Oakland History Center

Hours & Information

Open today until 8:00pm

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

César Chávez Day
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Closed All Day
César Chávez Day (Observed)
Monday, April 1, 2024
Closed All Day
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…

Holidays and Closures

  • César Chávez Day
    Sunday, March 31, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • César Chávez Day (Observed)
    Monday, April 1, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Memorial Day
    Monday, May 27, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Juneteenth
    Wednesday, June 19, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day
    Thursday, July 4, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 2, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Admissions Day
    Monday, September 9, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Veterans Day
    Monday, November 11, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
    Thursday, November 28, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Day After Thanksgiving
    Friday, November 29, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Wednesday, December 25, 2024
    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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