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The Museum is now open Thursday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm with new protocols. Planning a visit and advance tickets are encouraged using the links below.
Yosemite People
Through 6/27/21
Developed by Exhibit Envoy and photographer Jonas Kulikauskas, this temporary exhibit chronicles the people who live, work and visit Yosemite National Park in recognition of the historic site’s 130th anniversary.
California Hall of Fame
Through 8/8/21
Explore the lives and legacies of the 13th class in the California Hall of Fame artifact exhibit, featuring items on loan from inductees’ personal collections.
Women’s Vote 100
Through 8/29/21
Celebrate the centennial of the 19th Amendment in this all-new temporary and online exhibit developed in collaboration with First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
Tommy Kono
Ongoing
Explore the life and legacy of the native Sacramento weightlifter in this new online exhibit presented in partnership with Google Arts & Culture for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Kamala Harris
Ongoing
Explore the life and career of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in this new online exhibit launched on the eve of her historic inauguration as the United States’ first woman, first African American and first Indian American Vice President.
Women Inspire
Ongoing
Developed in collaboration with First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, this new exhibit features the stories of Golden State women inspiring change and reflection on the struggle for equality.
Gold Mountain
Ongoing
Discover the overlooked but significant contributions of Chinese Californians in shaping history and the modern state in this new exhibit featuring historic artifacts and photographs, accompanied by interactive video stations, games and activities.
Unity Center
Ongoing
This long-term installation celebrates California’s diverse people, customs and cultures, encouraging visitors to take an active stance for unity in their community.
Uprooted!
Ongoing
This signature exhibit explores life behind barbed wire for Japanese Americans through in re-created barracks, interactive video kiosks, historic photographs and artifacts.
