A museum thats adapted to the pandemic very well. Theyve carefully marked routes through exhibits and are being very helpful in scheduling visits. But back to the museum itself--a well curated and large collection of exhibits that pay attention to just how diverse Californias history is. And 2 amazing artifacts: signed copy of the ACA law when it was implemented, and an original hand-sewn sign used in a protest for womens voting rights.

It was great! From the native American area to the healthy eating area - great education for kids.

Went here for the opening of the Chinese-American exhibit with my family. It was great! From the native American area to the healthy eating area - great education for kids.

Want to know the history of California? Then you must visit this place. The displays are wonderful.

Fun museum for a school field trip, there was a lot to see. The staff was very nice and friendly. Everyone had a nice time.

Great for tourists, great for locals, great for anyone. There is always an exciting exhibit to visit or revisit, fun and friendly staff and volunteers to help you along the way. Dont forget to check out the amazing work of art the Constitution Wall (you have to go out into the courtyard to experience it). I absolutely loved the exhibit featuring the accomplishments of women, and please take some time to walk through the Unity room, the world can be a kinder place.

This place has wonderful hands on displays for children and young people. People of all ages will be educated and impressed with the exhibits. The information is presented very well.

The California Museum is an incredible place to visit on O Street in Sacramento, California!They currently have The Sikh Project which celebrates and shows the resilience, diversity and beauty of the Sikh American Community. They also have a whole interactive section devoted to Unity for all people which was informative and fun. There is an exhibit of Francisco Franco about the inevitability of death that features Jerry Garcia in one section.I met with the Executive Director while I was there, and she felt that people came out learning much more about the people around them than they knew before and that brings great unity to our communities.

Great museum with so much California history. Their new Gold Mountain exhibit on Chinese contributions to California is excellent! Take the time to push buttons and watch the videos on individuals who helped make California what it is today!

It was amazing, there was a gift shop and three stories of Californian history(with an elevator!). There is an interactive portion of the museum, great for kids and adults alike! Especially if your trying to teach your kids about anti-bullying, theres a lot of that too!

One of the best museums I’ve ever been to, and I’ve been to many of the big ones on the east coast. There’s a great interactive section for children and other heavier material for adults. My favorite section was the exhibit about developmental disabilities (not sure if it’s still there but if it is it’s a must-see)

Lots of great history shared in museum. A must do while in Sacramento.

My Neighbor and I spent about 2 hours here; although I think we really needed more time! The museum needs a map because you can easily get lost in the place!! We loved the gift shop!

Great displays and a good place to take the family. Lots of great exhibits. Gift shop has a variety of souvenirs to choose from. Staff was also very friendly.

Terrific displays and informations from the heart of califorinia

I was so impressed with this museum! I loved how they delved into the dynamics of human behavior, racism/sexism/etc. and they didnt gloss over the ill effects on under-represented peoples. The displays were well done, the space felt open and inviting, and seemed to attempt to involve kids in each area of the museum. I went on a Saturday afternoon and had an easy time finding parking a couple blocks down.

Good place to learn and appreciate the state of California. Staff are very friendly.

Excellent place to take kids, especially 4th through 6th graders who are learning about California History and Japanese internment.There is a section on healthy eating and California missions. A little gift shop is inside for souvenirs. Parking is across the street at a garage at a rate of $1.25 per half hour. On street parking is also available.

Very interesting display of Californias history attractively presented, with a number of areas for people to interact. There were a couple of rotating displays as well - one on influential California women and another of Tolerance and our changing demographics. If you did not know much about California and were interested one could easily spend the better part of the day here.

Awesome museum. Cant wait to go back and spend more time exploring the exhibits.

Really just too expensive admission for such a small museum. Museums in my opinion should showcase old items. This one has some old things but a massive amount of modern social commentary displays that just dont work for me in a museum. Lastly the layout is hellish confusing. Up an elevator into some hallway then in a side door to exhibits then I see an entire wing of things which I never could find the entrance to. We left feeling frustrated. Oh well.

A lot of great exhibits for a very reasonable price! The interactive health exhibit was really cool. Spent about 90 minutes here and got to see everything.

This a great museum for children and adults. There is something of interest for the entire family. California Hall of Fame is a highlight. Given the subject area (the entire state of California and its history), I wish this museum had a little more space, or made better use of what they have. Ive been to a few exhibits that were quite well done, but left me wondering Is that all there is?

Quiet, nor crowded, friendly staff, and wonderful, insightful exhibits. I walked in directing a history of California, and was delighted to see more of a celebration of the diversity of our beautiful state.

