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The California Museum for History, Women and the Arts


The California Museum for History, Women and the Arts
1020 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
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“Golden State Museum” Wcities.com
“Golden State Museum” Citysearch.com
“California State History Museum” Fodors.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 99 attractions in Sacramento
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Traveler Description: This modern museum explores the history of California through a collection of exhibits and archives.
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Attraction type: Specialty museum, History museum
Address: 1020 O Street Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: 916-653-7524

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“Great Museum”
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4 of 5 stars
Sammyt27 40 contributions
Sacramento, California
Aug 10, 2008

I spent 3.5 hours here one Sunday- it was very informative and covered everything from the Gold Rush to California Condors. Great way to beat the heat while learning about our great state. more

“An interesting, enjoyable museum”
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4 of 5 stars
Kind67 3 contributions
Whittier, CA
Jul 24, 2005
2/3 found this review helpful

I went to this museum a few years ago around the time they opened and found it very impressive. The exhibits and building are modern and entertaining. I really enjoyed it. The only down side was that it was too small, especially for a museum connected with the State archives and with as rich a history as California has. Hopefully,... more

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The California Museum for History, Women and the Arts Address

1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: 916-653-7524