Today, my focus was viewing the 2026 Hall of Fame exhibit, and the inductees were all awesome…read more The museum nicely recognized each inductee, and the exhibit is so nicely arranged on the first floor, next to the Gold Mountain exhibit. Some of the inductees include Jamie Lee Curtis, Carl Lewis, Arnld Swartzenegger, Julia Child, Terry McMillan, Tina Turner, Mitsuri Endo, Vicki Draves, and more.

I've been to the California Museum a few times previously, but visited most recently to stamp the…read moreIreichō, which was at the museum from February 14-19, 2026. My review is focusing on this specifically, due to the significance of the internment in my family's life. Information specific to the book / this event: The Ireichō is a book listing every person of Japanese ancestry incarcerated in the World War II camps. The Ireichō is currently making its way across various stops in the US, allowing family members and those that knew the incarcerated to stamp their loved ones names as a way to honor them and what they endured and their strength. After the tour, the book will be gifted to the Japanese American National Museum (in LA). The stamping of the Ireichō occurred inside the main entrance of the museum, and the museum graciously allowed those stamping the book to tour the rest of the museum. Museum staff and the staff hosting the event were very welcoming. The museum itself has both long-term and short-term exhibits, listed on their website. It's fitting that they currently have a temporary exhibit at this time called, "Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento's Lost Japantown", from December 20, 2025 to March 29, 2026. If you're interested in some of CA's history, it makes for a nice stop. It is Downtown Sac, so it's all paid street parking or lots in the vicinity. There is a lot right across the street.

This is a beautiful location to take pictures. I brought my daughters here a few years ago. We came…read moreback again last month to take Prom pictures. They came out so beautiful. I'll definitely be coming back.

The WPA Rock Garden is exquisitely landscaped with a variety of drought tolerant plants. At one…read moretime this place was filled with ivy and weeds with random little walking pass cut through everywhere. Now the WPA Rock Garden is a lush home for a variety of California natives, succulents, and drought tolerant plants. The design of this green space pairs Sylvia with Russian sage, tall bright dahlias, black eyed Susan and Shasta daisy's, cone flower, lantana, dusty Miller, and soft silvery fuzzy lambs ear. The walking paths are edged with low growing ramblers, and various unique succulents peek through strewn Lodi brown River rock. This is a place to walk-through and appreciate some of California nature's beautiful colors, peaceful foliage and texture. This space provides a pleasing level of texture and interest to the minds eye. Meditate your way, walk through this rock garden breathe deeply and enjoy the pure O2 as it will lift your spirits. Thank you WPA volunteers for maintaining this beautiful space. Endnote: the WPA Rock garden is located in William Land Park across the street from the Zoo. If you park north of the zoo, you can walk across the street at the crosswalk at the light...it's at the top of the amphitheater parking lot.

Adj: Impressive, Informational, Innovative, and Incredibly Interesting!…read more Another visit to the RUEC, which is the Roseville Utility Exploration Center. It is located next to Martha Riley Library, one of 3 City of Roseville libraries and the newest one. The RUEC is pretty cool and admission is free. We like to come by every once in awhile because they have changing exhibits, but their permanent displays are informative and interesting too. As an environmentally minded person, I try to conserve, but how do you know what to do and what is worth your effort and what doesn't make much of a difference? The RUEC has quite a few exhibits on how to conserve energy, water, and how to minimize our impact on the planet including garbage disposal (that often end up in landfill more than anywhere else), recycling, being conscientious in our resource usage by setting our thermostats properly, cycling our ACs, replace or clean air filters regularly, install a programmable thermostat, and properly insulating and weatherizing your house down to HVAC ducts! There's even information on where our stormwater and runoffs go (which affect our fish and other wildlife), how much energy different specific kitchen appliances use, not putting grease/oil down the drain, vacuum the coils on our fridge 2x's a year to keep our fridges efficient, thinking about the temp and weather when considering what to cook (don't run your oven on hot days), installing energy efficient fixtures/bulbs, and only doing laundry and dishes with full loads so as to maximize efficient when washers and dishwashers. These are things many people don't know or haven't thought about. Overall, the RUEC does a great job at educating the community and especially kids on environmental and resource conservation and also provides info about how we can practically make a difference just by being more aware of how we use energy and other natural resources.

