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Museum Shops in California Accepting Product Submissions

These 7 museum shops publicly say they accept submissions on their own websites. All are in California; see all 32 nationwide or the Los Angeles page.

The 7 shops

Little Tokyo · Los Angeles

Japanese American National Museum Store

Museum store offering crafts, publications, recordings and merchandise that 'illustrate the richness, understanding, and appreciation of the Japanese American experience.'

Heads up: JANM's Pavilion has been closed for renovation since January 6, 2025 and reopens January 23, 2027.

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Miracle Mile · Los Angeles

Craft Contemporary Shop

Museum shop that independently sources most products; open to handmade, artist and artisan-made work. The museum also runs juried Makers Market and Holiday Marketplace events.

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Miracle Mile · Los Angeles

Academy Museum Store

Store of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

Heads up: The submission page is an embedded Airtable form; we couldn't read its fields.

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Civic Center · San Francisco

Cha May Ching Museum Boutique (Asian Art Museum)

Asian Art Museum's store: apparel, jewelry, ceramics, tableware, cards and stationery, kids' games and toys, and books on Asian art and culture.

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Lake Merritt · Oakland

OMCA Store (Oakland Museum of California)

Oakland Museum of California's store, focused on California and Bay Area-made products tied to its art, history and natural sciences galleries.

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Downtown Escondido (CCAE campus) · Escondido

The Museum Store at California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Museum store at the Center Museum carrying handcrafted items and locally designed objects by regional contemporary artists and makers.

Heads up: Local San Diego artists and vendors only.

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Downtown Oceanside (Pier View Way) · Oceanside

THE MUSEUM STORE at Oceanside Museum of Art

Museum store with original work by exhibiting artists, artisan goods from local makers, OMA merch, jewelry and books. Free to enter.

Heads up: The only process is an email address; no terms are published.

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