Sacramento History Museum

Discover Sacramento History Museum: Gold Rush exhibits, visitor tips, and ticket info. Explore interactive displays, underground tunnels, and pioneer artifacts in Old Sacramento's top historical attraction.

Why Visit?

As the premier historical attraction in Old Sacramento, this museum offers:

• The most comprehensive collection of Gold Rush artifacts in California
• Hands-on exhibits where you can pan for "gold" and operate replica machinery
• Engaging storytelling about diverse communities (Native Americans, miners, merchants)
• Rare documents including original newspapers from 1850

Top Highlights:

✔ Gold Rush trading post recreation

✔ Underground tunnels exhibit

✔ Historic printing press demonstrations

What to Expect

Main Floor:

• Gold Rush origins & mining techniques
• Early Sacramento settlement dioramas

Second Floor:

• Transportation evolution (riverboats to railroads)
• Victorian-era lifestyle displays

Special Features:

• Daily blacksmithing demos (11am & 3pm)
• "History Hunt" scavenger game for kids
• Rotating temporary exhibits

Average Visit Duration: 1.5-2 hours

Visitor Tips

Best Time to Visit:

☑ Weekday afternoons (less crowded)

☑ Second Saturdays (special living history events)

Pro Tips:

• Download the museum's augmented reality app before visiting
• Ask about combo tickets with nearby Railroad Museum
• Don't miss the hidden basement exhibits
• Photography allowed (no flash)

Accessibility:

• Fully wheelchair accessible
• Audio guides available

Getting There

 Address:

101 I Street, Old Sacramento, CA 95814

Transport Options:

 Driving:

• Nearest parking at Tower Bridge Garage (5 min walk)
• Electric vehicle charging available

 Public Transit:

• Gold Line light rail to Sacramento Valley Station
• Amtrak Capitol Corridor stops nearby

 Walking:

• 15 minutes from downtown hotels
• Connected via scenic riverfront path

Plan Your Visit

Hours:

Daily 10am-5pm

(Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas)

Admission:

Adults: $10

Seniors/Students: $8

Youth (6-17): $5

Under 6: Free