Located next to the Martha Riley Library, the Roseville Utility Exploration Center is a community…read moreeducation center that's free to visit anytime it's open. I think that's pretty cool. We took our kids here since we like fun educational activities and free is always the right price. We went on a Saturday and it was not too busy. The staff is friendly who greeted us, then we just wandered around a bit. They have interactive utility exhibits about how the City of Roseville provides utility services to their residents. They have their own power plants and substations, etc. to generate their own energy, so their residents pay less than even SMUD customers, I was kind of jealous about that. At least I'm not paying PG&E electricity, but maybe I should've looked into living in Roseville. Anyhow, they also have their own sewage and water facilities of course, and their services are focused on saving water and sustainability and being resource conscious and eco-friendly, which all make sense. My kids enjoyed the interactive activities about using less electricity and water, but what they really liked was the Utility Truck Experience where they got to go on a Recycling truck and pretend play. It was pretty cool. There are also tons of education displays on shopping smart to get things that last and not disposable items that end up in the landfill. In addition to permanent exhibits, they also offer kids educational classes. My kids took a few over the years, one of them was on urban planning and it was quite interesting for them to learn how to design and layout infrastructure for a pretend city that makes sense for where to put the power plant, the landfill, the sewage system, etc. relative to locations of homes, roads, nature places like rivers and lakes, and public places like parks, schools, and fire stations, etc. All in all, RUEC (as they call it) is a really nice little museum that kids and adults alike where we can learn a lot about utilities and resource conservation, it's great that it's open 6 days a week and it's free and everyone's welcome, not just Roseville residents, and they even offer free educational classes (w/advance RSVP) for kids. Worth checking out if you've not been.

On Saint Patrick's Day we came here for the first time to check out this little museum displaying…read moreartifacts of Fair Oaks. For the holiday they had some free shamrock sugar cookies, bananas and 100% orange juice and a cute sign displayed outside saying "Welcome Walkers!" The orange juice and cookies were delicious, my toddler and I had some and it was nice having a little bite to eat while we explored the museum! ~A bit of History.. Fair Oaks was developed in 1895 and in 1975 the historical society of Fair Oaks was founded to preserve the history and heritage of the town. This city is now a bustling town full of restaurants, parks, libraries, businesses, an old town and more. Speaking of Old Fair Oaks, ever curious how we got so many chickens and roosters? It all started in 1977 when a man by the name of Hugh Gorman brought 3 chickens and 1 rooster with him from his parent's ranch he grew up on to his new home here in Fair Oaks. What was supposed to be a small population of chickens, after about a year grew to so many that both Gorman and his neighbor's chickens started to venture out of their backyards. This was thanks to some stray roosters and chickens that were first dropped off by an unknown source and impregnated the chickens, despite Gorman moving the roosters out at one point, more and more strays, primarily roosters, were being dropped off. After awhile Gorman couldn't decipher between his own and the strays. I would highly recommend checking out this museum, we sure learned a lot of history and you will too when you visit! While we were there they had books, DVDs, coffee mugs, calendars and more for sale and the man running the shop was very knowledgeable and welcoming as well! Don't forget to sign in with the city you're visiting from and drop in a dollar or two to donate to the museum before you leave!

This is the best small museum in Northern California. Lots…read moreof displays in a few cases I great set of wall pictures and words that give a quick history of Fair Oaks The new emphasis is on maps of the area There are over 20 maps on a special map holder The Indian collection is small but has interesting items, such as the musical instruments.

Beautifully cared for legacy garden. Kept up by the local gardening community. Short paved walk…read moreunder olive tree orchard to community garden. Photographer come here to capture special moments like graduations, birthdays, anniversaries. Always a good sign that you have come to a beautiful space. Shaded tables, benches for a picnic with loved ones. Another favorite local gem. Seasonal creek, legacy oaks. Signage for plantings, raised herb bed for mobility impaired patrons. What are you waiting for? Check this place out and share your thoughts.

A little disappointing as I had read reviews about tulips in bloom around this time of year and…read morearrived to find none. Very easy to miss the entrance due to the fast-moving traffic on the main road. The gravel parking lot is a bit small, so it fills up fast. If full, the next best thing would be probably to circle around to the back where the Carmichael Community Garden is. It has a gravel lot, with a paved walkway connecting to the botanical garden. If you can, go on a weekday! I went on Sunday afternoon, and there were 3-4 small families and a large group doing photoshoots. Plenty of benches throughout and a huge grassy area perfect for picnics. Though I didn't see much, it would be best to keep an eye out for dog poop. It's a nice place to check out if you're already in the area. Depending on what you're hoping to see, it may not be worth the trek. Of all the flowers, roses make up the majority. Unless it's through your camera, you won't be able to see a small portion of flowers and bushes up close due to how the garden is arranged.

