The entrance was a little hard to find as Google maps said it was on the south side, but its actually on the east side.The price for one adult is $7, very cheap!Let me start off by saying that we were lucky visit on a demonstration day. This day is special because the docents (volunteers) dressed up as people from the time the fort was active and were doing the activities that they wouldve done back then. DEFINITELY try to visit the fort during one of these demonstration days. Check their website for more information and dates.The docents were making bread, they had a blacksmith ( and apprentice), they had cooks making food, they had traders, and they even fired off a shot in a cannon! Honestly a fantastic group of people! They were all very knowledgeable about the fort and the history around it. They were all extremely nice and open to answering any and all questions. The shooting of the cannon was definitely a highlight. Another top highlight was the fact that when we were talking to the cooks, one of the ladys actually wrote the book A Taste of the Fort. When we found this out, I went back to the gift shop and bought it and she was very nice and signed the book for me! The gift shop is a cute little with very fair priced items. They even had some activities for kids to do while there was a group of three docents playing music on old instruments!This was a fantastic place to stop by and honestly I wish I could have spent several hours learning everything about it. Definitely work your time! Plan at least two hours for fun learning in my opinion. Lots of history!

Its very well maintained and a piece of California history its worth the visit

Sacramento has a rich history. Not the most tantalizing or salacious, but interesting nonetheless. Sutters Fort is one of those interesting places that makes Sacramento unique. Its always interesting exploring the little nooks and crannies within its walls and imagining what life was like a hundred and eighty years ago.

Love the Fort but it has many homeless people and I dont feel very safe there.

A journey through time into the 1800s Californians historic cattle rancher and European entrepreneurs of the old west of Fort Sutter. Lots of relics and interesting items to see. The staff presentations were fun for the kids as well as very educational. I enjoyed the tour very much! Would come back again for the kids enjoyment. It makes your imagination run through time thinking of life back then, what it must have been like!

Beautiful park with amazing history and peaceful ponds. One of my favorite parks in Sacramento.

Neat historic site. Exhibits were great; just the right amount of information. But staff were so rude.

Really enjoyed the couple of docents who were there. If you are planning a class trip be sure to get the guided tour or have a plan for students. They no longer have paper scavenger hunts in the kiosk as the website says. We had a hard time finding one online as well. You may want to visit first and make one yourself. But I believe guided tours are the way!

Five stars. Very interesting, informative. Self guided tour that you can take at your own pace.

I loved the history of it..If you are in the surrounding area go take a shot & visit this historical place..Downtown Sacramento,Ca

Really interesting and the staff are really good with a lot of knowledge

The bathrooms are clean, and the parking is free and easily accessible.

Neat historic site. Exhibits were great; just the right amount of information. They have actors dressed in period clothing. I typically dont like that sort of thing, but they were very knowledgeable and I enjoyed talking to them here.

This park is kind of lame and honestly not worth the entry fee unless something special is going on. It is just a self guided walking tour with recorded voice over and each room set up as a different shop. There were some cool artifacts and antiques, but other than that, it was fairly underwhelming.

We had such a great day here. So much history presented in an interesting way. A real look into the past and what daily life looked like. Fun for adults and kids. Dont forget to stop by the gift shop...they have so many fun souvenirs.

Took a tour the first time in decades and it was everything I remember as a child and so much more. The docents here are super friendly and know their stuff. Super impressed!

Honored Elders Day is hosted by the CA Indian Museum currently located at Sutters Fort State Historic Park on the 1st Saturday of June along 26th Street. There are dancers (not pictured here for cultural reasons), vendors, food to buy, and as a bonus the museum is free that day. Its a great event to attend from 10am-3pm. Its best to bring some camping chairs if you plan to stay awhile since the chairs for the event are reserved for the honored elders.

