An essential part of being here should be to learn the history of first peoples. This museum is beautiful, with many interesting and educational exhibits. Current indigenous communities have a message here for all of us. Highly recommend this experience.

A fascinating place with a lot of memorabilia about the local Indians. There is pottery, pictures, canoes, headdresses, all with fascinating never to including the time, setting, and customs these fascinating peoples. There is even a genuine Indian flute which you can play with a personalized and sterile mouthpiece.

The roots if sacramento really a highlight

It was really awesome spent time with my mom exploring the museum

This is an interesting museum that provides insights to local Indian history. For those who are unfamiliar with Indian culture and visit from other International First Nations Peoples it would be advantageous to be able to take photos. Further displays have better lighting to easily read the displays.

Small but very good and insightful information on California Native American history.

If youre like me and grew up in California than the last time you probably gave the native Americans any more than a few seconds of thought was back in the fourth grade. Growing older I realize the importance of recognizing the history of the land that is underneath your feet-- especially where you call home. If you call Sacramento your home I implore you to visit museums such as these and do a little time travel within a few thousand square feet.

This is a wonderful museum that highlights California Native Americans.

Do the scavenger hunt.! It will make the experience more interesting! Be sure to talk to the staff ask questions.do the interaction station! Have them give you a tour. You enjoy it more understanding what you are looking at and asking questions. Small, has gift shop. Admissions fee.some free parking

Small but interesting exhibit of Native American artifacts. Knowledgeable docents are on hand to answer questions. Pleasant gardens outside for strolling and picture-taking.

Didnt go in but the outside is beautiful

Truly informative and enlightening, a must see for families to embrace a rich culture. I wish air conditioning was better, but understandably an old building. If you are fortunate to hear a story from Alfred about any of the Elders legacy your time was well spent. By the way his flute playing is spiritually angelic. This museum/heritage center is a Sacramento gem.

As a European tourist, I enjoyed this museum a lot. Its smaller than your average museum, its 10-60 minutes depending on how interested you are. Employees are willing to explain and tell you everything thats not written on signs if youre really loving it! Definitely worth a visit.

I brought visiting guests to the California State Indian Museum on a hot August day and both they and I were very pleasantly surprised with the wonderful displays, the helpful and courteous staff (they even gave us a brochure in our native Italian language!). The baskets, jewelry, weapons and other artifacts and explanations are beautiful. I will make this a must see stop when my friends and relatives visit. Little gift shop also full of treasures. Thank you for a this wonderful museum to preserve an important part of our American history!

I have not made it to the State Indian Museum as of yet. But Im definitely looking forward to getting there sometime.

Very small. A lot of display are not available. Most of the display are old photos and baskets. Not worth the $5 fee. The staff is very friendly. No photo is allowed.

Great place to spend sometime with kids or just yourself. The museum is small, but a plethora of information. My grandsons really enjoyed the scavenger hunt and the arrow head that the very nice Ranger gave them upon completion.

What a fun place to visit. Feb 2nd was free admission to 15 different Museums in Sacramento!This was at the State Indian Museum. There was no photos allowed to be taken inside, but the Museum was wonderful. An Elder inside was playing a hand made wooden flute, and stopped to explain about the sweat houses heated with hot stones, and how the flooring was dug deep, yet the structure on top, were low to the ground, both for insulation and keeping the heat inside. They were covered on top of their bodies with reeds and branches, or what ever was on hand to keep the heat in. Great artifacts, very informative. Lots of children were enjoying all the displays. Theres a gift shop, too!

Anything that gives us a look into the past is worth visiting.

Small but informative.. sad how little was really saved from this lost treasured history. Thank you for conserving what little facts we as a nation try so hard to forget.

A very informative museum. I have an interest in locally made arrows. When you look up Native American crafts, you get very general information. This museum gets beyond stereotypes of Indians and shows how individual tribes did things.

Small but well done. Probably only of interest if youre really into Native American history and culture.

The volunteers made it a wonderful experience

California Indian history museum.Plenty to see and very educational.8 year old grandson as well as grandma and grandpa very happy with our visit.

It is a very interesting place full of history. It has an amazing collection of indian baskets. It costs 5 dos.

Excellent museum. Outstanding Ranger spoke with us!

There were some interesting exhibits, but it was quite small and the staff member was a bit rude to my son. After doing some research online it looks like there are some more interactive and well stocked museums in the bay area that we will try next. Also, photography is not allowed.

An interesting museum with very passionate and informative staff, although I wish it had restrooms and more space.

$5 entry. Pretty amazing artifacts, lots of baskets and clothing/ceremonial dress. My son got in for free (5 and under). They did have some items that were meant to be touched that he enjoyed. However, a great deal was reading-heavy and Id like to go back when I can read/enjoy everything vs being on dont lean on the glass duty. They had a scavenger hunt for the kids (cool!). Al was our docent and he is Native American. He was kind enough to play several flutes (including a nose flute, which he literally pulled out of his pocket - who does that?! So cool!). He had a lot of insight into more spiritual meanings behind things in the museum, which was interesting. No photos were permitted, which was a bummer.

Best place to get white sage ($10 or less) - cleanse your space! No pictures are allowed inside. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for kids. I always make time to visit during the Holiday Craft fair in November and Elders Day in June.

