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The African American
Museum and Library at
Oakland (AAMLO) is dedicat-
ed to discover, preserve,
interpret and share the histor-
ical and cultural experiences
of African-Americans in
California and the West for
present and future genera-
tions.
Situated in the Uptown
area, The Museum of African
American Technology
Science Village (MAAT)
chronicles the technical
achievements of people of
African descent from ancient
times to the present, and pro-
vides science education and
awareness activities for stu-
dents and adults. Computer
classes at the Internet Cafe,
science education activities
and seminars are the main
services offered.
With four runways and
a yearly passenger count of over 10
million, Oakland International Airport
is served by various regular and low-
cost airlines offering numerous
direct and connecting flights
throughout the country, with connec-
tions to all points of the globe.
AREA GUIDES
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STATS
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HOTEL
ROOMS
Oakland
Marriott
City
Center
483
Hilton
Oakland
Airport
363
The
Claremont
Hotel
279
Clarion
Hotel
Oakland
290
EXHIBITION
FACILITIES
The
Oakland
Convention
Center
Total
Exhibit
Space
64,000
sq.
ft.
Meeting
Rooms
12
WHO
YOU
GONNA
CALL?
The
Oakland
Convention
&
Visitors
Bureau
(510)
208-0529
visitoakland.org
ART&SOUL
is
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discover the side of you don't know at visitoakland.org.
From the boardroom to the taproom, the streets to the eats,
Entry Oakland Contvention Center
Photo Credit: Oakland CVB