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The California Museum — Sacramento, California

The California Museum in Sacramento: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Adults (18+) $10; Students & Seniors (65+) $8; Youth (6–17) $8; Children 5 and under free; Members free.

Address1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
HoursTue–Sat 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sun 12:00–5:00 p.m.; closed Mon; last admission 4:00 p.m.
PricesAdults (18+) $10; Students & Seniors (65+) $8; Youth (6–17) $8; Children 5 and under free; Members free
Price notesPrices from the museum's official admission/hours page, verified 2026-11-05.
Age notesAge bands derived from official admission tiers only: youth ages 6–17, children 5 and under free. No official age-suitability guidance published.
BookingAdvance tickets recommended, per official admission page.
Suggested timeAbout 2 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed — no accessibility or sensory features were verified on the museum's official pages reviewed on 2026-11-05; no access tags applied.
ParkingNot confirmed on official pages reviewed.
Hours in detailTuesday-Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sunday 12:00-5:00 PM; Monday closed. Last admission 4:00 PM. 2026 holiday schedule: Thanksgiving Eve (Nov 25) 10 AM-3 PM; Thanksgiving (Nov 26) closed; Christmas Eve and Christmas Day closed; New Year’s Eve (Dec 31) 10 AM-3 PM; New Year’s Day (Jan 1, 2027) closed.
Tickets & bookingAdvance tickets are recommended: tickets can be exchanged for a different day/time up to one hour before the ticket time, there are no refunds, and visitors should arrive no later than 20 minutes after their scheduled entry time. Every visitor - including free-admission visitors - needs their own ticket.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.