Current Exhibits
Frequently-changing special exhibits highlight the people and places that make the Golden State unique. Here are the special exhibits that are on display now.
Special Exhibits
March 14, 2009 through March 14, 2010
Beautiful and rare baskets from over twenty different tribes will demonstrate why California Indian basketry is widely considered to be among the world's finest textile traditions.
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January 30, 2010 through July 31, 2010
This colorful action photograph exhibit shows how traditions from all over the world mingle in unexpected ways in California, forging a vibrant hybrid culture.
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February 6, 2010 through May 2, 2010
A glimpse into the personal holdings of these passionate lifelong collectors, this exhibit spotlights key aspects of the black experience in America.
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Continues through October 31, 2010
Celebrating the 2009 California Hall of Fame inductees, this year’s exhibit includes artifacts ranging from an Intel micro-chip "Clean Room" to an art gallery filled with Scholder originals.
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Ongoing Exhibits
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This exhibit explores some of the things dogs do for us, and shows California's leadership role in teaching dogs new - and useful - tricks.
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This exhibit, inspired by California First Lady Maria Shriver, honors the extraordinary women who strengthen, shape and serve our great state.
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The California Museum is home to the Minerva Awards exhibit, which highlights the awardees announced each year at the Women’s Conference.
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"I believe that each woman is the artist of her own life. My hope is that young girls will be inspired by the Minerva Quilts to develop qualities they wish to see in themselves," First Lady Shriver said.
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This exhibit follows the history of Japanese Californians from immigration to internment and their ultimately successful struggle to obtain redress for their wartime losses.
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