CALIFORNIA MUSEUM

Uprooted! Explore the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring loved ones lost in this new online exhibit launching at the Museum’s Fiesta at Home on Sat., Oct. 24. The Museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm with new visitor protocols.

VISITOR GUIDE

Download our digital Visitor Guide highlighting current exhibits, gallery maps, visitor etiquette and more to prepare for

CA MISSIONS

California Missions Field Trip Tour Offering a comprehensive overview of the state’s transformation from a Spanish outpost to a thriving frontier on the verge of U.S. statehood CA CONVERSATIONS: SACRAMENTO'S JAPANTOWN Event. December 15, 2020. California Conversations: Sacramento’s Japantown. Thurs., May 20, 2021 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Zoom discussion: Free for up to 100 participants – SOLD OUT AS OF MAY 3, 3021. YouTube Live Stream: Free with advance registration. Revisit the stories of a local lost neighborhood during “California

Conversations

MODOC - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM archives plaza • 1020 o st, sacramento • (916) 653-7524 • © 2021 california museum. all rights reserved. CA INDIANS WORKSHEETS Explore the experiences of California Indians reclaiming their Indigenous languages in this activity aligned with 5th-12th grade Common Core and State Content Standards. Explore the people featured in the Museum's California Indians Oral History series in this activity aligned with K-8th grade Common Core and State Content

standards.

ORAL HISTORIES

California Indians: videos. Click the buttons below to see videos related to those topics. This project was made possible with support from Cal Humanities, an independent non-profit state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, visit www.calhum.org. Read more. KOKORO - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento’s Lost Japantown Online. To explore, use the embedded version below or view fullscreen version on Google Arts & Culture. Read more. 8TH CLASS - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Civil Rights Advocate (1874-1969) California Connection: . Moved to California in 1912, and resided in Los Angeles until her death Achievements: . Charlotta Bass was a civil rights activist who in 1912 became the first African-American woman to own and operate a newspaper in the United States and who in 1952 became the first to be nominated for Vice President of the United States. MAJOR GENERAL ANTHONY L. JACKSON Major General Anthony L. Jackson is the 19th Director of California State Parks, and was appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown on November 13, 2012 and sworn-in by Natural Resources Agency Secretary John Laird on November 16, 2012. Major General Jackson has a Master’s Degree in History from San Jose State University (1973). Jackson is also a

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM

Uprooted! Explore the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring loved ones lost in this new online exhibit launching at the Museum’s Fiesta at Home on Sat., Oct. 24. The Museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm with new visitor protocols.

VISITOR GUIDE

Download our digital Visitor Guide highlighting current exhibits, gallery maps, visitor etiquette and more to prepare for

CA MISSIONS

California Missions Field Trip Tour Offering a comprehensive overview of the state’s transformation from a Spanish outpost to a thriving frontier on the verge of U.S. statehood CA CONVERSATIONS: SACRAMENTO'S JAPANTOWN Event. December 15, 2020. California Conversations: Sacramento’s Japantown. Thurs., May 20, 2021 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Zoom discussion: Free for up to 100 participants – SOLD OUT AS OF MAY 3, 3021. YouTube Live Stream: Free with advance registration. Revisit the stories of a local lost neighborhood during “California

Conversations

MODOC - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM archives plaza • 1020 o st, sacramento • (916) 653-7524 • © 2021 california museum. all rights reserved. CA INDIANS WORKSHEETS Explore the experiences of California Indians reclaiming their Indigenous languages in this activity aligned with 5th-12th grade Common Core and State Content Standards. Explore the people featured in the Museum's California Indians Oral History series in this activity aligned with K-8th grade Common Core and State Content

standards.

ORAL HISTORIES

California Indians: videos. Click the buttons below to see videos related to those topics. This project was made possible with support from Cal Humanities, an independent non-profit state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, visit www.calhum.org. Read more. KOKORO - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento’s Lost Japantown Online. To explore, use the embedded version below or view fullscreen version on Google Arts & Culture. Read more. 8TH CLASS - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Civil Rights Advocate (1874-1969) California Connection: . Moved to California in 1912, and resided in Los Angeles until her death Achievements: . Charlotta Bass was a civil rights activist who in 1912 became the first African-American woman to own and operate a newspaper in the United States and who in 1952 became the first to be nominated for Vice President of the United States. MAJOR GENERAL ANTHONY L. JACKSON Major General Anthony L. Jackson is the 19th Director of California State Parks, and was appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown on November 13, 2012 and sworn-in by Natural Resources Agency Secretary John Laird on November 16, 2012. Major General Jackson has a Master’s Degree in History from San Jose State University (1973). Jackson is also a

ONLINE EXHIBITS

Online Exhibits. Courtesy of John S. Huerta Arte. Explore the annual Mexican cultural tradition in this online exhibit launching on October 24, 2020. Explore the life and career of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in this new online exhibit launching January 19, 2021. Explore the history of Sacramento's lost Japantown in the online version of

VISITOR GUIDE

Download our digital Visitor Guide highlighting current exhibits, gallery maps, visitor etiquette and more to prepare for your visit and conduct a self-guided tour. HOURS, ADMISSION & TICKETS Last admission is one hour before closing. For questions or assistance with admission, please call (916) 653-0650 during Museum hours listed below or email reservations@californiamuseum.org during administrative hours Monday through Friday from 9 ARTIFACTS - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Each activity is appropriate for students in Kindergarten through 12th grades and aligns with Common Core and State Content standards as detailed in the overview of each activity sheet. To download a PDF of each individual worksheet, right-click on the graphic below and select “Save link as” to save to your computer or mobile device. LOCAL MUSEUMS UNITE TO EXTEND MASK POLICY Coalition announces continued mask requirement ahead of eased restrictions for indoor museums starting June 15. SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — June 11, 2021: Today, a coalition of Sacramento museums announced plans to continue requiring masks for all visitors over age two, volunteers and staff. The following statement was issued in anticipation of eased restrictions for indoor museums by the JULY-SEPTEMBER 2021 EXHIBITS & EVENTS Home of the official California Hall of Fame. Search Menu. More

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ORAL HISTORIES

California Indians: videos. Click the buttons below to see videos related to those topics. This project was made possible with support from Cal Humanities, an independent non-profit state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, visit www.calhum.org. Read more. CA INDIANS WORKSHEETS Explore the experiences of California Indians reclaiming their Indigenous languages in this activity aligned with 5th-12th grade Common Core and State Content Standards. Explore the people featured in the Museum's California Indians Oral History series in this activity aligned with K-8th grade Common Core and State Content

standards.

8TH CLASS - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Civil Rights Advocate (1874-1969) California Connection: . Moved to California in 1912, and resided in Los Angeles until her death Achievements: . Charlotta Bass was a civil rights activist who in 1912 became the first African-American woman to own and operate a newspaper in the United States and who in 1952 became the first to be nominated for Vice President of the United States. CELEBRATE WOMEN PATCH TOUR This program offers participating Girl Scout™ troops the opportunity to earn “Celebrate Women” patches while enjoying a self-guided virtual tour of the Museum and learning about California women’s contributions to history.

