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Location
Parking
Street parking available; limited handicapped parking
Accessibility
Limited wheelchair accessibility; lack of handicapped parking; inadequate wheelchair door access; accessibility issues reported
Best time
Visit on weekends when it's less crowded, allowing you to fully engage with interactive exhibits and listen to all audio recordings without feeling rushed.
About California Museum
State history exhibits & a hall of fame. Museum & Hall of Fame with exhibits & programs dedicated to California's cultural & ethnic history.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Highlights
- Japanese internment history, Native American exhibits, Chinese gold rush experience, interactive displays
- Admission
- $10 adults
- Visit Duration
- 1+ hours recommended
What visitors say
Great museum. Felt like my best fourth grade self Sacramento is a beautiful and thriving city. So much to and see. The food is among there too. They ar not called the Farm to Fork capitol for no reason!!
Highly recommend if you have time and are in the area. Lots of information to learn about California and the contributions made by minorities. Learn from the past so we don't repeat it in the future. Good or bad it's history and should…
People should pop in with or without children, to visit California's museum. It's a great experience with their children and talk with them at dinner, or have a topic of interest with friends. Our interest was Japantown, I had a…
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Did You Know?
- The California Museum features a comprehensive exhibit on Japanese American internment during World War II, which is mentioned as a highlight in 16 separate visitor reviews, making it one of the most discussed and impactful exhibits in the museum
- The museum offers interactive storytelling displays and hands-on opportunities for children, with visitors noting they spent well over the estimated 45 minutes exploring exhibits, indicating substantial depth and engagement potential
- The California Museum dedicates significant exhibit space to Chinese immigrant experiences during the California Gold Rush, presented with raw, honest storytelling using photographs and immersive interactive elements
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