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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.

06/05/2026

Meet Steve, a long-time Docent on Duty at the California Museum 🌟

Steve has volunteered with us for for over half a decade, sharing his knowledge with Museum visitors of all ages. Passionate about educating others on the experiences of Japanese Americans before, during, and after WWII incarceration, he brings "Uprooted" to life through stories drawn from his own family history.

Steve will be here next on Saturday, June 6th, and he's ready to lead guided tours of "Uprooted" and answer your questions from from 12:00 – 2:00 pm.

💭 If you can't make it Saturday, keep an eye out at CaliforniaMuseum.org/Docent-on-Duty for the most up-to-date info on when you can interact with our "Uprooted" docents next.

06/04/2026

Wondering whats going on at the California Museum in June 2026? Take a look at this month's programming! 👇

🏳️‍🌈 All month: Celebrate Pride Month with a FREE Pride pin @ admission

💙 All month: Free admission for active U.S. Service Members + 5 family members via Blue Star Museums

🎟️ 6/6–6/7: Museums on US® Free Admission with Bank of America®, Merrill Lynch® or U.S. Trust® credit or debit card & photo ID

🗣️ Docent on Duty in "Uprooted" - Q&A + Guided Tours with our Expert Docents
• Steve Sasaki: 6/6 from 12–2 pm
• Kris Sazaki: 6/13 from 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 6/27 from 1–3 pm

🐉 Hands-on learning at the "Gold Mountain" Discovery Cart
• 6/12 from 1:30–2:30 pm
• 6/26 from 1:30–2:30 pm

🐚 Hands-on learning at the "California Indians" Discovery Cart
• 6/19 from 2–3 pm

🏢 6/26 from 12–3 pm: "Fourth Friday" Free Admission for State Employees

Don't miss the fun! Plan your next adventure today at CaliforniaMuseum.org/Visit 🚀
📍 1020 O St. Sacramento, CA

06/02/2026

📢 Calling all California voters.... Have you voted in the Primary Election yet?

Today's the last day to vote, and there's still time to make your voice heard! Drop your ballot right here in the lobby at the California Museum—an official vote center within the Secretary of State building—before 8:00 pm, or find your nearest polling place at sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place 🗳️

The voting center at the California Museum is open today, June 2, from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm.
📍 1020 O St. Sacramento, CA

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month from the California Museum! 🏳️‍🌈

Wearable pins have long been a symbol of activism and solidarity, offering a simple but powerful way to show up for the communities and movements that matter. Now through June 30th, we're providing every visitor to the California Museum with a FREE collectible Pride pin upon admission, featuring a cameo of our mascot, Monarch the Bear!

We can't wait to see how you wear yours. Tag us in your photos! 🤳

📍 California Museum | 1020 O St. Sacramento, CA

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

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.

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!

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

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

Address

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://www.californiamuseum.org/, https://linktr.ee/CaliforniaMuseum

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