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM

Uprooted! Explore the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring loved ones lost in this new online exhibit launching at the Museum’s Fiesta at Home on Sat., Oct. 24. The Museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm with new visitor protocols. HOURS, ADMISSION & TICKETS Private Event. June 11, 2021. Closed 10 am-12:30 pm. Independence Day. July 4, 2021. Closed. Thanksgiving Day. November 25, 2021. Closed. Christmas Day. December 25, 2021 ARTIFACTS - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Each activity is appropriate for students in Kindergarten through 12th grades and aligns with Common Core and State Content standards as detailed in the overview of each activity sheet. To download a PDF of each individual worksheet, right-click on the graphic below and select “Save link as” to save to your computer or mobile device. CA CONVERSATIONS: SACRAMENTO'S JAPANTOWN Event. December 15, 2020. California Conversations: Sacramento’s Japantown. Thurs., May 20, 2021 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Zoom discussion: Free for up to 100 participants – SOLD OUT AS OF MAY 3, 3021. YouTube Live Stream: Free with advance registration. Revisit the stories of a local lost neighborhood during “California

Conversations

MODOC - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM archives plaza • 1020 o st, sacramento • (916) 653-7524 • © 2021 california museum. all rights reserved.

CALIFORNIA INDIANS

California Indians: The First People. Initially developed under the direction of a Native Advisory Council in 2011, “California Indians: The First People” is the only exhibit of its kind in the state to present the unique contributions of California’s Native Peoples in their own voice. Through artifacts, original art, oral histories and

MERLE HAGGARD

1937 – 2016 “Legend” is the word usually used to describe Merle Haggard. It’s an acknowledgement of his artistry and his standing as “the poet of the common man;” a tribute to his commercial success and to the lasting mark he has made, not just on country music, but on American music as a whole.

HARVEY MILK

Harvey Milk. Inductee February 17, 2012. 1930-1978. The first openly gay person elected to a significant public office in the United States, Harvey Milk put the dream of equal rights within reach for all. Milk encouraged lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) citizens to live their lives openly, believing that was the only way

they

REVEREND JAMES M. LAWSON, JR. He is a teacher for low-wage workers organizing into unions and has worked with hotel workers, janitors, security officers and home care workers. And for many decades, he has worked as a United Methodist pastor of congregations in Ohio, Tennessee, and Los Angeles. Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr. and Dorothy Lawson have been companions for 61

years.

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH LESSON PLAN CALIFORNIA MUSEUM • ARCHIVES PLAZA • 1020 O STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • (916) 653-7524 • CALIFORNIAMUSEUM.ORG OBJECTIVES: Students will analyze and interpret the lyrics of the Gold Rush song, Oh, California! While doing so,

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM

Uprooted! Explore the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring loved ones lost in this new online exhibit launching at the Museum’s Fiesta at Home on Sat., Oct. 24. The Museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm with new visitor protocols. HOURS, ADMISSION & TICKETS Private Event. June 11, 2021. Closed 10 am-12:30 pm. Independence Day. July 4, 2021. Closed. Thanksgiving Day. November 25, 2021. Closed. Christmas Day. December 25, 2021 ARTIFACTS - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Each activity is appropriate for students in Kindergarten through 12th grades and aligns with Common Core and State Content standards as detailed in the overview of each activity sheet. To download a PDF of each individual worksheet, right-click on the graphic below and select “Save link as” to save to your computer or mobile device. CA CONVERSATIONS: SACRAMENTO'S JAPANTOWN Event. December 15, 2020. California Conversations: Sacramento’s Japantown. Thurs., May 20, 2021 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Zoom discussion: Free for up to 100 participants – SOLD OUT AS OF MAY 3, 3021. YouTube Live Stream: Free with advance registration. Revisit the stories of a local lost neighborhood during “California

Conversations

MODOC - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM archives plaza • 1020 o st, sacramento • (916) 653-7524 • © 2021 california museum. all rights reserved.

CALIFORNIA INDIANS

California Indians: The First People. Initially developed under the direction of a Native Advisory Council in 2011, “California Indians: The First People” is the only exhibit of its kind in the state to present the unique contributions of California’s Native Peoples in their own voice. Through artifacts, original art, oral histories and

MERLE HAGGARD

1937 – 2016 “Legend” is the word usually used to describe Merle Haggard. It’s an acknowledgement of his artistry and his standing as “the poet of the common man;” a tribute to his commercial success and to the lasting mark he has made, not just on country music, but on American music as a whole.

HARVEY MILK

Harvey Milk. Inductee February 17, 2012. 1930-1978. The first openly gay person elected to a significant public office in the United States, Harvey Milk put the dream of equal rights within reach for all. Milk encouraged lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) citizens to live their lives openly, believing that was the only way

they

REVEREND JAMES M. LAWSON, JR. He is a teacher for low-wage workers organizing into unions and has worked with hotel workers, janitors, security officers and home care workers. And for many decades, he has worked as a United Methodist pastor of congregations in Ohio, Tennessee, and Los Angeles. Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr. and Dorothy Lawson have been companions for 61

years.

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH LESSON PLAN CALIFORNIA MUSEUM • ARCHIVES PLAZA • 1020 O STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • (916) 653-7524 • CALIFORNIAMUSEUM.ORG OBJECTIVES: Students will analyze and interpret the lyrics of the Gold Rush song, Oh, California! While doing so,

VISITOR GUIDE

Download our digital Visitor Guide highlighting current exhibits, gallery maps, visitor etiquette and more to prepare for

CA MISSIONS

California Missions Field Trip Tour Offering a comprehensive overview of the state’s transformation from a Spanish outpost to a thriving frontier on the verge of U.S. statehood MEMBERSHIP - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM 1 year: $40.00. 2 years: $70.00. Benefits: Free admission for 1 child & 1 guest. 1 personalized member card. Monarch the Grizzly Bear backpack & California flag (+$6.95 s/h or free pickup) Invitations to free member events & exhibit openings. Discounted admission on ticketed events & camp programs. 10% off at Museum Store & Gold Rush

Grille.

JULY-SEPTEMBER 2021 EXHIBITS & EVENTS Home of the official California Hall of Fame. Search Menu. More

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CALIFORNIA INDIANS

California Indians: The First People. Initially developed under the direction of a Native Advisory Council in 2011, “California Indians: The First People” is the only exhibit of its kind in the state to present the unique contributions of California’s Native Peoples in their own voice. Through artifacts, original art, oral histories and KOKORO - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento’s Lost Japantown Online. To explore, use the embedded version below or view fullscreen version on Google Arts & Culture. Read more. CALIFORNIA'S REMARKABLE WOMEN Missions Activity. Teacher Week Activity. Transcontinental Railroad Activity. Uprooted Worksheet. Women Inspire Activity. Women's History Month Activity. Women's Suffrage. For STATE SYMBOLS COLORING BOOK ARCHIVES PLAZA · 1020 O ST, SACRAMENTO CA 95814 ·(916) 653-7524 �CaliforniaMuseum.org STATE SYMBOLS COLORING BOOK A free Distance Learning activity aligned with REVEREND JAMES M. LAWSON, JR. He is a teacher for low-wage workers organizing into unions and has worked with hotel workers, janitors, security officers and home care workers. And for many decades, he has worked as a United Methodist pastor of congregations in Ohio, Tennessee, and Los Angeles. Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr. and Dorothy Lawson have been companions for 61

years.

