This place is so sweet. Took my sweet lady here after a day trip to Davis for a school thing. She…read morehad the best time and volunteer staff were so lovely. Been hoping for an excuse to go back!

Just had my daughter's birthday party here! We were able to (last minute!!) rent out the entire…read moremusem and it was so fun and affordable. We had plenty of time to celebrate, set up our own decorations, and let the kids play for a few hours. Highly recommend.

Came here for the haunted house event about a week ago and I'm not sure if I would come back again…read more Tickets were $35 each (purchased online) and you have to park and walk about 10-15 minutes to the castle or you can take the little van that drives you there which also takes the same amount of time. We took the van to the castle but they don't drop you off directly in front of the castle so you still have to walk down through security and then to the castle. Porte potty's are available right before security and once you walk up the hill to wait in line to enter the castle. There were a couple food trucks when we went, we were expecting a few based on what was said online but not sure if it depends on the time. We waited over an hour in line to enter the haunted house and if you do really believe in ghosts this place is pretty haunted. The event itself wasn't scary, the actors aren't able to touch you but there's obviously loud screaming and they may be a bit too close for comfort to get a reaction out of you. You do have to climb up and down quite a few stairs and then there's a second part lead outside and back in the castle (barely any lighting and it's a dirt road so you have to carefully walk). Many strobing lights as well so do avoid if you are triggered by that. The energy throughout the castle was not pleasant or welcoming, I was very excited for it to be over as the haunted house itself was not very good and I was mostly tired from all the walking. There's a merch truck outside at the end of the castle as well. We also decided to walk back instead of waiting for the shuttle but there absolutely no lighting and many ditches with uneven flooring so you have to be very careful. Overall experience was not my favorite and I wouldn't come back again.

Preston Castle Haunt - what a yearly tradition! My wife, my parents, and I have been making the…read morespooky pilgrimage for years now, and it never disappoints. You just can't beat a haunted house that takes place inside an actual haunted prison. The vibe alone gives you goosebumps before you even step inside. Add in the scare actors (who I'm convinced are local kids living their best creepy dreams), the friendly staff, and the affordable merch, and you've got the full package. This year's haunt felt longer with even more scares tucked around the corners--right up my alley! Preston keeps stepping it up, and I'm here for it. Until next year, Castle... we'll be back.

We stopped by the World of Wonders Science Museum for their birthday celebration and honestly had…read moresuch a great time. WOW has always been a favorite for our family, but this event really brought the whole community together. The museum was full of energy with kids running from activity to activity, experimenting, building, and just having fun learning without even realizing it. The raffle baskets were fantastic and way bigger than I expected. You could tell local businesses and supporters really showed up for this event. There were vendors set up, tons of hands on activities throughout the museum, and yes, free popcorn which automatically makes any kid event a win. What I love most about WOW is that it never feels overwhelming or overly structured. Kids are encouraged to explore, touch everything, and be curious. You can easily spend a few hours here and still not see it all. It is such an important space for downtown Lodi and a great reminder of how valuable places like this are for families. Fun, educational, and genuinely community-driven. We had a blast celebrating with the WOW museum!

I was taking my cousins to the theatre and decided to have a day in lodi, luckily i found the…read moremuseum on google and we got there about an hour before closing. Upon coming in, the front desk was very kind and helpful. The museum itself isn't too big nor too small, but has a lot of interesting exhibitions and activities for the kids to do along with a gift shop. My little cousins had a lot of fun and learned about frequency wave lengths, electricity, and some brain ticklers, amongst other things. I hope this little museum can one day offer more exhibitions for the littles, but we had an amazing time nonetheless!

So today I was here for my 1st graders field trip…read more Funny story, I found this amazing science center, while googling the words, "inexpensive science field trips." Lo and behold the science center was super cheap to attend for two classes, and the exhibits are very engaging and fun! Anna, Bradley, and David, made our experience fun and exciting! I've done a lot of field trips, in 27 years of teaching, but this one is one of my absolute favorites! I feel like their spot is totally slept on and underrated, we need to usher in more educators to take their kids here for their field trips! They're a non-profit and need our help to stay open! So spread the word and let's keep this learning gem, open longer! Science Exhibits: 20/10 Customer Service: 20/10 Quality of the Programs: Amazing! Overall: 20 out of 10!

We are members and absolutely love this place. My kids have taken camps here over summer and…read morethroughout the school year and we also had my five year olds birthday party here...they always want to return for more. They recently re did the science center and it is such a well done space. The kids enjoy all the interactive stuff as well as the animals. The membership is really great bc you get access to free events - like private times, meet Santa / holiday party, and discounted birthday parties and camps.

We come here for seminars in the planetarium from UC Davis, and the venue is always clean and…read morespacious. The parking charge is a bit annoying for the evenings, but otherwise it is a good experience. The sleep seminar offered excellent insights into circadian rhythms, which tied perfectly into the recent brain health seminar.

SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity @ Sacramento…read more One thing to keep in mind is that parking is paid. Everyone who enters the area has to pay for parking, which I found a little strange since you're already paying for admission. You can pay through an app on your phone or use one of the kiosks located near the entrance. I was able to get a student discount, so my ticket ended up being around $18, which was a pretty good deal. The museum itself is honestly on the smaller side, but it does have both a downstairs and upstairs area to explore. One of my favorite parts was the kids' section. I came with several younger cousins, and they had a blast playing with the building blocks and hands-on exhibits. My boyfriend even built a really tall wooden tower, which was pretty impressive. I do wish there were more restrooms on the second floor, though. From what I saw, there was only one family restroom available upstairs, which could be inconvenient when it's busy. There's also a small café downstairs if you get hungry during your visit. Overall, I thought this was a really cool museum with a lot to learn. I noticed many people quickly moved through the exhibits without reading much, but as an adult, I actually enjoyed taking the time to read the displays and learn about the science and history behind everything. There were a lot of interesting and thought-provoking exhibits that sparked curiosity. Overall, I had a good experience and thought it was a fun and educational place to visit, especially for families with kids.

So many interesting exhibits in a huge museum. Just in for the day, we read about it on line…read more Couldn't have been more entertained. European, Californian, Asian, African painting, pottery, sculpture and statues both whimsical and thought provoking. A huge diverse exhibition for your enjoyment. Plan on having a bite to eat during your visit. It was delicious. We really had a great time and will visit on our next trip to Sac!

A variety of different forms of art. Crocker has a bit of everything packed tightly between an old…read moremansion connected with a modern building, both housing 3 floors of art. From renaissance to modern and contemporary TK a rotating exhibit, there is a bit of everything for everyone to enjoy. I particularly enjoyed the vase exhibits. Plus, the history of E.B. Crocker and how Crocker's career and impact to the state of California sets a more memorial backdrop to this art collection.

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.