This Downtown Oakland collection of historical artifacts is a good place to kick off your day of sightseeing. There's loads to enjoy close by, such as University of California, Berkeley, Oracle Arena, and RingCentral Coliseum. Take your time at African American Museum & Library before heading to these other fine attractions.

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