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH LESSON PLAN CALIFORNIA MUSEUM • ARCHIVES PLAZA • 1020 O STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • (916) 653-7524 • CALIFORNIAMUSEUM.ORG OBJECTIVES: Students will analyze and interpret the lyrics of the Gold Rush song, Oh, California! While doing so,

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM

Uprooted! Explore the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring loved ones lost in this new online exhibit launching at the Museum’s Fiesta at Home on Sat., Oct. 24. The Museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm with new visitor protocols. HOURS, ADMISSION & TICKETS Private Event. June 11, 2021. Closed 10 am-12:30 pm. Independence Day. July 4, 2021. Closed. Thanksgiving Day. November 25, 2021. Closed. Christmas Day. December 25, 2021 ARTIFACTS - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Each activity is appropriate for students in Kindergarten through 12th grades and aligns with Common Core and State Content standards as detailed in the overview of each activity sheet. To download a PDF of each individual worksheet, right-click on the graphic below and select “Save link as” to save to your computer or mobile device. CA CONVERSATIONS: SACRAMENTO'S JAPANTOWN Event. December 15, 2020. California Conversations: Sacramento’s Japantown. Thurs., May 20, 2021 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Zoom discussion: Free for up to 100 participants – SOLD OUT AS OF MAY 3, 3021. YouTube Live Stream: Free with advance registration. Revisit the stories of a local lost neighborhood during “California

Conversations

MODOC - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM archives plaza • 1020 o st, sacramento • (916) 653-7524 • © 2021 california museum. all rights reserved.

CALIFORNIA INDIANS

California Indians: The First People. Initially developed under the direction of a Native Advisory Council in 2011, “California Indians: The First People” is the only exhibit of its kind in the state to present the unique contributions of California’s Native Peoples in their own voice. Through artifacts, original art, oral histories and

MERLE HAGGARD

1937 – 2016 “Legend” is the word usually used to describe Merle Haggard. It’s an acknowledgement of his artistry and his standing as “the poet of the common man;” a tribute to his commercial success and to the lasting mark he has made, not just on country music, but on American music as a whole.

HARVEY MILK

Harvey Milk. Inductee February 17, 2012. 1930-1978. The first openly gay person elected to a significant public office in the United States, Harvey Milk put the dream of equal rights within reach for all. Milk encouraged lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) citizens to live their lives openly, believing that was the only way

they

REVEREND JAMES M. LAWSON, JR. He is a teacher for low-wage workers organizing into unions and has worked with hotel workers, janitors, security officers and home care workers. And for many decades, he has worked as a United Methodist pastor of congregations in Ohio, Tennessee, and Los Angeles. Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr. and Dorothy Lawson have been companions for 61

years.

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH LESSON PLAN CALIFORNIA MUSEUM • ARCHIVES PLAZA • 1020 O STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • (916) 653-7524 • CALIFORNIAMUSEUM.ORG OBJECTIVES: Students will analyze and interpret the lyrics of the Gold Rush song, Oh, California! While doing so,

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM

Uprooted! Explore the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring loved ones lost in this new online exhibit launching at the Museum’s Fiesta at Home on Sat., Oct. 24. The Museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm with new visitor protocols. HOURS, ADMISSION & TICKETS Private Event. June 11, 2021. Closed 10 am-12:30 pm. Independence Day. July 4, 2021. Closed. Thanksgiving Day. November 25, 2021. Closed. Christmas Day. December 25, 2021 ARTIFACTS - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Each activity is appropriate for students in Kindergarten through 12th grades and aligns with Common Core and State Content standards as detailed in the overview of each activity sheet. To download a PDF of each individual worksheet, right-click on the graphic below and select “Save link as” to save to your computer or mobile device. CA CONVERSATIONS: SACRAMENTO'S JAPANTOWN Event. December 15, 2020. California Conversations: Sacramento’s Japantown. Thurs., May 20, 2021 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Zoom discussion: Free for up to 100 participants – SOLD OUT AS OF MAY 3, 3021. YouTube Live Stream: Free with advance registration. Revisit the stories of a local lost neighborhood during “California

Conversations

MODOC - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM archives plaza • 1020 o st, sacramento • (916) 653-7524 • © 2021 california museum. all rights reserved.

CALIFORNIA INDIANS

California Indians: The First People. Initially developed under the direction of a Native Advisory Council in 2011, “California Indians: The First People” is the only exhibit of its kind in the state to present the unique contributions of California’s Native Peoples in their own voice. Through artifacts, original art, oral histories and

MERLE HAGGARD

1937 – 2016 “Legend” is the word usually used to describe Merle Haggard. It’s an acknowledgement of his artistry and his standing as “the poet of the common man;” a tribute to his commercial success and to the lasting mark he has made, not just on country music, but on American music as a whole.

HARVEY MILK

Harvey Milk. Inductee February 17, 2012. 1930-1978. The first openly gay person elected to a significant public office in the United States, Harvey Milk put the dream of equal rights within reach for all. Milk encouraged lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) citizens to live their lives openly, believing that was the only way

they

REVEREND JAMES M. LAWSON, JR. He is a teacher for low-wage workers organizing into unions and has worked with hotel workers, janitors, security officers and home care workers. And for many decades, he has worked as a United Methodist pastor of congregations in Ohio, Tennessee, and Los Angeles. Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr. and Dorothy Lawson have been companions for 61

years.

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH LESSON PLAN CALIFORNIA MUSEUM • ARCHIVES PLAZA • 1020 O STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • (916) 653-7524 • CALIFORNIAMUSEUM.ORG OBJECTIVES: Students will analyze and interpret the lyrics of the Gold Rush song, Oh, California! While doing so,

VISITOR GUIDE

Download our digital Visitor Guide highlighting current exhibits, gallery maps, visitor etiquette and more to prepare for

CA MISSIONS

California Missions Field Trip Tour Offering a comprehensive overview of the state’s transformation from a Spanish outpost to a thriving frontier on the verge of U.S. statehood MEMBERSHIP - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM 1 year: $40.00. 2 years: $70.00. Benefits: Free admission for 1 child & 1 guest. 1 personalized member card. Monarch the Grizzly Bear backpack & California flag (+$6.95 s/h or free pickup) Invitations to free member events & exhibit openings. Discounted admission on ticketed events & camp programs. 10% off at Museum Store & Gold Rush

Grille.

JULY-SEPTEMBER 2021 EXHIBITS & EVENTS Home of the official California Hall of Fame. Search Menu. More

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CALIFORNIA INDIANS

California Indians: The First People. Initially developed under the direction of a Native Advisory Council in 2011, “California Indians: The First People” is the only exhibit of its kind in the state to present the unique contributions of California’s Native Peoples in their own voice. Through artifacts, original art, oral histories and KOKORO - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento’s Lost Japantown Online. To explore, use the embedded version below or view fullscreen version on Google Arts & Culture. Read more. CALIFORNIA'S REMARKABLE WOMEN Missions Activity. Teacher Week Activity. Transcontinental Railroad Activity. Uprooted Worksheet. Women Inspire Activity. Women's History Month Activity. Women's Suffrage. For STATE SYMBOLS COLORING BOOK ARCHIVES PLAZA · 1020 O ST, SACRAMENTO CA 95814 ·(916) 653-7524 �CaliforniaMuseum.org STATE SYMBOLS COLORING BOOK A free Distance Learning activity aligned with REVEREND JAMES M. LAWSON, JR. He is a teacher for low-wage workers organizing into unions and has worked with hotel workers, janitors, security officers and home care workers. And for many decades, he has worked as a United Methodist pastor of congregations in Ohio, Tennessee, and Los Angeles. Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr. and Dorothy Lawson have been companions for 61

years.

