Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau

• see + do At t rac tions Chabot SpaCe & SCienCe Center 10000 Skyline Blvd. (510) 336-7300 www.chabotspace.org www.gsbf-bonsai.org The 86,000-square-foot center houses the largest public telescope in the western United States, a 240-seat planetarium, and the large-screen Tien MegaDome Theater. There are also numerous hands-on science and technology exhibits. Wed.–Thurs. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Children'S fairyland 699 Bellevue Ave. (510) 452-2259 www.fairyland.org Marvel at the artistically dwarfed trees in Lakeside Park, Northern California’s only public bonsai collection. Nurtured by masters and collectors, the gardens also include many viewing stones, called suiseki. Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.– 3 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. noon–4 p.m. Gondola Servizio 568 Bellevue Ave. (866) 737-8494 www.gondolacruise.com oramic views of the Bay Area and is adorned with breathtaking lights at Christmas. Visitors Center open daily 9 a.m.–9 p.m. oakland zoo 9777 Golf Links Rd. (510) 632-9525 www.oaklandzoo.org ists with disabilities. Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. and by appt. Closed for installation between exhibits. the CruCible 1260 Seventh St. (510) 444-0919 www.thecrucible.org Glide across Lake Merritt in a Venetian gondola with a serenading gondolier. Reserve an evening cruise for two. June–September. JaCk london Square Broadway and Embarcadero (866) 295-9853 www.jacklondonsquare.com Nestled in 525-acre Knowland Park in the Oakland Hills, the zoo houses more than 440 native and exotic animals. The exhibits are organized geographically and reflect the ecosystems of the animals’ native habitats. Visitors can enjoy exhibits in the education center, and kids will love the four-acre Valley Children’s Zoo, the butterfly garden, and the rides area, with an “endangered species carousel” and a train. Daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m. rotary nature Center 600 Bellevue Ave. (510) 238-3739 This wildlife refuge, the oldest in the country, is located in Lakeside Park. Visitors can observe resident and migratory waterfowl at close range and participate in educational programs. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. This arts school fosters a collaboration among art, industry, and community with classes both traditional and unconventional, as well as public-access studios, open house art shows, festivals, and performances. MillS ColleGe art MuSeuM 5000 MacArthur Blvd. (510) 430-2164 www.mills.edu/campus_life/art_museum Young children will enjoy this enchanting, three-dimensional fantasy world, where popular nursery rhymes come to life, set in picturesque Lakeside Park. Summer: Mon.– Fri. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Other seasons: hours vary. Chinatown Broadway, Alice, 13th, and Seventh Sts. Experience Asian culture and character by exploring the restaurants, specialty shops, markets, and bakeries in this vibrant neighborhood. Visit the elegant Chinese Presbyterian Church (265 Eighth St.) and Pacific Renaissance Plaza (388 Ninth St.), which houses shops, restaurants, and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. City Center Broadway and 14th St. Glimpse a mix of 1900s buildings alongside modern skyscrapers and elegant landscaping. Eye-catching buildings include Tribune Tower, the art deco financial center building, the federal building, City Hall, the Rotunda, and Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. The City Center pedestrian plaza boasts outdoor seating, restaurants, shops, and summer concerts. Golden State bonSai federation ColleCtion north 666 Bellevue Ave. (510) 763-8409 This busy site at the water’s edge has dining, entertainment, shopping, and more than a few spots for daydreaming. Take a ferry ride, stroll the boardwalk, catch a movie, or just relax at a sidewalk café. lake Merritt/lakeSide park Grand and Bellevue Aves. (510) 238-7275 This large saltwater lake—one of the largest in the country—and the adjoining 155-acre park are home to wildlife, formal gardens, and a children’s amusement park, all of which draw scores of walkers, joggers, bikers, rowers, sailors, and windsurfers. MorCoM roSe Garden 700 Jean St. (510) 238-3187 www.oaklandnet.com/parks View local and international exhibits, as well as the museum’s permanent collection. Tues.–Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; Wed. until 7:30 p.m. the MuSeuM of afriCan aMeriCan teChnoloGy SCienCe villaGe 408 14th St. (510) 893-6426 www.ncalifblackengineers.org galleries, Museums, and public Ar t afriCan aMeriCan MuSeuM and library at oakland 659 14th St. (510) 637-0200 www.oaklandlibrary.org/AAMLO This museum exhibits the technical achievements of African Americans. Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. by appt. only, Sat. noon–6 p.m., Sun. 2–6 p.m. the MuSeuM of Children’S art 538 Ninth St. (510) 465-8770 www.mocha.org The first roses bloomed in 1932 at this eightacre municipal rose garden featuring more than 6,000 plants and 300 varieties of roses. Bloom season is May through October. Open Mother’s Day–October 31. oakland/alaMeda ferry (510) 522-3300 www.eastbayferry.com This division of the Oakland Public Library is devoted to the discovery, preservation, interpretation, and shaping of the historical and cultural experience of African Americans in Northern California. Tues.–Sat. noon– 5:30 p.m. City of oakland/State of California Craft and Cultural artS Gallery 1515 Clay St. (510) 622-8190 www.oaklandculturalarts.org Tucked away in Swan’s Market Place in Old Oakland, MOCHA offers art classes for kids, drop-in working studios, and children’s art exhibits. Tues.–Fri. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat.–Sun. noon–5 p.m. oakland art Gallery 199 Kahn’s Alley (near City Hall in Frank H. Ogawa Plaza) (510) 637-0395 www.oaklandartgallery.org See the sights from a ferry on San Francisco Bay. Board at Jack London Square and visit Angel Island, Pier 39, AT&T Park, and the Ferry Building. Leaves the East Bay Mon.–Fri. 6 a.m.–9 p.m.; weekend times vary with season. oakland MorMon teMple and viSitorS Center 4766 Lincoln Ave. (510) 531-1475 This architectural standout offers pan- Located in the Elihu M. Harris State Office Building atrium, this spacious gallery showcases major works by local and regional artists. Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., third Thurs. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Creative Growth art Center 355 24th St. (510) 836-2340, Ext. 15 www.creativegrowth.org This gallery offers a diverse mix of contemporary local artwork in a wide range of media. Wed.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.– 5 p.m., Sat. noon–4 p.m. oakland aSian Cultural Center 388 Ninth St., Ste. 290 (510) 637-0455 www.oacc.cc This gallery exhibits artwork produced by art- Located in Chinatown’s Pacific Renaissance Plaza, this pan-Asian cultural center is one of the largest in the country, offering classes, exhibits, and cultural events. oakland MuSeuM of California 1000 Oak St. (510) 238-2200, (888) 625-6873 www.museumca.org Chabot Space & Science Center Surrounded by 5.5 acres of lush greenery, this museum is devoted to the arts, environment, and history of California. Wed.–Sat. 10 a.m.– 5 p.m., Sun. noon–5 p.m. Free second Sun. of each month. pro artS 550 Second St. (510) 763-4361 California College of the Arts 12 oaklandcvb.com www.proartsgallery.org p h oto g r a p h y ( l e f t to r i g h t ): o r a n g e p h oto g r a p h y, c o u r t e s y o f t h e c h a b ot s pac e & s c i e n c e c e n t e r http://www.gsbf-bonsai.org http://www.chabotspace.org http://www.oaklandzoo.org http://www.thecrucible.org http://www.gondolacruise.com http://www.mills.edu/campus_life/art_museum http://www.fairyland.org http://www.jacklondonsquare.com http://www.ncalifblackengineers.org http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/AAMLO http://www.mocha.org http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks http://www.eastbayferry.com http://www.oaklandartgallery.org http://www.oaklandculturalarts.org http://www.oacc.cc http://www.creativegrowth.org http://www.museumca.org http://www.proartsgallery.org http://www.oaklandcvb.com

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