The Health exhibit, the early California Indian tribes experience, the RIGHTS movement, the Newest American project and the beautiful people of the world photos, the wonderful Womens exhibits, the famous people exhibit who contributed to Californias growth and diversity along with the amazing Encina Preparatory High School story and the new Unity Center everyone has a voice... An important place to visit. An educational visual odyssey.

Very interesting visit, I can recommend spending some time here. The U.S. has an interesting history.

Beautiful new exhibit which showcases the contributions of Chinese-Americans...

Great event For the opening of the Delores F. Exhibit.

Best place to learn about the history of Cali an the ppl who made it what it is.

Great time with the kids.

Great place to go exploring and discovering things about California history. A must see :)

Love this museum, so much history..!

Great museum! Fun times learning about the women and their role in this country! Loved my visit here and definitely recommended to anyone looking for a fun museum to visit.

Really interesting museum about California. Brilliant top floor exposition about CA women. Loved the round table with the four screens, really interesting to watch. Totally recommended and good price.

My students and I learned a lot! Great docents, too!

The Health exhibit, the early California Indian tribes experience, the RIGHTS movement, the Newest American project and the beautiful people of the world photos, the wonderful Womens exhibits, the famous people exhibit who contributed to Californias growth and diversity along with the amazing Encina Preparatory High School story and the new Unity Center everyone has a voice... An important place to visit. An educational visual odyssey.

I find such cute historical minded stuff there to add to my collection.

Nice educational place to learn about California. Love the gift shop and nice people.

This museum is wonderful. It not only showcases Californias history but also of Californias ethnic diversity. I enjoyed what I saw and learned a lot more. Kudos to this museum!

Tony Gwen in the museum, great place, but there is fee not free

I took my grandson here. Wonderful time. Its very easy to get lost in the exhibits. Never thought kids these days could enjoy history.

I visited this museum to see what California is like from their perspective. I noticed every point of view. There are famous people, activists, politicians, and an interactive wall and sites. If you want a birds-eye view of California, come here.

This is a small museum about California history which covers everything from the gold rush, WWII Japanese internment camps and the California Mission system. It also show cases a lot of people from California and their contributions to California life from activist, politics, and breakthroughs in science and diversity. I feel it is a quick way to see when and how people influenced California and the nation as a whole in many cases. They currently have a Baseball exhibit worth seeing if you are a small ball fan.

Really interactive museum, great place for kids

Great museum to visit. Very informative

Lots of great history to read about that I had forgotten since 4th grade!

Alright museum with amazingly helpful and friendly staff, though as another review basically said not a huge amount of historical overview or context and plenty of political propaganda.

The California Museum has so much to see inside, its an Adventure!!

Very little actual history here. Just a bunch of political propaganda. I will submit a recommendation to my kids school that they exclude this stop during future trips to Sacramento.I did like the little gift shop, though. The two women working in the gift shop were super friendly.

Great for young and old so much to see and do

What a fun afternoon! Like walking into the past. There was so many cool exhibits and I believe that many change out regularly. So youll never have the same visit twice!

Quite possibly the worst museum Ive ever been to and Ive been to many. I dont understand why it exists.At least its only $9.

Great museum, especially if you grew up in California or love living here. This has something for everyone and you really appreciate what people have contributed to this great state. The special exhibit Yet I Rise of the quilts of Black Americans is stunning. These are not regular quilts and tell a compelling story. They are beautiful, intricate and moving.

Definitely like the free admission days! Nice gift shop.

Traveled in May! Using Sacramento Gold Card for the hotel guests!They at time had exhibit about Junk Drinks Interesting, many ill effects for those that drink these kind drinks! I so glad I cannot stand drinks as these, the carbonation makes me vomit!I also like hands on exhibits! One area, get piece paper, rub over the picture! Rubbed the different California icons! My favorite was state insect, Dog Face Butterfly!

Wow that museum is well put together! I will definitely come visit again!

Parking is always a bit of a challenge. But the exhibits are thought provoking and educational. Love bringing the kids

Some very cool stuff. Some expected and unexpected. Intetesting old movie stars displays.

Great displays. Lots of interesting stuff.

Nice facility to go with the family to view the history of this country & state

Simply does not compare to other state museums (e.g. PA state museum). Displays are rudimentary and unimpressive. Really felt like I was viewing a High School history fair. Nice staff.

We went to the museum to see the exhibit on Sacramento’s list Japan town and ended up seeing so much more. I would highly recommend this museum as one to visit if you have the chance.

One of the nicer museums in California. Growing up in New York I am very familiar with some of the best museums and this is one that is comparable. Very informative if you are an outsider looking for more information about the great state of California.