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH LESSON PLAN CALIFORNIA MUSEUM • ARCHIVES PLAZA • 1020 O STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • (916) 653-7524 • CALIFORNIAMUSEUM.ORG OBJECTIVES: Students will analyze and interpret the lyrics of the Gold Rush song, Oh, California! While doing so,

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM

Uprooted! Explore the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring loved ones lost in this new online exhibit launching at the Museum’s Fiesta at Home on Sat., Oct. 24. The Museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm with new visitor protocols. HOURS, ADMISSION & TICKETS Private Event. June 11, 2021. Closed 10 am-12:30 pm. Independence Day. July 4, 2021. Closed. Thanksgiving Day. November 25, 2021. Closed. Christmas Day. December 25, 2021 ARTIFACTS - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Each activity is appropriate for students in Kindergarten through 12th grades and aligns with Common Core and State Content standards as detailed in the overview of each activity sheet. To download a PDF of each individual worksheet, right-click on the graphic below and select “Save link as” to save to your computer or mobile device. CA CONVERSATIONS: SACRAMENTO'S JAPANTOWN Event. December 15, 2020. California Conversations: Sacramento’s Japantown. Thurs., May 20, 2021 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Zoom discussion: Free for up to 100 participants – SOLD OUT AS OF MAY 3, 3021. YouTube Live Stream: Free with advance registration. Revisit the stories of a local lost neighborhood during “California

Conversations

MODOC - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM archives plaza • 1020 o st, sacramento • (916) 653-7524 • © 2021 california museum. all rights reserved.

CALIFORNIA INDIANS

California Indians: The First People. Initially developed under the direction of a Native Advisory Council in 2011, “California Indians: The First People” is the only exhibit of its kind in the state to present the unique contributions of California’s Native Peoples in their own voice. Through artifacts, original art, oral histories and

MERLE HAGGARD

1937 – 2016 “Legend” is the word usually used to describe Merle Haggard. It’s an acknowledgement of his artistry and his standing as “the poet of the common man;” a tribute to his commercial success and to the lasting mark he has made, not just on country music, but on American music as a whole.

HARVEY MILK

Harvey Milk. Inductee February 17, 2012. 1930-1978. The first openly gay person elected to a significant public office in the United States, Harvey Milk put the dream of equal rights within reach for all. Milk encouraged lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) citizens to live their lives openly, believing that was the only way

they

REVEREND JAMES M. LAWSON, JR. He is a teacher for low-wage workers organizing into unions and has worked with hotel workers, janitors, security officers and home care workers. And for many decades, he has worked as a United Methodist pastor of congregations in Ohio, Tennessee, and Los Angeles. Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr. and Dorothy Lawson have been companions for 61

years.

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH LESSON PLAN CALIFORNIA MUSEUM • ARCHIVES PLAZA • 1020 O STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • (916) 653-7524 • CALIFORNIAMUSEUM.ORG OBJECTIVES: Students will analyze and interpret the lyrics of the Gold Rush song, Oh, California! While doing so,

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM

Uprooted! Explore the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring loved ones lost in this new online exhibit launching at the Museum’s Fiesta at Home on Sat., Oct. 24. The Museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm with new visitor protocols. HOURS, ADMISSION & TICKETS Private Event. June 11, 2021. Closed 10 am-12:30 pm. Independence Day. July 4, 2021. Closed. Thanksgiving Day. November 25, 2021. Closed. Christmas Day. December 25, 2021 ARTIFACTS - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Each activity is appropriate for students in Kindergarten through 12th grades and aligns with Common Core and State Content standards as detailed in the overview of each activity sheet. To download a PDF of each individual worksheet, right-click on the graphic below and select “Save link as” to save to your computer or mobile device. CA CONVERSATIONS: SACRAMENTO'S JAPANTOWN Event. December 15, 2020. California Conversations: Sacramento’s Japantown. Thurs., May 20, 2021 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Zoom discussion: Free for up to 100 participants – SOLD OUT AS OF MAY 3, 3021. YouTube Live Stream: Free with advance registration. Revisit the stories of a local lost neighborhood during “California

Conversations

MODOC - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM archives plaza • 1020 o st, sacramento • (916) 653-7524 • © 2021 california museum. all rights reserved.

CALIFORNIA INDIANS

California Indians: The First People. Initially developed under the direction of a Native Advisory Council in 2011, “California Indians: The First People” is the only exhibit of its kind in the state to present the unique contributions of California’s Native Peoples in their own voice. Through artifacts, original art, oral histories and

MERLE HAGGARD

1937 – 2016 “Legend” is the word usually used to describe Merle Haggard. It’s an acknowledgement of his artistry and his standing as “the poet of the common man;” a tribute to his commercial success and to the lasting mark he has made, not just on country music, but on American music as a whole.

HARVEY MILK

Harvey Milk. Inductee February 17, 2012. 1930-1978. The first openly gay person elected to a significant public office in the United States, Harvey Milk put the dream of equal rights within reach for all. Milk encouraged lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) citizens to live their lives openly, believing that was the only way

they

REVEREND JAMES M. LAWSON, JR. He is a teacher for low-wage workers organizing into unions and has worked with hotel workers, janitors, security officers and home care workers. And for many decades, he has worked as a United Methodist pastor of congregations in Ohio, Tennessee, and Los Angeles. Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr. and Dorothy Lawson have been companions for 61

years.

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH LESSON PLAN CALIFORNIA MUSEUM • ARCHIVES PLAZA • 1020 O STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • (916) 653-7524 • CALIFORNIAMUSEUM.ORG OBJECTIVES: Students will analyze and interpret the lyrics of the Gold Rush song, Oh, California! While doing so,

VISITOR GUIDE

Download our digital Visitor Guide highlighting current exhibits, gallery maps, visitor etiquette and more to prepare for

CA MISSIONS

California Missions Field Trip Tour Offering a comprehensive overview of the state’s transformation from a Spanish outpost to a thriving frontier on the verge of U.S. statehood MEMBERSHIP - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM 1 year: $40.00. 2 years: $70.00. Benefits: Free admission for 1 child & 1 guest. 1 personalized member card. Monarch the Grizzly Bear backpack & California flag (+$6.95 s/h or free pickup) Invitations to free member events & exhibit openings. Discounted admission on ticketed events & camp programs. 10% off at Museum Store & Gold Rush

Grille.

JULY-SEPTEMBER 2021 EXHIBITS & EVENTS Home of the official California Hall of Fame. Search Menu. More

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CALIFORNIA INDIANS

California Indians: The First People. Initially developed under the direction of a Native Advisory Council in 2011, “California Indians: The First People” is the only exhibit of its kind in the state to present the unique contributions of California’s Native Peoples in their own voice. Through artifacts, original art, oral histories and KOKORO - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento’s Lost Japantown Online. To explore, use the embedded version below or view fullscreen version on Google Arts & Culture. Read more. CALIFORNIA'S REMARKABLE WOMEN Missions Activity. Teacher Week Activity. Transcontinental Railroad Activity. Uprooted Worksheet. Women Inspire Activity. Women's History Month Activity. Women's Suffrage. For STATE SYMBOLS COLORING BOOK ARCHIVES PLAZA · 1020 O ST, SACRAMENTO CA 95814 ·(916) 653-7524 �CaliforniaMuseum.org STATE SYMBOLS COLORING BOOK A free Distance Learning activity aligned with REVEREND JAMES M. LAWSON, JR. He is a teacher for low-wage workers organizing into unions and has worked with hotel workers, janitors, security officers and home care workers. And for many decades, he has worked as a United Methodist pastor of congregations in Ohio, Tennessee, and Los Angeles. Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr. and Dorothy Lawson have been companions for 61

years.

