Home
Welcome Back
Now reopen
The Museum is open with new visitor protocols during COVID-19 Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Advance ticket registration and planning a visit in advance is encouraged at the links below.
Tommy Kono
Now open
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’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.
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.
California Indians: The First People
Ongoing
Initially developed under the direction of a Native Advisory Council in 2011, this exhibit presenting the histories and legacies of over 100 California’s tribes in their own voice and was updated for 2017.
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.
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.
California Hall of Fame
12/11/19 - 11/1/20
Explore the lives and legacies of the California Hall of Fame 13th class in the all-new artifact exhibit featuring items on loan from inductees’ personal collections.