The best place for kids.

Excellent place to learn about the history of California! Very interactive with a lot of great displays for people of all ages to enjoy. Overall friendly staff, except for one staff member monitoring the number of people entering the Gift Shop, who was very rude at times. The museum has three floors, but only 2 floors contain exhibits. Love the outdoor Constitution Wall!

This was a very easy museum to go through. Excellent section on women of California. Some of the most famous pictures were taken by women. There is a section on the Japanese evacuation and interment camps of CA. Good history too.....CA became a state without becoming a territory first. This is a must see for the Californian and visitor.

Plan a two day visit to the museum. To much history to try to absorb in one visit.

Went for a field trip and it was as interesting as it was fun. Will be going back for sure!

Pretty cool! Visited on Free Museum Day. I was impressed.

It doesnt have many exciting things for kids to see but they do have few things to try out which I bet kids would love.There is so much you can learn there and honestly would go there on a rainy day.Its perfect to go any day but honestly prefer a rainy day.

Excellent and informative.A little heavy on the social justice. Im not sure why no one can understand the difference between illegal immigrant and the lawful immigration of people who become citizens but, besides that, it was pretty fantastic!I learned so many interesting things about the past. And their advocacy for vulnerable populations is admirable.

Beautiful place, I learned a lot about Californias history. The staff are very friendly

It was OK but not really worth the price .

This a great museum for children and adults. There is something of interest for the entire family.

We havent been in Sacramento for over 10 years and this place is as good as I remember it. Their carnitas and their chile Verde plates are great.

Not impressed whatsoever. I was looking forward to learning about Californias history but there was very little there. I learned about native Americans, Japanese internment (you might want to study before visiting their exhibits) and the last 2/3 of the museum was about diversity and acceptance. Im glad my daughter wasnt with me so I didnt have to reclaim what compression vests are. The Hall of Fame was cool but couldve been much better if they let go of the unity section and make a real Hall showcasing more then just ten people at a time.

Love all the interesting facts about culture and just knowing a lot more about my state, but also in a really fun way of learning it!

A very interactive museum, and friendly and helpful staff

It was interesting, but I thought the State Capitol museum, the Crocker museum, or downtown Sacramento were better.

Great place to take kids!

Incredibly event honoring Californias

My 1st time at the California museum. I was there for an evening event so I didnt get to really see the venue. However, some of the docents worked our event and one lady I particular was rude to many of purple event goers. She seemed really put off by our employees. Maybe if I go to this museum on my own Id have a better experience with their staff??

Nice museum to visit, very nice staff

Nice museum. Great baseball exhibit when I visited.

Decent informative exhibits on the identity of California and its people. Capitol building is better, though.

I could learn about Californias history and more. I recommend to visit at least once in life if you are in Sacramento.

Terrific museum with engaging exhibits and rotating features. Nice gift shop. Easy to find and close to the Capitol and convention locations. If youre looking for gifts to bring back to your kids while on a from a business trip, this is a good choice.

Amazing and interactive place !

Amazing! Quality exhibits. Would definitely come again!

Visited the Great Women of California, The Unity Center, and And Still I Rise exhibits.

...It is a great place to get a brief history of California. Every resident of California should go at least once every decade.

Lots to see and learn about California History. Stop by the gift shop and see the interesting collection of books and souvenirs.

We went specifically to see the presentation about Japantown. Excellent job. Loved all the presentations promoting equality and opportunities for all people. Celebrate unity not fear differences.

Japanese American internment camp exhibits were very interesting and educational

Very fine state museum. It has many permanent exhibits on California culture, including the California Sesquicentennial Quilt, which my mother worked on for 2000. They also have a large gallery for good quality traveling exhibits. I saw Hollywood Film Noir which was excellent. This means its a place worth keeping an eye an, as you never know what theyll have next.

Was OK, but there are better things to do around.

This is a great place for a field trip. I wish our bus driver had gotten us there on time!

Very cool, and informative. Broad spectrum of exhibits & live performances. Great way to spend the day and get informed at the same time! Come & learn more about the great state of California!

The California Museum for history, women & the arts is located in the California Secretary of State Archives building. The recently exhibit was Art & Advocacy: To Be Developmentally Disabled in the Maria Shriver gallery. They have the California Hall of Fame and the Health Happens Here display. There are some Mickey Mouse statues. This museum is accessible from the Archives Plaza Regional Transit light rail station.

Great overview of California history, it’s place in American history, and the people who have made this state great. Some cool Hollywood related things include Indiana Jones costume and George Takei’s costume from Star Trek! Also they have a great unity display right now.