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH LESSON PLAN CALIFORNIA MUSEUM • ARCHIVES PLAZA • 1020 O STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • (916) 653-7524 • CALIFORNIAMUSEUM.ORG OBJECTIVES: Students will analyze and interpret the lyrics of the Gold Rush song, Oh, California! While doing so,

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Uprooted! Explore the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring loved ones lost in this new online exhibit launching at the Museum’s Fiesta at Home on Sat., Oct. 24. The Museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm with new visitor protocols. HOURS, ADMISSION & TICKETS Private Event. June 11, 2021. Closed 10 am-12:30 pm. Independence Day. July 4, 2021. Closed. Thanksgiving Day. November 25, 2021. Closed. Christmas Day. December 25, 2021 ARTIFACTS - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Each activity is appropriate for students in Kindergarten through 12th grades and aligns with Common Core and State Content standards as detailed in the overview of each activity sheet. To download a PDF of each individual worksheet, right-click on the graphic below and select “Save link as” to save to your computer or mobile device. CA CONVERSATIONS: SACRAMENTO'S JAPANTOWN Event. December 15, 2020. California Conversations: Sacramento’s Japantown. Thurs., May 20, 2021 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Zoom discussion: Free for up to 100 participants – SOLD OUT AS OF MAY 3, 3021. YouTube Live Stream: Free with advance registration. Revisit the stories of a local lost neighborhood during “California

Conversations

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California Indians: The First People. Initially developed under the direction of a Native Advisory Council in 2011, “California Indians: The First People” is the only exhibit of its kind in the state to present the unique contributions of California’s Native Peoples in their own voice. Through artifacts, original art, oral histories and

MERLE HAGGARD

1937 – 2016 “Legend” is the word usually used to describe Merle Haggard. It’s an acknowledgement of his artistry and his standing as “the poet of the common man;” a tribute to his commercial success and to the lasting mark he has made, not just on country music, but on American music as a whole.

HARVEY MILK

Harvey Milk. Inductee February 17, 2012. 1930-1978. The first openly gay person elected to a significant public office in the United States, Harvey Milk put the dream of equal rights within reach for all. Milk encouraged lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) citizens to live their lives openly, believing that was the only way

they

REVEREND JAMES M. LAWSON, JR. He is a teacher for low-wage workers organizing into unions and has worked with hotel workers, janitors, security officers and home care workers. And for many decades, he has worked as a United Methodist pastor of congregations in Ohio, Tennessee, and Los Angeles. Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr. and Dorothy Lawson have been companions for 61

years.

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH LESSON PLAN CALIFORNIA MUSEUM • ARCHIVES PLAZA • 1020 O STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • (916) 653-7524 • CALIFORNIAMUSEUM.ORG OBJECTIVES: Students will analyze and interpret the lyrics of the Gold Rush song, Oh, California! While doing so,

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM

Uprooted! Explore the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring loved ones lost in this new online exhibit launching at the Museum’s Fiesta at Home on Sat., Oct. 24. The Museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm with new visitor protocols. HOURS, ADMISSION & TICKETS Private Event. June 11, 2021. Closed 10 am-12:30 pm. Independence Day. July 4, 2021. Closed. Thanksgiving Day. November 25, 2021. Closed. Christmas Day. December 25, 2021 ARTIFACTS - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Each activity is appropriate for students in Kindergarten through 12th grades and aligns with Common Core and State Content standards as detailed in the overview of each activity sheet. To download a PDF of each individual worksheet, right-click on the graphic below and select “Save link as” to save to your computer or mobile device. CA CONVERSATIONS: SACRAMENTO'S JAPANTOWN Event. December 15, 2020. California Conversations: Sacramento’s Japantown. Thurs., May 20, 2021 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Zoom discussion: Free for up to 100 participants – SOLD OUT AS OF MAY 3, 3021. YouTube Live Stream: Free with advance registration. Revisit the stories of a local lost neighborhood during “California

Conversations

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CALIFORNIA INDIANS

California Indians: The First People. Initially developed under the direction of a Native Advisory Council in 2011, “California Indians: The First People” is the only exhibit of its kind in the state to present the unique contributions of California’s Native Peoples in their own voice. Through artifacts, original art, oral histories and

MERLE HAGGARD

1937 – 2016 “Legend” is the word usually used to describe Merle Haggard. It’s an acknowledgement of his artistry and his standing as “the poet of the common man;” a tribute to his commercial success and to the lasting mark he has made, not just on country music, but on American music as a whole.

HARVEY MILK

Harvey Milk. Inductee February 17, 2012. 1930-1978. The first openly gay person elected to a significant public office in the United States, Harvey Milk put the dream of equal rights within reach for all. Milk encouraged lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) citizens to live their lives openly, believing that was the only way

they

REVEREND JAMES M. LAWSON, JR. He is a teacher for low-wage workers organizing into unions and has worked with hotel workers, janitors, security officers and home care workers. And for many decades, he has worked as a United Methodist pastor of congregations in Ohio, Tennessee, and Los Angeles. Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr. and Dorothy Lawson have been companions for 61

years.

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH LESSON PLAN CALIFORNIA MUSEUM • ARCHIVES PLAZA • 1020 O STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • (916) 653-7524 • CALIFORNIAMUSEUM.ORG OBJECTIVES: Students will analyze and interpret the lyrics of the Gold Rush song, Oh, California! While doing so,

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California Missions Field Trip Tour Offering a comprehensive overview of the state’s transformation from a Spanish outpost to a thriving frontier on the verge of U.S. statehood MEMBERSHIP - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM 1 year: $40.00. 2 years: $70.00. Benefits: Free admission for 1 child & 1 guest. 1 personalized member card. Monarch the Grizzly Bear backpack & California flag (+$6.95 s/h or free pickup) Invitations to free member events & exhibit openings. Discounted admission on ticketed events & camp programs. 10% off at Museum Store & Gold Rush

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California Indians: The First People. Initially developed under the direction of a Native Advisory Council in 2011, “California Indians: The First People” is the only exhibit of its kind in the state to present the unique contributions of California’s Native Peoples in their own voice. Through artifacts, original art, oral histories and KOKORO - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento’s Lost Japantown Online. To explore, use the embedded version below or view fullscreen version on Google Arts & Culture. Read more. CALIFORNIA'S REMARKABLE WOMEN Missions Activity. Teacher Week Activity. Transcontinental Railroad Activity. Uprooted Worksheet. Women Inspire Activity. Women's History Month Activity. Women's Suffrage. For STATE SYMBOLS COLORING BOOK ARCHIVES PLAZA · 1020 O ST, SACRAMENTO CA 95814 ·(916) 653-7524 �CaliforniaMuseum.org STATE SYMBOLS COLORING BOOK A free Distance Learning activity aligned with REVEREND JAMES M. LAWSON, JR. He is a teacher for low-wage workers organizing into unions and has worked with hotel workers, janitors, security officers and home care workers. And for many decades, he has worked as a United Methodist pastor of congregations in Ohio, Tennessee, and Los Angeles. Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr. and Dorothy Lawson have been companions for 61

years.

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH LESSON PLAN CALIFORNIA MUSEUM • ARCHIVES PLAZA • 1020 O STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • (916) 653-7524 • CALIFORNIAMUSEUM.ORG OBJECTIVES: Students will analyze and interpret the lyrics of the Gold Rush song, Oh, California! While doing so,

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM

Uprooted! Explore the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring loved ones lost in this new online exhibit launching at the Museum’s Fiesta at Home on Sat., Oct. 24. The Museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm with new visitor protocols.

