Sacramento museums events

Why Nature is a Summer Must-Have for Kids

Wednesday, Jun 5 6:00p

An interactive lecture with Susan Sachs Lipman (Suz), addressing how today’s children are increasingly disconnected from nature, even as a growing body of evidence shows that time in nature positiv...

Indian Arts & Crafts Holiday Fair

Friday, Nov 22 10:00a

California State Indian Museum, Sacramento

Native artisans from all over California offer their wares for sale each year, on the two days following Thanksgiving...

A Simple Emigrant Christmas and Candlelight Tours!

Saturday, Dec 14 11:00a

Sutter's Fort State Historical Monument, Sacramento

Join us at Sutter's Fort for this special seasonal event...

Admission Day

Monday, Sep 9 11:00a

California State Capitol Museum, Sacramento

Happy Birthday, California! Please join us at the north steps of the State Capitol for cake and ice cream, as we celebrate California's admission to the Union, 164 years ago! (916) 324-0333

"Spookomotive" Train Rides

Saturday, Oct 12 11:00a

California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento

Halloween-themed "Spookomotive" trains decorated for the season depart on the hour 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the Central Pacific Railroad Freight Depot in Old Sacramento. Regular ticket prices apply...

Small Train Holiday

Friday, Nov 29 10:00a

California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento

Get into the spirit of the season when the California State Railroad Museum presents a "Small Train Holiday" November 29 and 30...

Vettes for Vets

Sunday, May 26 10:00a

California Automobile Museum, Sacramento

All Corvette Car Show Spectators are FREE FREE Museum admission for Veterans with proper I.D...

Continuing Culture Skills Workshops

Saturday, Nov 16 10:00a

California State Indian Museum, Sacramento

Join us for a day of adult-level traditional skills learning. Workshops include soapstone carving, Indian-style beadwork, clapstick making, Native hand games instruction and more...

Cars Under the Stars

Thursday, Jun 20 5:00p

California Automobile Museum, Sacramento

Free coffee, hot chocolate, and tours! Every 3rd Thursday of the month, the California Automobile Museum stays open until 9:00pm...

Annual Puppet Festival

Saturday, May 25 12:30p

Fairytale Town, Sacramento

Fairytale Town brings you another season of playful puppetry! Children and adults can enjoy live puppet show performances inside Fairytale Town’s Children’s Theater...

Old Sacramento Underground Tours - Season 4

Saturday, May 25 10:30a

Sacramento History Museum, Sacramento

Hidden beneath the city for nearly 150 years, Old Sacramento’s underground has long been the capital’s best-kept secret...

Native Literature Showcase - Meet the Authors!

Saturday, Nov 9 10:00a

California State Indian Museum, Sacramento

Authors from across the U.S. will be here to discuss and sign their latest publications on Native topics. Lectures begin at 10 and continue on the half hour throughout the day...

Gathering of Honored Elders

Saturday, Jun 8 10:00a

California State Indian Museum, Sacramento

Join us as we present our 36th annual Honored Elders Day. This event is devoted to honoring the Elders who keep the traditions, stories, languages and culture alive for future generations.

46th Annual Native American Day

Friday, Sep 27 10:00a

California State Indian Museum, Sacramento

This annual event, sponsored by the State Native American Liaisons of California, is held on the grounds of the State Capitol...

Jazz-Related Activities at the California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento

Saturday, May 25 10:00a

California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento

All aboard for jazz-related activities inside and outside the California State Railroad Museum during the 40th Anniversary Sacramento Music Festival happening over the Memorial Day weekend! Califor...

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