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Museums in Oakland, CA you can visit free or discounted with a membership

Always call ahead. Rules change and each museum sets its own.

7 places in Oakland, CA are on at least one program list. Program lists checked Oct 13, 2026; sources are at the bottom of this page. The benefit shown is what each program's list says; your card must show the program's logo.

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• Camron-Stanford House

  1418 Lakeside DriveWebsiteCall ahead: 510-874-7802
  • NARM Free entry
  • Time Travelers Free entry Free admission No uniform benefit: each site sets its own (free admission, discounted admission, gift shop discount, etc.). The network paused list updates; the current list is dated January 2026, so confirm with the site before you go.
  • EBT card $5 or less entry

• Chabot Space & Science Center

  10000 Skyline BlvdWebsiteCall ahead: (510) 336-7300
  • NARM Free entry
  • ASTC Free entry If you buy a membership here, these levels include ASTC: Individual: Individual Membership; Group: Dual Membership, Family Membership, Science Supporter Membership Proof of residence required. Not valid within 90 miles of your home museum or home.
  • ACM 50% off entry
  • EBT card $5 or less entry

• Museum of Children's Arts

  1221 BroadwayWebsiteCall ahead: (510) 465-8770
  • EBT card $5 or less entry

• Oakland Museum of California

  1000 Oak St.WebsiteCall ahead: 510-318-8400
  • NARM Free entry
  • EBT card $5 or less entry
  • Bank of America card Free on the 1st full weekend

• Oakland Zoo

  Call ahead: 510-632-9525 x160
  • AZA 50% off entry AZA code 50%: members of participating zoos get 50% off.

• Peralta Hacienda Historical Park

  2465 34th St.Website
  • Time Travelers Free entry Free Admission, Free or Discounted Tour(s), Free Parking No uniform benefit: each site sets its own (free admission, discounted admission, gift shop discount, etc.). The network paused list updates; the current list is dated January 2026, so confirm with the site before you go.

• The Junior Center of Art and Science

  Call ahead: 510-839-5777
  • NARM Free entry

Sources

• NARM: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• ASTC: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• ACM: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• AZA: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• Time Travelers: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• EBT card: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• Bank of America card: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026

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