The one day each year when museum members of the Sacramento Association of Museums open their doors…read moreto the public, free of charge. In a few years past, I have managed at least one museum this one day. This year was the Aerospace Museum of California. This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce our museums to the general public. The turn out at the few museums I've visited on this "free" day is tremendous. It's great to see families out spending learning and discovery time together. This is (at least) the one day each year you can expect the participating Sacramento area museums to be bustling with people - lots of young, some in the past-young-but-not-old, and older. I'd like to believe that this support exists year round. I visited the Aerospace Museum today not because it was free, but because "I" was free and had been wanting to cure my historical aero fascination and intrigue. It so happened it was a free day. Instead, I donated the normal admission fee. Museums are an important part of maintaining physical history, to see what was/is, how it was/is, and the progress (or regression); to experience the wealth of art, science, and history around the Sacramento area. It's the museums and sponsors that make this day possible and the sponsors and donations that keep museums open and available. Don't plan on a quick trip to a museum. Take time, don't rush. Let this day provide a taste of what is available in our area, year round. http://sacmuseums.org/news-events/museum-day/

This is for the Free Museum days in capitol town Sacra! Well, on the Yelp Events, I did write as…read moreof I AM IN! As say I did this year 2011, now is 2019! Seems always be First Saturday in February each year, in this situation the day before Football Super Bowl Sunday! As say first review, not want take chance, from Old Town Sacramento, back track, walk to that of Sacra hotel you knowing where, you knowing when, you knowing who! Ha ha ha to reader read this paragraph! Not want take the chance, read my other why I refuse try eat lunch Old Town Sacra! Okay so as say back track walk to hotel, get the all you want eat breakfast (still leave $1.50 tip)! All these not know how many museums have free admission! That includes ours Sacramento History Museum, from what I Understand temporary closed for exhibit renovations! However, I am signed up for children games, between Gold Panning, the Old Eagle Theater, Old Town Sacra Visitor Center, and children games, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. actually supposed be 5:00 p.m. but we started cleaning up after 4:00 p.m., there for our museum 3,461 people! Wow, lots people! Even with on and off rain! I did stick horses, so the horse races! Even let the parents do it! I was counting down in Cantonese, the one other docent, "I like how you are counting it (to three) in Chinese," well in real life and in character I am Chinese! At Old Eagle Theater story telling every hour from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., I am signed up for twelve noon! I tell story as my character, the other docent later say, "Karyn did really good telling the story in First Character!" My character 1830 to 1899, came to Goom Shan (GOLDEN MOUNTAIN) trying seek my fortune in gold! Used gold pan as prop! No luck, I opened up a laundry business! Well, that my version now of the Free Museum Day year 2019!

This place is sooooo amazing ! First off, I didn't know there was a Sacramento History Museum…read more Where have I been ? I saw a post on social media about their current baseball exhibit. We are huuuuge baseball fans so had to check it out. A wonderfully curated exhibit showcasing the lengthy history of baseball in Sacramento with a special focus on the AAA Rivercats and how they came to be. It was so fun to see the memorabilia and read the stories. The museum had other items on exhibit showcasing mining history and stories of the early settlers to the region. Cute gift shop with a variety of Sacramento specific items. I bought a few unique postcards and some wild flower seeds to grow blooms native to the region.

June 20, 2026 New Baseball Exhibit. I loved that they rotate in and out exhibits all the time. It…read morekeeps us coming back every few months. We have a NARM membership so it's no extra cost to go multiple times. Parking- There aren't any spaces close by, so if you're using a walker it's quite a hike. There are 2 parking garages so you aren't without parking, just not in-front of the Musuem. There is also street parking a block away. It's limited is you have to get lucky to snag a spot. Also they are metered spots so be prepared to whip out your credit card. They no longer take coins. Bathrooms. The have a nice unisex one on the first floor. It's mostly clean. The trash is overflowing at times. ADA Assessable. The museum is 3 stores an there are stairs and an elevator. Cost- $12 adults, $6 Youth, Free 0-5, Seniors $10 Operation hours- They are open 7 Amy's a week from 10am to 5pm Tempeture- It's cold inside even when it's boiling hot outside. So if you're hot in the summer this is the perfect place to visit. Vibe- It's a great museum. We love visiting. You're always learning something new. There is always a lot to see. It's a mixture of reading, viewing, and videos. Just note- food and drink aren't allowed in the museum. Totally understandable, but also a little annoying.

When in bloom, this is such a delightful spot to visit! Lush blooms, rainbows of colors, & pleasant…read moresmells abound. The first blooms typically start around April. This is a small area of Capitol Park along 15th St. It has pathways to walk. The roses are situated in full sun exposure, but shade can be found nearby. A pretty fountain, arch trellises, & a small pavilion enhance your photo opportunities. There are benches to relax on to take in the surroundings. This is a popular setting for photographers. We ourselves had lovely family photos taken here.

The International World Peace Rose Garden is a spot I recommend to everyone who visits. When the…read moreflowers are in bloom its an amazing spot to take photos, take in the sights, and enjoy the outdoors. I love that there's a huge variety of colors and some of my faovorites are the pink and orange ones. You'll find many people snapping graduation photos, couple photos, and other fun shots here and in the neighboring cactus garden. When you're done taking in the flowers there are nearby monuments, and the rest of the park to explore. We typically stop by while exploring the city. Just make sure you stop in during the right seasons because they cut them back every year and they look sad during the off season before they bloom again.