History:
The California Museum For History, Women & The Arts showcases the achievements of Californians throughout history. First Lady Maria Shriver led the effort to re-establish the museum in 2005.
Formerly, the museum was opened in 1998 to house state archives.
Contact Info:
Address: 1020 O St., Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 653-7524 or (916) 654-1729 (schedule a tour)
Web: californiamuseum.org
Hours:
Museum Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. (Last admittance is 4:30 p.m.) Closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Museum Store Hours: Monday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Sunday: noon to 4:45 p.m.
Cost:
$7.50 adults, $6 seniors (65 and over), $5 youths (6-13), free for kids 5 and younger
Tours:
Self-directed tours Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Cost for tours: $5 for groups of 10 or more (must schedule 1 week in advance) and full price for drop-ins
Parking:
Free on weekends at lot on 10th and O streets. Street parking is free on Sunday. Other parking found at: 10th Street (between O and P streets and L and K streets), 11th Street (between O and P streets), and 14th and P streets. Metered street parking is in one-, two- and 10-hour parking increments.
Public Transportation:
Stop at Archives Plaza stop via Light Rail.
Dining:
The Gold Rush Grille, second floor, is open weekdays until 2:30 p.m. Other eateries are in walking distance.