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California Missions Field Trip Tour Offering a comprehensive overview of the state’s transformation from a Spanish outpost to a thriving frontier on the verge of U.S. statehood MODOC - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM archives plaza • 1020 o st, sacramento • (916) 653-7524 • © 2021 california museum. all rights reserved. CA INDIANS WORKSHEETS Explore the experiences of California Indians reclaiming their Indigenous languages in this activity aligned with 5th-12th grade Common Core and State Content Standards. Explore the people featured in the Museum's California Indians Oral History series in this activity aligned with K-8th grade Common Core and State Content

standards.

KOKORO - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento’s Lost Japantown Online. To explore, use the embedded version below or view fullscreen version on Google Arts & Culture. Read more. 8TH CLASS - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Civil Rights Advocate (1874-1969) California Connection: . Moved to California in 1912, and resided in Los Angeles until her death Achievements: . Charlotta Bass was a civil rights activist who in 1912 became the first African-American woman to own and operate a newspaper in the United States and who in 1952 became the first to be nominated for Vice President of the United States. CELEBRATE WOMEN PATCH TOUR This program offers participating Girl Scout™ troops the opportunity to earn “Celebrate Women” patches while enjoying a self-guided virtual tour of the Museum and learning about California women’s contributions to history. MAJOR GENERAL ANTHONY L. JACKSON Major General Anthony L. Jackson is the 19th Director of California State Parks, and was appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown on November 13, 2012 and sworn-in by Natural Resources Agency Secretary John Laird on November 16, 2012. Major General Jackson has a Master’s Degree in History from San Jose State University (1973). Jackson is also a

MERLE HAGGARD

1937 – 2016 “Legend” is the word usually used to describe Merle Haggard. It’s an acknowledgement of his artistry and his standing as “the poet of the common man;” a tribute to his commercial success and to the lasting mark he has made, not just on country music, but on American music as a whole.

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM

Uprooted! Explore the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring loved ones lost in this new online exhibit launching at the Museum’s Fiesta at Home on Sat., Oct. 24. The Museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm with new visitor protocols.

VISITOR GUIDE

Download our digital Visitor Guide highlighting current exhibits, gallery maps, visitor etiquette and more to prepare for

CA MISSIONS

California Missions Field Trip Tour Offering a comprehensive overview of the state’s transformation from a Spanish outpost to a thriving frontier on the verge of U.S. statehood MODOC - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM archives plaza • 1020 o st, sacramento • (916) 653-7524 • © 2021 california museum. all rights reserved. CA INDIANS WORKSHEETS Explore the experiences of California Indians reclaiming their Indigenous languages in this activity aligned with 5th-12th grade Common Core and State Content Standards. Explore the people featured in the Museum's California Indians Oral History series in this activity aligned with K-8th grade Common Core and State Content

standards.

KOKORO - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento’s Lost Japantown Online. To explore, use the embedded version below or view fullscreen version on Google Arts & Culture. Read more. 8TH CLASS - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Civil Rights Advocate (1874-1969) California Connection: . Moved to California in 1912, and resided in Los Angeles until her death Achievements: . Charlotta Bass was a civil rights activist who in 1912 became the first African-American woman to own and operate a newspaper in the United States and who in 1952 became the first to be nominated for Vice President of the United States. CELEBRATE WOMEN PATCH TOUR This program offers participating Girl Scout™ troops the opportunity to earn “Celebrate Women” patches while enjoying a self-guided virtual tour of the Museum and learning about California women’s contributions to history. MAJOR GENERAL ANTHONY L. JACKSON Major General Anthony L. Jackson is the 19th Director of California State Parks, and was appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown on November 13, 2012 and sworn-in by Natural Resources Agency Secretary John Laird on November 16, 2012. Major General Jackson has a Master’s Degree in History from San Jose State University (1973). Jackson is also a

MERLE HAGGARD

1937 – 2016 “Legend” is the word usually used to describe Merle Haggard. It’s an acknowledgement of his artistry and his standing as “the poet of the common man;” a tribute to his commercial success and to the lasting mark he has made, not just on country music, but on American music as a whole.

ONLINE EXHIBITS

Online Exhibits. Courtesy of John S. Huerta Arte. Explore the annual Mexican cultural tradition in this online exhibit launching on October 24, 2020. Explore the life and career of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in this new online exhibit launching January 19, 2021. Explore the history of Sacramento's lost Japantown in the online version of HOURS, ADMISSION & TICKETS Private Event. June 11, 2021. Closed 10 am-12:30 pm. Independence Day. July 4, 2021. Closed. Thanksgiving Day. November 25, 2021. Closed. Christmas Day. December 25, 2021

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MUSEUM HISTORY

Museum History. The California Museum opened on Sept. 9, 1998 through a unique partnership with the State of California as a private non-profit institution focused on California history and culture. Under the development of the Secretary of State’s office, the Museum was created to be the public showplace for contents of the the

California

MEMBERSHIP - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM 1 year: $40.00. 2 years: $70.00. Benefits: Free admission for 1 child & 1 guest. 1 personalized member card. Monarch the Grizzly Bear backpack & California flag (+$6.95 s/h or free pickup) Invitations to free member events & exhibit openings. Discounted admission on ticketed events & camp programs. 10% off at Museum Store & Gold Rush

Grille.

ARTIFACTS - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Each activity is appropriate for students in Kindergarten through 12th grades and aligns with Common Core and State Content standards as detailed in the overview of each activity sheet. To download a PDF of each individual worksheet, right-click on the graphic below and select “Save link as” to save to your computer or mobile device. JULY-SEPTEMBER 2021 EXHIBITS & EVENTS Home of the official California Hall of Fame. Search Menu. More

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June 3 - July 30, 2021 CA INDIANS WORKSHEETS Explore the experiences of California Indians reclaiming their Indigenous languages in this activity aligned with 5th-12th grade Common Core and State Content Standards. Explore the people featured in the Museum's California Indians Oral History series in this activity aligned with K-8th grade Common Core and State Content

standards.

KOKORO - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento’s Lost Japantown Online. To explore, use the embedded version below or view fullscreen version on Google Arts & Culture. Read more.

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM

Uprooted! Explore the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring loved ones lost in this new online exhibit launching at the Museum’s Fiesta at Home on Sat., Oct. 24. The Museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm with new visitor protocols.

VISITOR GUIDE

Download our digital Visitor Guide highlighting current exhibits, gallery maps, visitor etiquette and more to prepare for

CA MISSIONS

California Missions Field Trip Tour Offering a comprehensive overview of the state’s transformation from a Spanish outpost to a thriving frontier on the verge of U.S. statehood MEMBERSHIP - CALIFORNIA MUSEUMDENVER ART MUSEUM MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIP TO ALL CHICAGO MUSEUMS 1 year: $40.00. 2 years: $70.00. Benefits: Free admission for 1 child & 1 guest. 1 personalized member card. Monarch the Grizzly Bear backpack & California flag (+$6.95 s/h or free pickup) Invitations to free member events & exhibit openings. Discounted admission on ticketed events & camp programs. 10% off at Museum Store & Gold Rush

Grille.

