June 2026 E-News

Celebrate Pride Month at the California Museum

This month and always, the California Museum recognizes the diversity, resilience, and love of California’s LGBTQIA+ community.

To celebrate Pride Month, visitors will receive a free Pride-themed pin with every general admission ticket purchased from June 1 - 30, while supplies last. Stop by the Museum Store today to get yours, then explore the Museum to discover the powerful stories and extraordinary contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community showcased throughout the Museum.

Plus, don't miss our Pride-themed phone wallpapers! You can view and download here.

We Made our Goal for Big Day of Giving!


We did it! Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the California Museum exceeded its $25,000 goal last month on Big Day of Giving. Every donation helps us highlight diverse stories, fund field trip scholarships, and make California's history, arts, and culture accessible to everyone.

As a thank you, we'll be hosting a free admission day later this year. Stay tuned for details!

On behalf of our board, staff, and the communities your donations directly support, thank you for making a lasting impact.

Special Offers & Promotions

We believe everyone deserves access to art, history, and culture. That's why we offer a range of reduced and free admission programs to ensure our doors are open to all. Check them out below:

Blue Star Museums 

May 16 - September 6, 2026

A collaboration between the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense, the Blue Star Museums program provides free admission to all active-duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel and up to 5 family members with current military ID.

Museums for All:

Low-Income Access

Ongoing

Show your SNAP EBT card at the Museum admission counter and pay $2 per person (up to four people per card) for reduced general admission.

Museums on Us:

Free Admission for BOA Cardholders
1st weekend of every month

Present your Bank of America®, Merrill Lynch® or U.S. Trust® credit or debit card and a photo ID on the first full weekend of every month for one (1) free general admission at the California Museum.

Fourth Fridays: Free Admission for State Employees

Fourth Friday of each month

State employees can visit for free on the fourth Friday of each month from 12-3 pm. Free admission will be provided to the first 100 state workers with a current state employee ID badge who visit the Museum from 12-3 pm. Walk-in only.

Event Recap

Frank Fat's: A Taste of History

Last month, California Museum members gathered at Frank Fat's, the iconic Sacramento landmark and James Beard Award-winning institution that has been serving up history and flavor since 1939.

Frank Fat's son Jerry and grandson Kevin shared the remarkable story of Frank's rise to culinary legend, from his early days immigrating from China to building an institution that would earn national recognition decades later.


And of course, no visit to Frank Fat's would be complete without the food. Members had the chance to sample the iconic dishes that put Frank Fat's on the map, bringing the family's story full circle from the kitchen to the table to the hearts of Sacramento.


A heartfelt thank you to Jerry and Kevin for sharing their family's legacy with us, and to our members for showing up for a bite of local history!


Want to be invited to member exclusive events like Frank Fat's: A Taste of History? Become a member at CaliforniaMuseum.org/Membership

Museum Updates

Make Fall Learning Fun: Book a Fall 2026 Field Trip

Get a head start on a season of discovery! The California Museum is now booking fall field trips to inspire and educate students on California's rich and diverse history and culture.

Choose a unique in-person or virtual experience aligned with state standards. Reserve your spot this spring and get ready to make fall learning fun!

Steve Sasaki: Docent on Duty in "Uprooted"

Saturday, June 6: 12 – 2 pm

Steve Sasaki, an expert docent at the Museum, would love to share his knowledge with you! Join him in “Uprooted: An American Story” 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 on topics such as coming to America, life in the incarceration camps, and returning home after WWII. Learn more here.

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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