Day
    Tuesday, September 9, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Veterans Day
    Tuesday, November 11, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
    Thursday, November 27, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Day After Thanksgiving
    Friday, November 28, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Thursday, December 25, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Eve Day
    Wednesday, December 31, 2025
    Closed All Day

About African American Museum and Library at Oakland

  • From the I-880 N take the Castro St. Take exit 1A, 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 Blvd.

  • Pay parking lot for patrons. Nearby garage or paid lot. Street parking and metered parking.

  • 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.

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