Top 5 Art Museums in Alameda County

1510 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501, United States

“This place is amazing and a real treasure! One entry fee for all-you-can-play pinball! The machines are in very good condition and each one features signage detailing the history and significance of the game. The non-profit Pacific Pinball Museum takes its mission seriously, educating the public about the art and sport of pinball. They also have awesome jukeboxes, free to play, with music from the decade matching each game room they are found in. Admission price is totally reasonable, they do offer a student/senior/teacher discount and I got my money's worth in the first hour of play! Personally I prefer to pay one price, then play for free, compared with paying for each game as I go. The city of Alameda is clean and safe, unlike neighboring Oakland, and there are places to eat nearby if you get hungry and take a break from playing pinball; the PPM gives you a wristband to leave and come back in on the same day. The staff is friendly and they obviously love what they do. I recommend setting aside several hours to enjoy all the various pinball tables and exhibits. They also have merch for sale. Admission is half price on Tuesdays. You cannot go wrong with the Pacific Pinball Museum because it is a TON of FUN!!!”

700 Jean St, Oakland, CA 94610, United States

“🌹🌼🍃 As a nature enthusiast, my visit to the municipal rose garden in Oakland was an absolute delight! The moment I stepped into the garden, I was greeted with the intoxicating fragrance of roses that instantly transported me to a serene …”

6 Kilkare Rd, Sunol, CA 94586, United States

“Loved this train ride! The conductor Jorg was awesome with my kiddos and made everything fun! Totally worth the trip and time to come out!”

256 Southland Mall, Hayward, CA 94545, United States

“Homeless guy was in our showing and stunk up the whole theatre so we walked out 15m into the movie. The manager was respectful though and understanding. Im sure the kids working the counters are probably afraid to say anything, but he shouldnt have been allowed in there especially when theirs children present and the guys not mentally stable.”

8252 Earhart Rd, Oakland, CA 94621, United States

“I love planes, so as soon as I found out about this place, I wanted to go. There is a large variety of planes from the wright brothers plane to one person drones, to flying boats. If you like planes or any mechanical stuff, you would love getting up close with all of these planes. It took about 2 hours to look at all of the planes. But we didn't use any of the interactive things such as the flight simulator or checking out the interior of the planes that supported tours.”

1 Centennial Dr, Berkeley, CA 94720, United States

“Title: A FantaAs a science enthusiast, I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Laurence Hall of Science in Berkeley, and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations. The museum, perched atop the beautiful hills of Berkeley, offers a …”

1260 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, United States

“Unique trade/craft school with quality items for sale. Handmade one-of-kind artisans. Take the time to explore this old foundry now a school.”

333 Lancaster St, Oakland, CA 94601, United States

“My experience here was simply overwhelming, but in a good way 🤣. There were so many options to pick from clothing, jewelry, and even artwork. I totally recommend the art section. They have lots of interesting stuff at a good price 👍 their pottery and tea sets are a little bit expensive, but they are worth it 👌 …”

536 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, United States

“I absolutely loved this shop! I work in a metaphysical/crystal shop in Maryland and this place really felt like home! Great friendly people working there, good energy. I loved their selection! So many stones including a few I had been seeking for quite a while (Okenite!) and at good prices. They also stock a reasonable selection of decks and other supplies too. I will definitely make my way back again next trip out west!”