January 2026 E-News • View as Webpage

NOW ON VIEW: Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento’s Lost Japantown

Exhibit on view through March 29, 2026

Experience the story of a once-thriving downtown community devastated by forced removal during WWII and again by redevelopment in the 1950s. Walk through the history and heart of this vanished Sacramento neighborhood and discover a vital chapter of our city’s past through rare photographs and artifacts from family collections.

Join Our Volunteer Corps for Time of Remembrance
Saturday, January 15 | 10:30 - 2:30 pm


Looking for a rewarding way to serve the community while sharing a pivotal chapter of history with students? We are seeking volunteers to assist with Time of Remembrance, the popular field trip program focused on the wrongful incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII. You don’t need to be a camp survivor or descendant to participate—we welcome volunteers from all backgrounds to serve as group leaders, classroom presenters, and tour guides.

Learn more or RSVP for the Time of Remembrance Volunteer Open House at the link below.

Northern California Time of Remembrance (NCTOR): Preserving History
Saturday, February 14 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Join us at the Museum on Saturday, February 14 for the Northern California Time of Remembrance event, presented by local JACL chapters.

This year’s event, “Preserving History,” features Naomi Ostwald Kawamura, executive director of Densho, a Seattle-based nonprofit and digital archive that preserves and shares the history of Japanese American wartime incarceration to promote equity and justice today. Also presenting is Duncan Ryuken Williams, the founder of the Ireichō Project, a national monument that will be onsite at the Museum during the program.

2025 RECAP
The Year in Review

As we ring in 2026, we’re reflecting on an incredible 2025 at the Museum. We celebrated American servicewomen in WWII with "Our War Too: Women in Service," opened a brand new redesigned California Hall of Fame exhibit, and brought the stories of the Black Panthers to the Museum with "Revolutionary Grain" and its grand opening event, "By the People, for the People."

Over the summer we welcomed 50 kids to California Time Traveler Camp for a week of learning and fun. In the fall, "Recuerdos Ilustrados: Día de los Muertos 2025" opened during our vibrant annual fiesta. We even celebrated the Golden State's 175th birthday at our California Statehood Day Celebration—complete with the original California constitution on display courtesy of the California State Archives! 


We had a blast connecting with our incredible members at exclusive gatherings, local walking tours, book talks, lively Q&As, and other special programs. We hosted more member-exclusive events than ever before in 2025, and we're thrilled to keep the energy going strong into 2026.

A huge thank you to our volunteers for making everything possible. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Here’s to even more inspiring exhibits, events, and connections in 2026!

A Look Back...

Our War Too: Women in Service

Revolutionary Grain: Celebrating the Spirit of the Black Panthers in Portraits and Stories

Caliifornia Time Traveler Camp 2025

Día de los Muertos Fiesta & Día de los Muertos 2025 exhibit grand opening

Caliifornia Hall of Fame Exhibit Redesign

Original California Constitution on display during California Statehood Day Celebration

Museum Updates

We're Hiring! Development Associate


We are looking for a Development Associate to help maintain a stable donor and member base while advancing our mission to educate people about California’s rich history and diversity. To learn more or apply, click the link below.

Now Booking Spring 2026 Field Trips

Ideal for 2nd – 12th grade classes, all programs explore the state’s history, arts and culture from diverse perspectives, increasing empathy, tolerance and critical thinking skills for students.

Choose from seven unique learning experiences aligned with History-Social Science, Common Core ELA, Civics outcomes and Ethnic Studies highlighting a range of California topics.

Museums on Us: 
Free Admission for BOA Cardholders

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: State Employee Free Admission


The California Museum invites all current California state employees to visit for free on the fourth Friday of each month from 12-3 pm. Free admission will be provided to the first 100 state employees with a current state employee ID badge who visit the Museum during the 12-3 pm Fourth Friday timeframe. Walk-in only.

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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