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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.

Hey, teachers 👋 Fall 2026 field trips are now open for booking!Bring California's history, arts, and culture to life wit...
08/27/2026

Hey, teachers 👋 Fall 2026 field trips are now open for booking!

Bring California's history, arts, and culture to life with engaging, hands-on learning experiences for K–12 students. We offer a wide range of programs aligned to grade-level state standards!

🚌 Can't make it in person? Our virtual field trips bring the Museum to your classroom, with standards-aligned programs for 3rd–12th grade, exploring California's diverse stories and helping students build empathy, tolerance, and critical thinking skills.

✏️ Reserve your Spring 2026 field trip today at CaliforniaMuseum.org/Field-Trips

Dive into the colorful world of alebrijes, Mexico's fantastical, vividly painted wooden creatures, and paint your own in...
08/25/2026

Dive into the colorful world of alebrijes, Mexico's fantastical, vividly painted wooden creatures, and paint your own in a hands-on workshop at the California Museum! 🩵

On Sunday, Sept. 20 from 1–3 pm, enjoy hands-on painting instruction led by Balam Arts alongside an English-Spanish bilingual exploration of the history and folklore behind alebrijes and Zapotec tradition.

You'll walk away with your very own hand-painted wooden alabrije, a written guide to the history behind the tradition, and a deeper connection to a craft passed down for generations.

👉 Get your ticket at BalamArts.EventBrite.com
📍 1020 O St. Sacramento, CA

Meet Hijas de Maria Ballet Folklórico, one of the talented dance groups performing at our 2026 Día de los Mu***os Fiesta...
08/25/2026

Meet Hijas de Maria Ballet Folklórico, one of the talented dance groups performing at our 2026 Día de los Mu***os Fiesta! 💀✨

Dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Mexico, Hijas de Maria Ballet Folklórico is a community dance group bringing together dancers of all ages to honor history, tell stories, and celebrate life with music and regional dances.

See them live on Sat., Oct. 10 at the California Museum's 2026 Día de los Mu***os Fiesta!
🎟️ Dia2026.Eventbrite.com

Now On View: "Reclaiming Our Stories: Reflecting on the Land," a pop-up banner display centering the voices, knowledge, ...
08/21/2026

Now On View: "Reclaiming Our Stories: Reflecting on the Land," a pop-up banner display centering the voices, knowledge, and visions of California's Indigenous peoples.

⛰️ From the landscapes of 250 years ago to hard-won victories like the restoration of the Klamath River, the exhibit traces the living legacy of more than 200 tribes across the state, challenging visitors to reckon with the stories that have shaped our understanding of this land, and those that have been left out.

"Reflecting on the Land" is on view in the Museum lobby through October 4, 2026.

Plan your visit at CaliforniaMuseum.org/Visit
📍1020 O St. Sacramento, CA

Artwork by Monica Zavala (Gabrielino / Tongva)

Please note that the California Museum will be closed this Sunday, August 23, for building maintenance. The Museum is cl...
08/21/2026

Please note that the California Museum will be closed this Sunday, August 23, for building maintenance. The Museum is closed on Mondays, and will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, August 25.

We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you soon!

Meet one the talented dance groups performing at our 2026 Día de los Mu***os Fiesta: Ballet Folkorico de Sacramento! 💀✨F...
08/20/2026

Meet one the talented dance groups performing at our 2026 Día de los Mu***os Fiesta: Ballet Folkorico de Sacramento! 💀✨

Founded in 1994, Instituto Mazatlán de Bellas Artes - Ballet Folklorico de Sacramento [Imbasac] is a distinguished school of dance and performing arts providing a vital platform for local youth to explore their Mexican heritage through folkloric dance and music.

See them live on Saturday, October 10 at the California Museum's 2026 Día de los Mu***os Fiesta!
🎟️ Tickets available at Dia2026.Eventbrite.com

Captured in California's San Joaquin Valley, photographer Dorthea Lange's striking 1936 portrait of a young cotton picke...
08/19/2026

Captured in California's San Joaquin Valley, photographer Dorthea Lange's striking 1936 portrait of a young cotton picker is the central image in our new exhibit, "Help Wanted / Leave Now: 'Operation We***ck' & the Revolving Door of Mass Deportation." The exhibit features many images from Lange, whose powerful photography reveals the real people whose labor has underpinned much of America's economic growth.

This World Photography Day, we invite you to discover the work of era-defining photographer and inductee Dorothea Lange in "Help Wanted / Leave Now," and at the kiosk in the exhibit.

📍 California Museum | 1020 O St. Sacramento, CA
📷 Dorothea Lange/Library of Congress

Kinda chic to celebrate National Nonprofit Day! 🤝As a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the California Museum is dedicated to...
08/17/2026

Kinda chic to celebrate National Nonprofit Day! 🤝

As a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the California Museum is dedicated to sharing the Golden State’s stories through engaging exhibits and educational programs.

Your support—whether through donations, memberships, or simply visiting—helps preserve California’s rich and diverse history for future generations. ✨

🧡 Discover how you can give back at CaliforniaMuseum.org/Donate

Starting August 21, step into "Reclaiming Our Stories: Reflecting on the Land," a powerful new display centering the voi...
08/16/2026

Starting August 21, step into "Reclaiming Our Stories: Reflecting on the Land," a powerful new display centering the voices, knowledge, and visions of California's Indigenous peoples.

⛰️ From the landscapes of 250 years ago to hard-won victories like the restoration of the Klamath River, the display traces the living legacy of more than 200 tribes across the state, challenging visitors to reckon with the stories that have shaped our understanding of this land, and those that have been left out.

"Reflecting on the Land" is a temporary banner display, on view in the Museum lobby August 21, 2026 through October 4, 2026.

Plan your visit at CaliforniaMuseum.org/Visit
📍1020 O St. Sacramento, CA

Artwork by Monica Zavala (Gabrielino / Tongva)

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1020 O Street
Sacramento, CA
95814

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

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