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Crocker Art Museum

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Founded in 1885, the Crocker Art Museum is a premier cultural institution in Sacramento, housed in a historic Victorian building with a modern wing. Visitors explore galleries featuring masterworks from the Gold Rush era, contemporary California artists, and international pieces. The museum's distinctive collection includes one of the finest groupings of California art, as well as notable European paintings and Asian ceramics. Interactive exhibits and rotating special exhibitions make each visit unique.

Don't miss

  • View the renowned collection of California art from the Gold Rush to present day.
  • Explore the Asian art gallery, featuring ceramics and jade from China and Japan.
  • Stroll through the original Crocker family mansion, a Victorian architectural gem.

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You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

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