The California Museum’s engaging exhibits feature the Golden
State’s many cultural, technological and social contributions
through multi-media presentations, interactive installations and
contemporary historical analysis.
Admission:
Adult groups of 10 or more who book at least one (1) week in
advance receive a discounted admission rate of $6.00 per person.
To reserve your adult group tour, please submit an
online tour reservation,
call (916) 654-1729 or email
reservations@californiamuseum.org.
Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Please allow approximately 1½ to 2 hours to tour the Museum.
Payment:
Payment is due on the day of your visit. The Museum accepts cash,
checks, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. For more
information, please call (916) 654-1729.
Cancelations:
Cancelations must be made 7 days in advance and made by made by
calling (916) 654-1729 or sending an email
to reservations@californiamuseum.org.
Ideal for 3rd grade through college classes, school group tours
are designed to align with California State Board of Education’s
Content Standards through interactive history and social studies
lessons over the course of 1½ to 2 hours. Beginning in the lobby,
the class is welcomed by a Museum Guide, who gives the group an
orientation, an overview of Constitutional Wall and assistance with
completing Activity Sheets on the remainder of the group’s visit.
Students: $3.00 each
Chaperones: $3.00 each (1 adult for every 10
students is required)
Teachers: Always Free!
To enhance the student learning experience, the Museum also
offers special educational tours featuring an in-depth
exploration of 2 key chapters in California history:
Bring your youth group to The California Museum for a fun and
informational self-guided tour or schedule an interactive program
lead by a Museum Guide.
Poppies, Butterflies and Bears! Oh My!
This is an engaging and interactive program to guide kids through
the Museum as they “hunt” for poppies, butterflies, and bears –
California’s state symbols. Through craft projects and hands-on
activities kids will discover how symbols are used in everyday
life as well as be able to identify the Golden State’s symbols.
Please allow 2 hours.
Includes:
Learn the meaning of symbols by a Museum guide
Scavenger hunt through the Museum
Hands-on art activity
The California Museum Girl Scout Badge Programs
The California Museum offers Girl Scout badge programs for troop
members of all ages to complete. They are an interesting
and engaging way to learn and have fun! Currently we have three
badge programs – Folk Arts, My Heritage and Back to the Past –
that meet Girl Scout badge requirements. We provide all of
the materials – activity books and crafts supplies – except the
badge, which you will need to purchase on your own from Girl
Scouts. The cost is $7/girl and $5/adult and includes
Museum admission. We require a minimum of 30 girls for each
program and they can be scheduled whenever is convenient for
you. Please allow three hours to complete the
program. Free weekend parking is available.
Adult Groups
Adult Group Tours
The California Museum’s engaging exhibits feature the Golden State’s many cultural, technological and social contributions through multi-media presentations, interactive installations and contemporary historical analysis.
Admission:
Adult groups of 10 or more who book at least one (1) week in advance receive a discounted admission rate of $6.00 per person. To reserve your adult group tour, please submit an online tour reservation, call (916) 654-1729 or email reservations@californiamuseum.org.
If your adult group is interested in a guided tour of “Ray Eames: A Century of Modern Design,” please contact Brenna Hamilton, Communications & Marketing Director, at bhamilton@californiamuseum.org or (916) 651-0934 for availability or to book.
Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Please allow approximately 1½ to 2 hours to tour the Museum.
Payment:
Payment is due on the day of your visit. The Museum accepts cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. For more information, please call (916) 654-1729.
Cancelations:
Cancelations must be made 7 days in advance and made by made by calling (916) 654-1729 or sending an email to reservations@californiamuseum.org.
School Groups
School Groups
Ideal for 3rd grade through college classes, school group tours are designed to align with California State Board of Education’s Content Standards through interactive history and social studies lessons over the course of 1½ to 2 hours. Beginning in the lobby, the class is welcomed by a Museum Guide, who gives the group an orientation, an overview of Constitutional Wall and assistance with completing Activity Sheets on the remainder of the group’s visit.
To enhance the student learning experience, the Museum also offers special educational tours featuring an in-depth exploration of 2 key chapters in California history:
To book your school group tour, please submit an online reservation request, send us an email or call call (916) 654-1729.
Youth Groups
Youth Group Tours
Bring your youth group to The California Museum for a fun and informational self-guided tour or schedule an interactive program lead by a Museum Guide.
Poppies, Butterflies and Bears! Oh My!
This is an engaging and interactive program to guide kids through the Museum as they “hunt” for poppies, butterflies, and bears – California’s state symbols. Through craft projects and hands-on activities kids will discover how symbols are used in everyday life as well as be able to identify the Golden State’s symbols. Please allow 2 hours.
Includes:
The California Museum Girl Scout Badge Programs
The California Museum offers Girl Scout badge programs for troop members of all ages to complete. They are an interesting and engaging way to learn and have fun! Currently we have three badge programs – Folk Arts, My Heritage and Back to the Past – that meet Girl Scout badge requirements. We provide all of the materials – activity books and crafts supplies – except the badge, which you will need to purchase on your own from Girl Scouts. The cost is $7/girl and $5/adult and includes Museum admission. We require a minimum of 30 girls for each program and they can be scheduled whenever is convenient for you. Please allow three hours to complete the program. Free weekend parking is available.
Book Group Tour
Book Group Tour