Another of Sacramentos Museums,Sutter Fort State Historic Park! What a great treat, since I love antiques, to peek into some of the many Fort rooms, which gave me a sense of the life those people experienced back then. It surely didnt look easy. One of the docents, let me feel the hardtack they kept, especially for those sailing in boats. They were chunks of hard packed biscuit like squares, that were meant to last for long periods. Once you dip them into stew, theyd soften up enough to eat. @ Sutters Fort State Historic Park

This is a fun random spot in the heart of Sacramento. Its interesting to hear the raw real stories of Sutter and early settlers. There was an elementary school class there when we were visiting. Apparently classes can visit, stay the night, dress in colonial clothes, and do fun old time activities. Definitely something to check out!

We had such a great time! The kids loved it! The volunteers were so friendly and answered all of the kids questions.

Its nice and quiet and fun. Good to roam around and also to go and relax. You can step back in time in the middle of the city. Ive never been or heard about it and was thoroughly amazed. It wasnt expensive either only 7 dollars. Highly recommended as a new adventure.

Interesting place to discover and bring kids to. This has many little compartments you can walk in and learn a little bit more of the components of the history of the fort and Sacramento. They also do a rifle shooting show.

Historic spot in Downton Sac. Interesting self guided tour of the fort and the living conditions in the period. Nice gift shop.

Very interesting. Good exhibits and helpful/knowledgeable staff. Great place for history buffs. They can stay here for an easy 2/3 hours looking at all the things. We have 2 young boys (7&9) and they loved it. Theres also a gift shop with cool stuff to purchase. The forts setup is reminiscent of a mission setup. Would definitely come here again.

This place is amazing!I learned a lot about this place, the Mexican migration and the golden route.We went in Halloween holidays and they had a representation of the place at the same time. They represented how the people must to be dressed by that time and what they must to be doing, working, walking around, etc.They also let us get in some rooms usually closed to people but open with holidays!!!I really enjoyed this sunny day, taking photos and learning a lot in here.

Loved this place as a kid,it wasnt open but its a peaceful place for the kids to get some outside, the turtles and ducks are always fun for them to watch

Beautiful place full of history. Definitely try to take a guided tour or go on Museum Day(like we did). We were able to see them firing off a very old musket. The kids loved it. It was very interactive. My 5 year old was able to play the violin and talk to an actor playing the role of John Sutter and a few other historical figures. Absolutely loved it here and will be coming back again. All the staff was so wonderful, knowledgeable, and kind. The gift shop was pretty awesome. I purchased a few postcards, a stuffed animal, and a raccoon skin hat. It doesnt fit my head but it does my kids and she wears it everywhere know. With all that said I spent less than $25 in the gift shop. Please check it out especially if you are into the history of California.

The best state park in town. Why? Its historic. Its a little secluded getaway in the middle of the city. Oh and of course the fountains and ducks make any afternoon enjoyable to go visit. My favorite.

What an awesome historic park. Sutter’s Fort has been here for over 150 years! What an awesome story of history and building of the city and state. The gold rush began in 1849 by 1850 California became a state and by 1854 Sacramento was chosen to permanently be the state capital. Sutter’s Fort, was the main contributor of the city at the time as well as the railroad. If you are In town and want to learn about Sacramento or California history check out Sutter’s Fort! You won’t be disappointed.

I spent an hour here with a friend, couldve didnt more if we had more time. Its interesting! Definitely a great place for field trips. Lots of information to read and really knowledgeable docents happy to answer questions. A great place to check out when the weather is nice since youll spend a lot of time outside.

Great historic park near the center of Sacramento. Reenactments and restored buildings where you can leisurely stroll and learn about California history. Hurry and see it before Governor Newsom tears it down.

A nice park that show the history of Sacramento

Motion activated description inform and entertain the visitors. There is so much to learn about California history. Demonstration days bring this era to life.

This is a great place to visit in Sacramento - a must really. As a former handcrafted furniture manufacturer I used adzes and draw or pull knives so it was good to see them on display. But the fort gives good insight to the forefathers of Sacramento and the foundations they laid. Hopefully the Legislators act under the influence of a better spirit today!

