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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the California Museum!


Dive into the rich traditions & vibrant culture that have helped shape California's history with exciting events & exhibits all month long.

EVENTS

Join us Saturday, Oct. 11 from 6–10 pm for a night of festivities and fun for the whole family:

• Opening of the new exhibit Recuerdos Ilustrados: Día de los Muertos 2025
• Food & drinks by Mayahuel
• Performances by Maquilli Tonatiuh Aztec Dancers 
• Live music by Conjunto Liberación
• Mercado de los Muertos
• Craft activities & more!
  

Last Chance: There are less than 30 tickets left for the Fiesta!


Design and decorate your own “calavera de azúcar” (sugar skull) in one of two hands-on workshops led by the talented Rob-O of I Love Sugar Skulls.

Choose from two sessions:

💀 12:30-1:30 pm

💀 2:00-3:00 pm

Workshops include all materials, expert instruction, and admission to all current Museum exhibits.

Preview the workshops HERE

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER PERKS

Museum members get FREE entry to the Día de los Muertos Fiesta,* plus exclusive access to the Member Lounge & Terrace, and other perks. Food & drink tickets sold separately. Email membership@californiamuseum.org to claim free member tickets.

*While supplies last

Not a member but interested in learning more? Click here

EXHIBITS

Recuerdos Ilustrados: Día de los Muertos 2025

October 11 - November 16


A journey through life, love and death, Recuerdos Ilustrados: Día de los Muertos 2025 (Illustrated Memories: Day of the Dead 2025) features contemporary altars and artwork by printmaking artists Stephanie Mercado, Daniel Villa, and Álvaro D. Márquez, whose altars will be centered around the topic of immigration. 

Members of the public are also invited to honor friends and family members who have passed with a remembrance in the exhibit’s accompanying Community Altar.

The exhibit will open to ticketed guests at the Día de los Muertos Fiesta. It will open to general admission visitors on Sun. 10/12.

Upcoming Events

Freedom’s Allies: Mary Brown & Mary Ellen Pleasant

Saturday, November 8 | 12:00 - 1:30 pm


Join us at the California Museum for a special program honoring the legacies of Mary Brown and Mary Ellen Pleasant, two extraordinary women whose lives were deeply connected to the fight for freedom and equality. Guests will experience:

• Artifact unveiling in the California Museum’s Women Inspire exhibit: a silver-plated chalice presented to Mary Brown by a Victorian-era group of formerly enslaved people, honoring her efforts in the fight for freedom.
• Historical performance by Emmy Award–winning actor Dr. Susheel Bibbs, who brings to life the story of Mary Ellen Pleasant—abolitionist, activist, philanthropist, and the “Mother of Civil Rights in California.”
• Reception featuring light refreshments
• Access to all Museum exhibits

Tickets are $17 general admission or $10 for Museum members (plus Eventbrite fee).

EVENT RECAP
California Statehood Day Celebration

We had such a blast celebrating 175 years of California Statehood at our free community event on Saturday, September 6!

It was a fun-filled day at the Museum with rare historic artifacts on display—including both the English and Spanish versions of the original 1849 California Constitution—plus music, dance, crafts, a film screening, and more. Thank you to everyone who joined us for an incredible day of festivities!

Missed the celebration? You can still see a replica of the 1849 California Constitution on display until Sunday Oct. 5, 2025—along with original, one-of-a-kind documents and artifacts from California’s early statehood.

Museum Updates

Now Booking Field Trips for the 2025-26 school year!

Inspire and educate students on California's rich and diverse history and culture at the California Museum! We are now booking unique field trips aligned with state standards. One-of-a-kind interactive learning experiences are available for K-12th graders, with in-person and virtual programs available.

Docent on Duty Steve Sasaki is Back in "Uprooted"

Join Steve Sasaki, an expert docent at the Museum, in “Uprooted: An American Story” at the times below to hear about his family’s experiences of incarceration during World War II. Steve offers a Q&A as you pass through or a full guided exhibit tour—you choose your experience!


DATES

Fri. 9/19: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Sat. 10/4: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Fri. 10/24: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Upcoming Closures

Saturday, October 11

Museum Closed: The Museum will be closed for general admission due to set-up for our Día de los Muertos Fiesta.

Saturday, October 19

Road Closures: The IRONMAN California triathlon is coming to town, and downtown Sacramento will experience road closures as a result. Make sure to plan extra time to get to the Museum & park!

Partner Events

Anne Rosenthal is the Managing Partner at Drobny Rosenthal Law Offices.

RSVP: Email diritani@californiamuseum.org

Plan Your Next Visit

The Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm

and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm.

Admission for Museum members is always free!

...and in between visits, be sure to check out our online exhibits!

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