Museum
The California Museum
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The California Museum in Sacramento is a dynamic space that celebrates the state's rich history, cultural diversity, and spirit of innovation. Through engaging exhibits, visitors can explore topics from the Gold Rush to the rise of the tech industry, with a strong focus on the contributions of women, immigrants, and activists. The museum's centerpiece is the California Hall of Fame, which honors influential Californians like Cesar Chavez, Sally Ride, and Walt Disney. Interactive displays and rotating galleries ensure there's always something new to discover.
Don't miss
- Walk through the California Hall of Fame, featuring portraits and artifacts of inductees like John Muir and Julia Morgan
- Explore the 'California's Remarkable Women' exhibit highlighting suffragists and trailblazers
- Check out the 'Uprooted!' exhibit on the Japanese American incarceration experience during WWII
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit The California Museum
You can visit The California Museum on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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