All images must credit “Image courtesy of The California Museum,”
unless specified otherwise. Photographs are made available for
media use only. Members of the public or anyone who sells and/or
profits from the use of photographs are strictly prohibited.
The California Museum opened in 1998 as a privately-run 501(C)3
organization working in a unique partnership with the State of
California to showcase the materials of the State Archives. Since
then, the Museum’s vision has expanded as it has grown into a
premier institution with the mission to educate and enlighten
visitors with California’s diverse culture and inspire them to
make a mark on history.
FUNDING:
The California Museum is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)3
organization funded by a variety of giving opportunities for
individuals, corporations and foundations; and through earned
income from admissions, facility rentals and Museum Store sales.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Richard S. Costigan III, Chair | Anne-Marie Petrie, Vice-Chair |
Dave Pringle, Treasurer | Pam Giarrizzo, Secretary | Dina
Eastwood, Immediate Past Chair | Hilary Armstrong | Anthony L.
Jackson (Ex-Officio) | Debra Bowen (Ex-Officio) | Mike
Cappelluti | Carol F. Dahmen | Steve Juarez | Nancy Lenoil
(Ex-Officio) |Lisa Ling | Robert Martin |Kitty O’Neal | Tina
Thomas | Jami Warner | Helen Yee
EXHIBITS:
Exhibits are designed to educate and inspire men, women and
children about California’s rich history and its impact on the
world.
Ongoing Signature Exhibits:
California Hall of Fame
California Indians: Making a Difference
California’s Remarkable Women
Constitution Wall – Sacramento’s largest public art
piece
Health Happens Here
Uprooted! Japanese Americans during WWII
Short-Term Exhibits 2013-14:
California Creates: Tapigami – 7/18-3/24/13
Ray Eames: A Century of Modern Design - 2/23/13-2/23/14
California Missions: A Journey Along the El Camino
Real – Opens Spring 2013
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING:
A core program of The California Museum is civic education. A
special focus is placed on serving the young people who will
become the voters, decision makers and leaders of California in
this new millennium. Approximately 50,000 students from all over
the state visit The California Museum annually for a unique
educational experience.
LOCATION:
1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
(1 block from the Capitol on the corner of 10th & O Streets,
next to the Secretary of State complex )
HOURS:
The Museum & Museum Store are open Tuesday- Saturday: 10:00
a.m.- 5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 12:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.; Closed Monday
except on federal holidays.
ADMISSION:
Adults: $8.50; College Students & Seniors w/ID: $7.00; Youth
6-13: $6.00; Kids 5 & under: free. For group rates and tours,
please call (916) 654-1729.
PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
The Museum is located at the Archives Plaza Light Rail stop. Free
weekend parking is available in a surface lot directly across the
street from the Museum. Additional parking is available weekdays
in metered on-street spaces and garages located at 10th Street
between P and O Streets, 11th Street between O and P Streets,
14th and P Streets and 10th Street between L and K Streets.
Please use the form below to submit a media coverage request and
allow a minimum of 48 hours advance notice for tour and interview
requests.
Any commercial or other unauthorized use of any
transmission, picture, film/type, writing, drawing, or other
depiction or description of any of The California Museum or the
exhibits on display including name, graphics or logo is strictly
prohibited without prior written approval by The California
Museum.