CA CONVERSATIONS: SACRAMENTO'S JAPANTOWN Event. December 15, 2020. California Conversations: Sacramento’s Japantown. Thurs., May 20, 2021 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Zoom discussion: Free for up to 100 participants – SOLD OUT AS OF MAY 3, 3021. YouTube Live Stream: Free with advance registration. Revisit the stories of a local lost neighborhood during “California

Conversations

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CALIFORNIA INDIANS

California Indians: The First People. Initially developed under the direction of a Native Advisory Council in 2011, “California Indians: The First People” is the only exhibit of its kind in the state to present the unique contributions of California’s Native Peoples in their own voice. Through artifacts, original art, oral histories and JOHN MUIR - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM John Muir. Inductee February 17, 2012. John Muir – farmer, inventor, sheepherder, naturalist, explorer, writer, and conservationist – was born on April 21, 1838 in Dunbar, Scotland. Until the age of eleven he attended the local schools of that small coastal town. In 1849, the Muir family emigrated to the United States, settling first at

SERENA WILLIAMS

Serena Williams. Inductee February 17, 2012. b. 1981. Currently ranked the number one female tennis player in the world, Serena Williams has transcended sports to become a pop culture icon who devotes her considerable energy to improving children’s lives. Born in Michigan, Williams moved to California as a baby and, along with her older CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH LESSON PLANCALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH QUESTIONSCALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH QUESTIONSGOLD RUSH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS CALIFORNIA MUSEUM • ARCHIVES PLAZA • 1020 O STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • (916) 653-7524 • CALIFORNIAMUSEUM.ORG OBJECTIVES: Students will analyze and interpret the lyrics of the Gold Rush song, Oh, California! While doing so,

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM

Uprooted! Explore the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring loved ones lost in this new online exhibit launching at the Museum’s Fiesta at Home on Sat., Oct. 24. The Museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm with new visitor protocols.

VISITOR GUIDE

Download our digital Visitor Guide highlighting current exhibits, gallery maps, visitor etiquette and more to prepare for

CA MISSIONS

California Missions Field Trip Tour Offering a comprehensive overview of the state’s transformation from a Spanish outpost to a thriving frontier on the verge of U.S. statehood MEMBERSHIP - CALIFORNIA MUSEUMDENVER ART MUSEUM MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIP TO ALL CHICAGO MUSEUMS 1 year: $40.00. 2 years: $70.00. Benefits: Free admission for 1 child & 1 guest. 1 personalized member card. Monarch the Grizzly Bear backpack & California flag (+$6.95 s/h or free pickup) Invitations to free member events & exhibit openings. Discounted admission on ticketed events & camp programs. 10% off at Museum Store & Gold Rush

Grille.

CA CONVERSATIONS: SACRAMENTO'S JAPANTOWN Event. December 15, 2020. California Conversations: Sacramento’s Japantown. Thurs., May 20, 2021 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Zoom discussion: Free for up to 100 participants – SOLD OUT AS OF MAY 3, 3021. YouTube Live Stream: Free with advance registration. Revisit the stories of a local lost neighborhood during “California

Conversations

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CALIFORNIA INDIANS

California Indians: The First People. Initially developed under the direction of a Native Advisory Council in 2011, “California Indians: The First People” is the only exhibit of its kind in the state to present the unique contributions of California’s Native Peoples in their own voice. Through artifacts, original art, oral histories and JOHN MUIR - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM John Muir. Inductee February 17, 2012. John Muir – farmer, inventor, sheepherder, naturalist, explorer, writer, and conservationist – was born on April 21, 1838 in Dunbar, Scotland. Until the age of eleven he attended the local schools of that small coastal town. In 1849, the Muir family emigrated to the United States, settling first at

SERENA WILLIAMS

Serena Williams. Inductee February 17, 2012. b. 1981. Currently ranked the number one female tennis player in the world, Serena Williams has transcended sports to become a pop culture icon who devotes her considerable energy to improving children’s lives. Born in Michigan, Williams moved to California as a baby and, along with her older CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH LESSON PLANCALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH QUESTIONSCALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH QUESTIONSGOLD RUSH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS CALIFORNIA MUSEUM • ARCHIVES PLAZA • 1020 O STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • (916) 653-7524 • CALIFORNIAMUSEUM.ORG OBJECTIVES: Students will analyze and interpret the lyrics of the Gold Rush song, Oh, California! While doing so,

ONLINE EXHIBITS

Online Exhibits. Courtesy of John S. Huerta Arte. Explore the annual Mexican cultural tradition in this online exhibit launching on October 24, 2020. Explore the life and career of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in this new online exhibit launching January 19, 2021. Explore the history of Sacramento's lost Japantown in the online version of EXHIBITS - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM In the permanent exhibits, visitors can hop aboard a bus to hear immigrants tell their stories of coming to California, meet a ghost who recounts his family’s experience in California from the Gold Rush to the present, or step inside a theater to see how Hollywood has portrayed California. HOURS, ADMISSION & TICKETS Private Event. June 11, 2021. Closed 10 am-12:30 pm. Independence Day. July 4, 2021. Closed. Thanksgiving Day. November 25, 2021. Closed. Christmas Day. December 25, 2021

CA MISSIONS

California Missions Field Trip Tour Offering a comprehensive overview of the state’s transformation from a Spanish outpost to a thriving frontier on the verge of U.S. statehood

2 FOR 1 ADMISSION

June 3 - July 30, 2021 CA INDIANS WORKSHEETS Explore the experiences of California Indians reclaiming their Indigenous languages in this activity aligned with 5th-12th grade Common Core and State Content Standards. Explore the people featured in the Museum's California Indians Oral History series in this activity aligned with K-8th grade Common Core and State Content

standards.

8TH CLASS - CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Civil Rights Advocate (1874-1969) California Connection: . Moved to California in 1912, and resided in Los Angeles until her death Achievements: . Charlotta Bass was a civil rights activist who in 1912 became the first African-American woman to own and operate a newspaper in the United States and who in 1952 became the first to be nominated for Vice President of the United States. CELEBRATE WOMEN PATCH TOUR This program offers participating Girl Scout™ troops the opportunity to earn “Celebrate Women” patches while enjoying a self-guided virtual tour of the Museum and learning about California women’s contributions to history. EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA’S ICONIC GRIZZLY By Village Life NewsFebruary 14, 2016. “Bear In Mind: The Story of the California Grizzly,” a traveling exhibition chronicling the complex history of the state’s most iconic symbol, the grizzly, has arrived at the California Museum. Once common across the state, the huge and powerful grizzly is one of California’s best-known symbols. DORIS & DONALD FISHER Doris & Donald Fisher. Inductee February 15, 2012. (Born 1931 & 1928-2009) Doris and Don Fisher had a simple idea: to make it easier to find a pair of jeans. In 1969, they revolutionized the retail industry by opening the first Gap store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco. The Fishers, both born in San Francisco, were long-time

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Exhibit March 2, 2018

WOMEN INSPIRE

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Developed in collaboration with California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, this all-new long-term exhibit features the stories of  Golden State women who inspire change and reflection on the struggle for equality.

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Exhibit March 13, 2020

TEMPORARY CLOSURE

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE The California Museum is temporarily closed due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. We will reopen as soon as it is safe

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Exhibit November 22, 2019

GOLD MOUNTAIN

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Discover the overlooked but significant contributions of Chinese Californians in shaping history and the modern state in this new exhibit featuring historic artifacts and photographs, accompanied by interactive video stations, games and activities.

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Exhibit April 30, 2013 CALIFORNIA INDIANS: THE FIRST PEOPLE

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Initially developed under the direction of a Native Advisory Council in 2011, this exhibit presenting the histories and legacies of over 100 California’s tribes in their own voice and was updated for 2017.

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Exhibit August 3, 2012

UPROOTED!

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This signature exhibit explores life behind barbed wire for Japanese Americans through in re-created barracks, interactive video kiosks, historic photographs and artifacts.

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Exhibit November 23, 2012

CALIFORNIA MISSIONS

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Explore the 21 outposts founded by Spanish missionaries on “The Royal Road” in this new exhibit chronicling a pivotal chapter of

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Exhibit January 30, 2017

UNITY CENTER

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Exhibit October 21, 2019 CALIFORNIA HALL OF FAME

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Explore the lives and legacies of the California Hall of Fame 13th class in the all-new artifact exhibit featuring items on loan from inductees’ personal collections.

