Oakland History Center is back open after remodel. Come visit us!

Hours & Information

Today's Hours

Christmas Day
Closed until 10:00am tomorrow

Regular Hours

Monday 
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday 
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday 
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday 
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday 
12:00PM - 5:30PM
Saturday 
10:00AM - 5:30PM
Sunday 
10:00AM - 5:30PM

Upcoming Holidays and Closures

Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Closed All Day
New Year's Eve
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Closes early: 5:30pm
125 14th Street, 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Located on the second floor of the Main Library, The Oakland History Center is a nexus for the study of the history and current development of the East Bay. Its collection contains a wide variety of materials relating to the…

Upcoming Events

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Holidays and Closures

  • 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 Oakland History Center

  • Free street parking, paid street parking, nearby garage or paid lot.

  • Multi-story building WITH an elevator. Main entrance with low-slope ramp, automatic doors, and rail is at 125 14th Street. Secondary entrance with automatic doors is through Children’s Room, 14th and Oak Streets. Accessible bathroom(s), Accessible water fountain(s), Accessible work station(s), Large type keyboards, Accessible self-service checkout.

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