Sacramento History Museum

Discover the story of California’s Capital City at the Sacramento History Museum, located in the heart of the historic Old Sacramento Waterfront. Dedicated to sharing the stories of Sacramento’s people and place, the museum explores the region’s rich history — from the area’s Indigenous communities and the impact of the Gold Rush to Sacramento’s evolution into a diverse cultural center and the capital of the world’s fifth-largest economy.

Through engaging exhibits, educational programs, guided tours, living history experiences, and special events, the museum brings Sacramento’s past to life while highlighting the voices and contributions of the communities that shaped the region. Housed in a recreation of Sacramento’s 1854 City Hall and Waterworks building, the museum offers visitors an immersive connection to the city’s history in one of California’s most iconic historic districts.