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Exhibit March 2, 2018

WOMEN INSPIRE

COMING SOON

Developed in collaboration with California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, this all-new long-term exhibit features the stories of  Golden State women who inspire change and reflection on the struggle for equality.

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* Signature exhibits

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Exhibit March 13, 2020

TEMPORARY CLOSURE

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE The California Museum is temporarily closed due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. We will reopen as soon as it is safe

to do so.

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* Distance Learning

* Support Our Mission Anna May Wong, 1937, courtesy of the LA Public Library

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Exhibit November 22, 2019

GOLD MOUNTAIN

ONGOING

Discover the overlooked but significant contributions of Chinese Californians in shaping history and the modern state in this new exhibit featuring historic artifacts and photographs, accompanied by interactive video stations, games and activities.

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* Signature Exhibits Courtesy of Oregon Historical

Society.

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Exhibit April 30, 2013 CALIFORNIA INDIANS: THE FIRST PEOPLE

ONGOING

Initially developed under the direction of a Native Advisory Council in 2011, this exhibit presenting the histories and legacies of over 100 California’s tribes in their own voice and was updated for 2017.

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* oral history series

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Exhibit August 3, 2012

UPROOTED!

ONGOING

This signature exhibit explores life behind barbed wire for Japanese Americans through in re-created barracks, interactive video kiosks, historic photographs and artifacts.

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* Field trip tour

* Trunk Program

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Exhibit November 23, 2012

CALIFORNIA MISSIONS

ONGOING

Explore the 21 outposts founded by Spanish missionaries on “The Royal Road” in this new exhibit chronicling a pivotal chapter of

state history.

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Mayor Darrell

Steinberg photo by Robert Durell

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Exhibit January 30, 2017

UNITY CENTER

ONGOING

This long-term installation celebrates California’s diverse people, customs and cultures, encouraging visitors to take an active stance for unity in their community.

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* Be a Unity Activist

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Exhibit October 21, 2019 CALIFORNIA HALL OF FAME

12/11/19 - 11/1/20

Explore the lives and legacies of the California Hall of Fame 13th class in the all-new artifact exhibit featuring items on loan from inductees’ personal collections.

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* Artifact Exhibit

* Nomination

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Exhibit March 2, 2018

WOMEN INSPIRE

COMING SOON

Developed in collaboration with California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, this all-new long-term exhibit features the stories of  Golden State women who inspire change and reflection on the struggle for equality.

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* Learn more

* Signature exhibits

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SNOOPY PLATE

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EDUCATIONAL TOOLS

EXPLORE THE MUSEUM'S ONLINE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR TEACHER AND STUDENT

VISITORS.

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FACILITY RENTALS

LOCATED JUST A BLOCK FROM THE STATE CAPITOL, THE MUSEUM OFFERS A VARIETY OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CALIFORNIA-THEMED SPACES FOR SPECIAL

EVENTS.

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DISTANCE LEARNING

FREE ACTIVITIES ALIGNED WITH K-12 STATE CONTENT AND COMMON CORE STANDARDS FOR HOME EDUCATION NOW AVAILABLE!

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FIELD TRIP TOURS

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TODAY!

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DONATE

SUPPORT CALIFORNIA HISTORY, ARTS AND CULTURE WITH AN ONLINE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION.

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GROUP TOURS

BOOK YOUR NEXT CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE TODAY TO SAVE ON THE COST OF

ADMISSION!

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SUPPORT OUR MISSION

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION TO EDUCATE & INSPIRE VISITORS WITH CALIFORNIA'S HISTORY, ARTS & CULTURE!

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MUSEUMS ON US®

FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL BANK OF AMERICA, MERRILL LYNCH & U.S. TRUST CARDHOLDERS THE FIRST WEEKEND OF EACH MONTH!

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Frontpage Pods April 10, 2012 HALL OF FAME NOMINATION ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE PROCESS BY NOMINATING A REMARKABLE CALIFORNIAN TO THE HALL OF FAME!

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WEBCASTS

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PRESS CENTER

ACCESS THE MUSEUM'S MEDIA RESOURCES, INCLUDING PRESS RELEASES, PRESS

IMAGES AND MORE.

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SNOOPY PLATE

SIGN UP FOR YOURS TODAY TO SUPPORT CALIFORNIA'S CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS.

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EDUCATIONAL TOOLS

EXPLORE THE MUSEUM'S ONLINE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR TEACHER AND STUDENT

VISITORS.

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Frontpage Pods April 10, 2012

FACILITY RENTALS

LOCATED JUST A BLOCK FROM THE STATE CAPITOL, THE MUSEUM OFFERS A VARIETY OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CALIFORNIA-THEMED SPACES FOR SPECIAL

EVENTS.

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Frontpage Pods March 23, 2020

DISTANCE LEARNING

FREE ACTIVITIES ALIGNED WITH K-12 STATE CONTENT AND COMMON CORE STANDARDS FOR HOME EDUCATION NOW AVAILABLE!

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Frontpage Pods January 8, 2016

FIELD TRIP TOURS

BOOK AN ENGAGING FIELD TRIP TOUR AT THE MUSEUM FOR YOUR K-12 CLASS

TODAY!

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Frontpage Pods April 10, 2012 EVENTS & SPECIAL OFFERS EXPLORE THE MUSEUM'S SPECIAL OFFERS & UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS.

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Frontpage Pods December 12, 2012

DONATE

SUPPORT CALIFORNIA HISTORY, ARTS AND CULTURE WITH AN ONLINE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION.

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Frontpage Pods April 10, 2012

GROUP TOURS

BOOK YOUR NEXT CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE TODAY TO SAVE ON THE COST OF

ADMISSION!

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SUPPORT OUR MISSION

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION TO EDUCATE & INSPIRE VISITORS WITH CALIFORNIA'S HISTORY, ARTS & CULTURE!

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MUSEUMS ON US®

FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL BANK OF AMERICA, MERRILL LYNCH & U.S. TRUST CARDHOLDERS THE FIRST WEEKEND OF EACH MONTH!

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Frontpage Pods April 10, 2012 HALL OF FAME NOMINATION ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE PROCESS BY NOMINATING A REMARKABLE CALIFORNIAN TO THE HALL OF FAME!

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WEBCASTS

WATCH A LIVE STREAM OF MUSEUM EVENTS VIA YOUTUBE!

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Frontpage Pods November 12, 2012 - April 28, 2013

PRESS CENTER

ACCESS THE MUSEUM'S MEDIA RESOURCES, INCLUDING PRESS RELEASES, PRESS

IMAGES AND MORE.

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Frontpage Pods February 7, 2014

SNOOPY PLATE

SIGN UP FOR YOURS TODAY TO SUPPORT CALIFORNIA'S CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS.

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Frontpage Pods April 10, 2012

EDUCATIONAL TOOLS

EXPLORE THE MUSEUM'S ONLINE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR TEACHER AND STUDENT

VISITORS.

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Frontpage Pods April 10, 2012

FACILITY RENTALS

LOCATED JUST A BLOCK FROM THE STATE CAPITOL, THE MUSEUM OFFERS A VARIETY OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CALIFORNIA-THEMED SPACES FOR SPECIAL

EVENTS.

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E-NEWS

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EVENTBRITE

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FACEBOOK

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INSTAGRAM

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TWITTER

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PRIVACY

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COOKIES

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