Our plans included visiting two places at once: the State Indian Museum and Sutters fort,since they are located on the same park territory.There you will see a lot of interesting and informative household items of the Indians and their description, history in photographs and souvenirs.In John Sutters Fort, there is a lot of activity and a lively performance of people dressed in the spirit of the 19th century, who will not only demonstrate how the item was used in everyday life of that time but will offer you to try it yourself.Thats good for all family.

Had a wonderful time everyone was dressed in costume demonstrations were going on my grandson had a wonderful time

Very beautiful and history insightful tour. Know your history people.

I just love history so much. that every historic place to me its important. no matter what it is as long is old or historic.

Tiny. About good for 30min tour. Good if you combine with another tour like train museum and old downtown Sacramento.

Nice little stop over would have been Nice if the shops were working. Well kept California historic site.

Nurses are awesome! I appreciate there hard work!! Parking $$ if your stuck with public garage.

Educational place to explore and learn some history of Sacramento. It is interesting to see how people lived and fought during the 1800s

Great Location, Great Customer Service, Great Prices, Great Grounds Well Maintained, Accessible, Restrooms, Motion Activated Story Teller For Exhibits. Very Educational.

This is a really neat spot with a lot of history. I gave it five stars not for the quantity of stuff to see here but the quality. It’s a pretty quick little tour with some fascinating history. Best of all, they do a Halloween thing that is just creepy enough for kids without being too over the top.

Enjoy walking in the park and feeding the ducks when there.

Good place to learn about the eventful history of the European settlers arriving to the Sacramento area. I really like the more realistic tone when it comes to tell the story of Sutter, as he was no angel. The rooms around the fort provide a good ambiance and the recorded explanations are interesting. Plus, across the fort, its possible to visit the State Indian Museum to see the other side of story.

The information was good. However it was raining and there was no cover for our group of children. We were asked to to outside the fort for 45 mins. in the rain. Not fun.Probally not there fault, but still tainted the experience for us.

Nice place to visit I would have never thought that that was a French for very entertaining to see lots of rooms and some old stuff lot of history behind that place

This was one of my best journey at this place. A lot of historical knowledge gain from this place. Great historical park.Food was also great.

What an experience for the young pioneers! Everyone was in costume and in character. My pioneer still talks about the day and wants to live there.

Amazing! Knights Ferry school 4th grade class did an outstanding job. It was an awesome experience /presentation.

Excellent school field trip. Informational, fun, and authentic. Students, teachers, and parents all had an amazing time.

This is an amazing step back in time for some hands on living history. They offer field trips and visits daily. There is also a very well organized overnight program they offer to schools. Volunteers run stations in the park while the students research and dress up as people who really did live in and visit the fort. It is an unforgettable experience.

A major part of Sacramento history. We visited it during the free museums day so it was full of life with volunteers reenacting life at the times of the Gold Rush. It was fun and instructive.

Really fun field trip ...next time we are going for 24hour experience

Very cool, thanks to all the people who really enjoy sharing their knowledge & skills! Very cool indeed

The most beautifully curated museum Ive ever been to, and the tour was great fun

The best state park in town. Its a little secluded getaway in the middle of the city.

Great Place to go too experience what it must have been like in the gold rush days of Sacramentos History

Really enjoyed our visit here during free museum day...my wife and I will be back

I was glad to be able to step into some of the historic rooms and I liked the audio tour.

Somewhat interesting. I remember quite a few technologies on display at Sutter that my paternal grandparents used when they were subsistence farmers.Corrupt lawyers, banks, and judges used taxes to steal the lands of most subsistence farmers. The politicians supported related corruption.Im disappointed that the historical society for Sutter doesnt talk about the related atrocities directed by Sutter. To in detail show who was harmed by Sutter militant operations. History rewritten to support the oppressors.Those suffering oppression, unrepresented.

