Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Venture inside OMCA’s Gallery of California History with curator Dania Talley, and explore the stories of the diverse communities that have shaped California socially, economically, environmentally, and politically.

Our Gallery of California History unfolds as a timeline that begins before 1540 and continues through the present day. As you traverse the gallery, explore the intersections between the many waves of people who have come to California, and get to know the social, cultural, and political climates during different periods of migration.
Whether you’re interested in culture, activism, migration, or technology, OMCA’s Gallery of California History is full of stories that connect the past to the present and invite you to see California in new ways.
We can’t wait to see you!
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