Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet

Location

1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Located next to the Secretary of State building and one block from the State Capitol.

Contact Information

(916) 653-7524

info@californiamuseum.org

Museum Hours

Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5:00 p.m.

Admission

$8.50 for adults; $7 for students w/ID and seniors; $6 ages 6-13. For group rates, call (916) 654-1729

Transportation/Parking

The Museum is a stop on the Light Rail (Archives Plaza). Weekend parking is free in a surface lot directly across the street from the Museum. On-street parking is free on Sundays. Additional parking is available Monday-Friday at select garages: 10th Street between P and O Streets, 11th Street between O and P Streets, 14th and P Streets, 10th Street between L and K Streets.

Museum Store

The store is accessible from the Museum lobby and is open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4:45 p.m.

Facility Rentals

The California Museum provides a unique setting for parties, receptions, meetings, weddings and much more. For more information, please contact (916) 653-3476, info@californiamuseum.org, or fill-out our online reservation form.

Brief History

The California Museum opened in 1998 and was initially designed to showcase the materials of the State Archives. Over the last ten years the vision and mission have grown to make the Museum a destination place with a goal of educating and inspiring people about the richness that is California history. In 2005, First Lady Maria Shriver took on the role as Honorary Chairperson. With her leadership and that of the board, the Museum has gained the capacity to initiate and attract world-class exhibits.

Mission

To engage, educate and enlighten a broad public audience about California history and its unique influence on the world of ideas, innovation, art and culture. Through captivating, active and state of the art experiences, the Museum seeks to inspire men, women and children to dream the California dream and dare to make their mark on history.