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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.

Don’t just take our word for it: this year's Día de los Mu***os Fiesta was a blast, and we have the photos to prove it! ...
10/14/2026

Don’t just take our word for it: this year's Día de los Mu***os Fiesta was a blast, and we have the photos to prove it! 💀🌼

🕯️Be sure to visit our altar tour, "Sendero de las Almas Luminosas," through Nov. 15, and leave your own tribute to a loved one at the Community Altar in the Museum lobby.

Learn more at CaliforniaMuseum.org/DOTD
📍1020 O St, Sacramento CA

10/14/2026
10/13/2026

What a night! Our Día de los Mu***os Fiesta was unforgettable, and it was all thanks to you. Thank you for joining us year after year to honor loved ones and celebrate culture & community. 🩵💀

The Fiesta marked the grand opening of "Sendero de las Almas Luminosas," a new experience featuring a path of altars illuminating spaces throughout the Museum. Altars are on display through Nov. 15, and you're invited to participate by leaving a tribute at the Community Altar! Create one on-site at our craft table, or prepare yours ahead of time.* 🕯️

➡️ Download our printable lantern template via the link in bio.
*Please note: Photos and objects displayed on the altar cannot be returned.

10/12/2026

Our 2026 Sugar Skull Workshops are now sold out! Feel free to join the waitlist in case a ticket becomes available. Make sure to follow us to be the first to know when tickets go on sale next year!

On Sunday, Oct. 18, join Rob-o of 'I Love Sugar Skulls' at the California Museum for hands-on calaveras de azúcar (sugar skull) decorating! 💀✨

Limited spots remain! Choose your session:
🎨 12:30 – 1:30 pm
🎨 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Workshop tickets are just $25! Your ticket includes a pre-made sugar skull, royal icing and assorted decorations, personalized instruction by Rob-O, plus admission to all current Museum exhibits, including "Sendero de las Almas Luminosas (Path of the Luminous Souls)," a new experience featuring a path of Día de los Mu***os altars illuminating spaces throughout the Museum.

🔗 Save your spot at SugarSkulls.eventbrite.com, or via the link in bio.
📍1020 O St., Sacramento, CA

Teachers: ready to make California’s historic missions meaningful for your students? 📚🤝 Our "California Missions" field ...
10/10/2026

Teachers: ready to make California’s historic missions meaningful for your students? 📚

🤝 Our "California Missions" field trip takes 4th graders on a journey through the 21 settlements founded by missionaries along the El Camino Real, providing students with an in-depth understanding of the history of the mission system and its impact on Native peoples.

📲 Learn more about the California Museum's state-aligned programming via the link in our bio!

The countdown is on! 🌮🔥 Local favorite MAYAHUEL returns for tomorrow’s sold-out Día de los Mu***os Fiesta, serving up th...
10/09/2026

The countdown is on! 🌮🔥 Local favorite MAYAHUEL returns for tomorrow’s sold-out Día de los Mu***os Fiesta, serving up their incredible tacos and drinks.

We’re proud to partner with Mayahuel to bring their authentic flavor and artistry to the Museum year after year. Don’t miss their stunning altar in the Museum lobby, a highlight of the celebration. 🩵

👀 Missed out on advance food or drink add-ons? It's not too late! You can still purchase food & drink tickets in-person at the Fiesta, and enjoy the authentic flavors of Mayahuel!

10/08/2026

Watch our Education Associate, Bri, bring this year's Día de los Mu***os lantern template to life! 🌼🤩

🕯️ Create your own personalized remembrance of your loved one at our on-site craft station near our Día de los Mu***os Community Altar. Be among the first to visit during our sold-out Fiesta on Oct. 10, or leave your tribute from Oct. 11 – Nov. 15 during regular Museum hours.

The altar is fetaured as part of our 2026 Día de los Mu***os display titled "Sendero de las Almas Luminosas (Path of the Luminous Souls)"—a new experience featuring a path of altars illuminating spaces throughout the Museum.

Want to get a head start on your design? Download our printable lantern template via the link in bio!
⚠️ Please bring only copies of photos, as items placed on the altar cannot be returned.

10/08/2026

Meet Erin Clancey, the California Museum's new Executive Director! Listen in as she shares what excites her most about joining the California Museum team. 🎉

Everyone please join us in welcoming Erin to the CAM Fam! 👋

Our Día de los Mu***os Fiesta on Saturday is now SOLD OUT! Feel free to join the waitlist in case a ticket becomes avail...
10/07/2026

Our Día de los Mu***os Fiesta on Saturday is now SOLD OUT! Feel free to join the waitlist in case a ticket becomes available.

👀 Feeling the FOMO? You can still gain access to the Fiesta as a Museum member! Museum members get free entry to the Día de los Mu***os Fiesta, plus exclusive access to the Member Lounge & Terrace, & more. To become a member, visit californiamuseum.org/membership

Please note that the California Museum will be closed this Saturday, October 10, as we prepare for our Día de los Mu***o...
10/05/2026

Please note that the California Museum will be closed this Saturday, October 10, as we prepare for our Día de los Mu***os Fiesta. The Museum will reopen with regular hours on Sunday, October 11.

We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you soon!

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