Been coming here the last 30+ years. Brought my two youngest to honor their Great grandmother in 2019 Honor our elders day.

We learned a lot about Native Americans in California. Beautiful artifacts are paired with a culturally relevant narrative

Beautiful artifacts on display! Very interesting photos, too.

I took a tour with my 2 young boys 6 and 3 and they were fully engaged and amazed at the different items here. Very educational.

Great historical journey from the native American folks. Small but very informative.

Small and cant take any pics.

If you are interested in Native American history or hand crafts, you may find this Museum interesting. It is small that contains many examples of basketry, arrowheads, and other things used by Native Americans. They also have a cute little gift shop with very nice sage. I was disappointed, however, that no mention is made of the exploitation and oppression of Native Americans. Wait, I may be mistaken. I do believe there was an exhibit about the mission system in California, which primarily tried to convert the NAs by making it illegal for them to use their own language, their own prayers and ceremonies, etc. We all know the story but, lest we forget, I feel that museums have a responsibility to point out things that white people have done in their quest for land, power, and riches.Overall, this is a nice place to spend an hour or so of your time. Plus, you can mosey into Sutter fort right next to it and learn more about the history of the area.

Its a nice little place to visit; great opportunity to learn about the local native Americans....IF you dont bring children. They rush guided group tours in and out before you have an opportunity to take everything in and answer the kiddos questions. They tell you to be quiet when youre talking. And the glass display cases are not child safe. So its pretty much a crowded come, go, no talking, no touching environment.

Very nice and well-organized study of Native people through the ages. Worth a stop!!

Not terribly interesting, they dont allow pictures of any kind. The experience isnt worth a special trip. Be sure to go to Sutters Fort to make the trip more interesting.

Beautifully maintained artifacts. The employees are knowledgeable about the history their museum contains.

Fun and educational!

One of the best thought out and informative presentations Ive seen. Only a good percentage of displays were missing for maintenance of preservation. That was the only disappointing thing. Otherwise lovely and respectful.

Enjoyed our time even though the displays were limited. If you go at the end of April or in May be prepared to be overrun by 4th grade field trips!

Was a great place the two men were knowledgeable

Informative and very well taken care of!Nice experience!

The museum is small and a lot of things were missing for restoration but you will learn some things about Indians:)

It was vary historical and the storys were vary interesting.

Just amazing and great place for kids and adults

Great museum was very educational, lived all of the baskets and art! The docent was also very friendly and and helpful, thanks for a great visit!

This museum is a bit small but loaded with knowledge and artifacts! They even have some hands-on experiences. My 3-yr-old was intrigued. (Its free for 5 and under.) I was surprised to find a beautiful pond/small lake outside being that this place it right in downtown. Ask them about their 500-yr-old oak tree too.

Very interesting and friendly staff

Absolutely intriguing...Park Rangers on duty to guide/ help. Recommend for anyone interested in California History.

Took my Grandson. Hes talking about it all the time.

Was very educational.

Such rich history

Love this place, second visit this year

So much to learn, a must visit for everyone.

Rude and no photos allowed. Never saw a sign stating that.

Emotional ride through this little gem. Its small, but if you take your time an absorb it all.. theres a slew of information. I highly recommend this place.

Small facilities and need to expand.

Good museum but the lighting was dim. I know this is done to keep the objects from fading but it makes the visit more tiring.

One of the very few Museums dedicated to the indigenous people of California. Put it on your list of places to see in Sacramento.

Very mystic. Stayed for 2hours. I swear through the reflection of glass I saw some of the characters in the paintings move. Their regelia looked more futuristic rather than historic. The paintings were of descendants of people still living in Sac and the Bay Area. They really captured the souls of the individuals although I hear thats why a lot of the Natives refused to have their pictures taken... Was a reminder that even though the native population has unfortunately been lowered, their spirit is just as alive in the present... I would say this place had magical qualities. If you live in Sac, this is a must go to spot!

Well worth a visit. Not flashy, but solid.

Very well done with a focus solely on the local tribes

Kinda small but still like

Really wish they would do what most other museums know to do. They failed to give historical age of the displayed objects. They failed to make it clear which items were okay to touch. Otherwise enjoyable

Great museum with many interesting Native Californian exhibits including artwork, pictures of local Native Americans, amazing stories, and even a dugout canoe!

Located in midtown Sacramento at the Sutters Fort State Park, a great collection of Native American culture in California.

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A small museum next to Sutter Fort. Indian artifacts from Californias Indians, mostly the northern California tribes. $5 adult, $3 children. Takes about an hour to see all exhibits. Self guided. Street parking, limited free parking and meter parking also.

Great place for photo shoots

Interesting.

Nice and interesting muzeum.

Being apache ....loved it

Too little but interesting

Nice field trip place

Had fun

Pretty cool for a field trip

Very educational

Took my 3 grandsons.

Nice place to see

Pretty small

Amazing

Beautiful

Okay

Lovely. Educational

Clean easily accessible

First time in years that it was opened to the public, hit and miss, i guess.

Story place to go

I like this one because its right next to my favorite historical park Sutters Fort. But I do think they should let you take photos because I went there and they would not let me take photos because of the flash!?

I like this very well