Very interesting history. Enjoyed the automatic narrative of the different rooms in the fort

Absolutely beautiful although it was cold af, smh lol winter camping...I cant wait to go back when its warmer out!

Two of us were visiting Sacramento and stopped to check out Sutters Fort. There were several school groups there but it was fun just the same and interesting to learn about the history and see all the historical artifacts. Highly recommend! Some things are interactive, the educational part is made fun & interesting for all ages. Have gone here off & on for about 55 years now. Always a great way to spend the day. Parking is difficult but worth it.

Very interesting historical place in Sacramento. There are narrations that explain what you are seeing and tell about life in those times. The kids probably wont sit through them they can be long. Still it was a great way to spend a couple of hours.

Step back in time with some great California history

Fantastic. I love that nobody really goes here anymore which means less of a line! Hahahalololol!!!

The park is beautiful but uninhabited and there is a lot of garbage around.

I went here April 23rd 2019. It was if I stepped back in time. There were women in bonnets and period clothing. There have been many reconstructions since I visited in the 90s. They have an overnight camp deal for groups. Even saw. Baby turtle when walking up the path. The con is that you will need to pay a meter for parking and the area is very busy because its located near a hospital. If you bring a lunch the area outside of the fort is shaded with lots of trees and plenty of grass.

My son and I enjoyed it. The motion activated tour guide for the rooms was kinda cool and very informative. I think if they had people there on a daily basis portraying the pioneer life it would be better.

Great place to take a walk downtown and bring some peanuts for the squirrels

Wonderful adventure! I love living history! What a great opportunity

Havent been to Sutters Fort in decades. Took a tour today and enjoyed it. Since my last visit, they have added motion sensor Audio tours, which is a very nice addition. You can hear a little about the room you are viewing, plus there is usually an excerpt from Sutters Journal. And it is right next to the Native American Museum, which you can drift into afterward. The grounds have also been updated since my last visit and are enjoyable to walk around in. There is a large pond in a park-like setting with water features, ducks, and amphibean creatures. We saw several Turtles. I think kids would enjoy it.

It has the State Indian Museum. A sign that even though the history of treatment of the Native Americans was so dark it makes my heart hurt and hang my head. Nonetheless they were willing to locate it right next to the fort that brought so much suffering to native people. Strength, pride, incredible perseverance yet forgiving and still willing to fight for their country their land their way of life the beautiful heritage under the flag of their nation our nation.Hear the truth see the truth feel the truth in your hearts and speak the truth and let kindness and compassion and love of all the worlds creatures define your actions and impact on the world. Francis of Assisi spoke this truth in contrast to the zealous approach of Orion. Let FoA be the light of our hearts.

Parker beware! Great museums but horrible signs for parking regulations. Very specific day of month parking laws, must walk to end of block and search for multiple signs, look for red signs too, before purchasing parking pass. With kids this is really fun to walk around looking for signs. Why do the machines sell passes during no parking periods? Why no signs on machines? I’m not even sure Sunday excepted is correct. $52.50 ticket!

Cute little walking area with lots of shade for a sunny day...theres a little exhibit that opens at 10 complete with ppl dressed up in old timey costumes...kids can also see the little waterfall and watch the ducks around the pond.

Went on my daughters girls trip with her and I am pretty sure all of us adults had just as much fun as the kids!! This place is super cool!!

Self-guided tour through a reconstructed fort. The center building is original. Each room in the fort is a diorama of the past and a speaker automatically reads information to you about what you are seeing. Very informative and a wealth of information about California history.

Very educational.

Perhaps the most important and historical California facility. A must see. Brings pre & Gold Rush history to life. Fascinating.

