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California Museum Official home of the California Hall of Fame & exhibits highlighting the state's diverse history, arts & culture. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m.

Welcome to the California Museum's page! The California Museum educates visitors on California’s rich history, its diversity and its unique influence on ideas, innovation, art and culture. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. We are closed to the public Mondays, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. General admission: $8-10. For more information

or to plan a visit, go to https://www.californiamuseum.org. Page fans and followers are welcome to post and share content relevant to our exhibits and programs on California history, arts and culture. Posts on subjects that are off-topic or contain profanity, solicitations and/or potentially offensive content deleted.

This AAPI Heritage Month, we're highlighting master chef, restaurateur, and 19th inductee Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa! N...
05/29/2026

This AAPI Heritage Month, we're highlighting master chef, restaurateur, and 19th inductee Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa! Nobu has spent decades redefining Japanese cuisine for the world with his signature "Nobu Style" dishes, blending regional ingredients with traditional Japanese techniques. 🍣

Now on view at the California Museum are artifacts and photos from throughout Nobu’s career, including a chef jacket and treasured sushi knife. Stop by to learn more about him and hear other inspirational AAPI stories at the California Museum!

📍 1020 O St. Sacramento, CA

Last week, our Exhibits Director Amanda and Education Director Sean touched down in Philadelphia for the Annual Meetin...
05/28/2026

Last week, our Exhibits Director Amanda and Education Director Sean touched down in Philadelphia for the Annual Meeting & Museum Expo. ✈️

Hosted by the American Alliance of Museums, this event brings together museums of all types and sizes to connect, learn, and collaborate with professionals from across the country. This year, Sean and Amanda had the opportunity to explore Philadelphia museums and historical sites, like the Eastern State Penitentiary, to further inform their work and reaffirm the California Museum’s mission to share the "hard histories" and lesser-told stories of our state.

After months and in some cases years of virtual collaboration, it was also a long-overdue chance to finally connect with exhibit partners face to face. All in all, it was a pleasure to learn from our colleagues near and far, bringing fresh ideas and new connections back to the California Museum. 🧡

05/27/2026

Watch as expert docent Kris Sazaki shares insight on her favorite artifact in our "Uprooted" exhibit: the handmade 'hanafuda' cards. Made from scavenged electrical board, Choji Nakan recreated the traditional art on these game cards from memory during his incarceration at Tule Lake. His cards were so popular, he began making sets for other camps, too!

As a "Docent on Duty," Kris is available periodically in our "Uprooted" exhibit to answer questions and lead in-depth tours for guests, all included with admission.

🗓️ Kris will be here next this Saturday, May 30, from 1–3 pm!
Follow along at CaliforniaMuseum.org/DocentOnDuty for the latest updates on Kris' future appearances.

Election Day is just a week away! Make your voice heard by dropping your ballot right here in the lobby at the Californi...
05/26/2026

Election Day is just a week away! Make your voice heard by dropping your ballot right here in the lobby at the California Museum, an official vote center within the Secretary of State building. 🗳️

Voting center hours at the California Museum:
Through June 1: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
June 2: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
📍 1020 O St. Sacramento, CA

Make your voice heard—don't forget to vote for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election!

Happy Harvey Milk Day! Today, we're celebrating the birthday of Harvey Milk, inductee and the first openly gay person ...
05/22/2026

Happy Harvey Milk Day! Today, we're celebrating the birthday of Harvey Milk, inductee and the first openly gay person elected to significant public office in the United States. 🏳️‍🌈

After moving to San Francisco in 1972, Milk publicly declared his homosexuality and encouraged others to do the same, believing visibility was the only path to equality for LGBTQ+ people. His bravery helped pave the way for LGBTQ+ rights, inspiring countless individuals to stand up for equality and acceptance.

Today, we honor his legacy and the ongoing fight for a more inclusive society.

📷 Photo by Efren Convento Ramirez

Making plans in Sacramento this Memorial Day weekend? Add the California Museum to your itinerary, and explore Californi...
05/21/2026

Making plans in Sacramento this Memorial Day weekend? Add the California Museum to your itinerary, and explore California's lesser-told stories!

We're open Saturday from 10–5 pm, Sunday from 12–5 pm, and closed on Monday. With story-driven exhibits and hands-on interactive experiences designed for learners of every age, it's the perfect family outing for the holiday weekend!

Plan your visit 👉 CaliforniaMuseum.org/Visit

05/20/2026

Hear from Steve Sasaki, an expert docent at the California Museum, as he talks about the replica barracks in our "Uprooted" exhibit and how the display illustrates the substandard living conditions faced by incarcerated Japanese Americans during WWII.

As a "Docent on Duty," Steve is available periodically in our "Uprooted" exhibit to answer questions and lead in-depth tours for guests, all included with admission.

🗓️ Steve will be here next on June 6 from 12–2pm!
Follow along at CaliforniaMuseum.org/DocentOnDuty for the latest updates on Steve's future appearances.

Exciting news for teachers at Title 1 schools: Scholarships are now available for Standard Field Trips! 🚀Our Standard Fi...
05/20/2026

Exciting news for teachers at Title 1 schools: Scholarships are now available for Standard Field Trips! 🚀

Our Standard Field Trip offers grades K–12 the opportunity to explore the California Museum on their own terms. With a docent introduction and provided classroom resources, students and chaperones can move through current exhibits freely, making learning flexible and engaging.

A limited number of scholarships are available, covering field trip program costs and up to $500 in transportation. Apply for the 2026-27 school year 👉 CaliforniaMuseum.org/scholarship

Happy International Museum Day! 🌟This year’s theme, “Museums Uniting a Divided World,” highlights how museums help rebui...
05/18/2026

Happy International Museum Day! 🌟

This year’s theme, “Museums Uniting a Divided World,” highlights how museums help rebuild connections across generations, communities, and borders in an increasingly divided world.

At the California Museum, we reflect this mission daily through exhibits that spotlight the lesser-known stories of the Golden State. We invite you to explore, learn, and celebrate with us!

This Armed Forces Day, the California Museum proudly continues its annual tradition as a Blue Star Museum 💙From May 16 –...
05/16/2026

This Armed Forces Day, the California Museum proudly continues its annual tradition as a Blue Star Museum 💙

From May 16 – September 6, 2026, we're offering free admission to all active-duty, National Guard, and Reserve military personnel and up to five family members with a valid military ID.

We look forward to seeing you this summer!

💭 Learn more at californiamuseum.org/blue-star-museums
📍 California Museum | 1020 O St. Sacramento, CA

Also, check out the other Sacramento Area Museums participating in Blue Star Museums!
Aerospace Museum of California
California Automobile Museum
Crocker Art Museum
Fairytale Town
Sacramento Children's Museum
Sacramento History Museum
SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity

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1020 O Street
Sacramento, CA
95814

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(916) 653-7524

Website

https://linktr.ee/CaliforniaMuseum

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