Oakland Museum of California

Oakland Museum of California mixes California art, history, and natural science indoors, with Friday hours until 9 p.m. An adult all-inclusive ticket is about $25; visitors with disabilities are about $15, and care assistants are free.

The museum publishes three accessible entrance ramps, an elevator to all three gallery levels, accessible restrooms, and seating throughout. Use that when you want a weeknight culture date with predictable mobility logistics.

Pick one gallery focus so you are not racing the whole museum. Lake Merritt-area location makes a short outdoor walk an easy encore if both of you still have energy.