Today was free to museums day and we chose to visit Sutters Fort. Clean and well organized. The kitchen was busy preparing a very satisfying lunch for the docents in the original kitchen using original cookingware like cauldrons, ladles, and a wood fire. The aroma was satisfying also. The outdoor bread oven was not in use, disapointment because its the best display in my opinion and you get to taste it but that didnt take away from the rest of the visit. Our kids know little to nothing about how we struggled to get the conveniences we have unless their part of a historic education like displayed here. I wanted to buy a wool blanket but they dont sell them because for demonstration reasons it takes a long time to make today what took 3 days to make just one back then, still a long time, a lot of work you will see.It was well staffed, they knew a lot and I was disappointed seeing bars in doorways. I was a student we visited with our class (a long time ago lol) and we were able to touch and see original artifacts up close. I asked a docent where Mr. Sutters office was as this is a prime memory of mine, she explained the location of which I visited, is blocked now to preserve artifacts from making away from the display as many others are too. I was taught to look and not touch. A great educational and historical visit you must add to your next museum visit checklist ask questions and learn a bit more. Donate and ring the bell!! Visit the gift shop and grab some fun trinkets or gifts for those that appreciate. Thank you to all that volunteer your time to preserve our history. We have come a long way and its important to know we have a great future to include later. Thank you

Love history theres plenty of at sutters fort

Two of us were visiting Sacramento and stopped to check out Sutters Fort. There were several school groups there but it was fun just the same and interesting to learn about the history and see all the historical artifacts. Highly recommend! Some things are interactive, the educational part is made fun & interesting for all ages. Have gone here off & on for about 55 years now. Always a great way to spend the day. Parking is difficult but worth it.

Lots of fun to walk around and take in the history. Been going since I was a kid. Disney has done a great job of keeping the historic feel since they bought it in the 90s. Definitely a must see if youre on a day trip to Sac from out of town.

Great history lesson for anyone that visits. Important to know how and who settled this part of California. Very well done!!

Cool museum in a fort owned by the man himself John Sutter back in the Gold Rush days.

Ive been here a couple of times. I still enjoyed it.They have actors doing various scenes of early 1800s life there. Its a good filler visit, a couple hours in and out. $7 per adult. Less for kids.

I love the water pond and the ducks. Very enjoyable scenary beautiful. Keep up the awesome work Guys. And thank you to park Rangers for keeping the park safe.

Sutters Fort is a fun historical location to visit and spend time with family.

Wow - big improvements - first class historical site now!

Wonderful place in the summer time to visit good for kids to learn about California history and the hardships that the Pioneers went through the dosins are very knowledgeable and wont answer your questions easy to find location recommend going at least once kids need to know about our history

Was expecting lots of actors as the site portrays, instead wasnt very lively with just 2 people walking inside. Cheap and quick stop if you want a little bit of history. Sutter was actually a terrible person as youll learn.

Great museum that tells Sacramento historic background! Good to understand more about the city and how people used to live in the past!

This was a great day to learn more about California history. The docents are in period attire and eager to share their knowledge. They are passionate about the fort and its history. Try and make it when the docents are there. Everyone had a great time and learned something at the same time. A big shout out to the docents for an excellent job.

Excellent place to visit, well done exhibits that chronicle early settlements and the gold rush period. Different rooms are fixed up to show what a typical bedroom or kitchen of the time would have looked like with audio narration. Its part of a larger park area, so if you are traveling with kids, the park is a place to have a picnic (but no food inside the fort enclosure itself). Its worth going to the Native American museum next door as well to learn about the different peoples in the area before the settlers came. I went on a Sunday afternoon in mid-September, so it wasnt crowded at the fort and I found street parking easily.

Because Reminds me of people that first lived here and how native people lived here together about history of a native.american way of life during that time how people lived together.with early settlers.Haritage and History;

Beautiful place with great people that tell you everything about the place.

Interesting bit of history and I really enjoyed the automated tour.

I have been here over the years a number of times and always learn a little something new on each visit. At selected times of the year, local volunteers are present, dressed in period clothing, performing many of the tasks as they were performed in the 1840s, from blacksmiths to weavers and bread makers. This is where Sacramento grew from.