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Get weekly insider updates about special events, exhibits and more! Comprised of 30 greater Sacramento area museums working in partnership with the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau, the mission of the Sacramento Association of Museums (SAM) is to raise awareness of local museums by giving the community the opportunity to discover California’s fine art, history, science and wildlife treasures. SAM achieves its mission through implementing cooperative promotions and developing strategic marketing alliances, by encouraging sharing of knowledge and resources among its partner institutions.

Local museums have plenty of fun & festive ways to celebrate the holidays — from an Artmix: Grinchmas to a number of Noo...
12/09/2025

Local museums have plenty of fun & festive ways to celebrate the holidays — from an Artmix: Grinchmas to a number of Noon Year’s Eve activations! For a sampling of options, take a moment to read this Sacramento Press article:

https://www.sacramentopress.com/2025/12/08/from-artmix-grinchmas-to-noon-years-eve-celebrations-local-museums-offer-festive-activations-in-december/
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In addition to its fascinating Gold Rush past, the Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s fine art, history, science, and treasured experiences all year long. In December, many Sacramento A...

Shopping with a purpose is important today on 11/30 (Museum Store Sunday) and all year long! Take a moment to watch this...
11/30/2025

Shopping with a purpose is important today on 11/30 (Museum Store Sunday) and all year long! Take a moment to watch this Good Day Sacramento segment showcasing the museum store inside the sachistorymuseum at the Old Sacramento Waterfront:

https://www.cbsnews.com/gooddaysacramento/video/museum-store-sunday-promotes-shopping-with-a-purpose/


Sacramento area museums are participating in a nation wide event that's promoting shopping with a purpose. Complete with a variety of holiday specials and plenty of in-stock inventory on-hand, Sacramento area museums are proud to participate in the 9th Annual Museum Store Sunday happening today (Nov...

Remember to shop small today (11/30) on Museum Store Sunday while finding unique gift items and supporting your favorite...
11/30/2025

Remember to shop small today (11/30) on Museum Store Sunday while finding unique gift items and supporting your favorite museums! For a preview at SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, check out this Good Day Sacramento segment:
https://www.cbsnews.com/gooddaysacramento/video/museum-store-sunday-3/



Complete with a variety of holiday specials and plenty of in-stock inventory on-hand, Sacramento area museums are proud to participate in the 9th Annual Museum Store Sunday happening today (November 30). In partnership with the Museum Store Association (MSA), more than 2,200 museum stores representi...

Shop with a purpose this holiday and mark your calendar for Museum Store Sunday on 11/30! New this year, seven central c...
11/21/2025

Shop with a purpose this holiday and mark your calendar for Museum Store Sunday on 11/30! New this year, seven central city museums are offering a special passport with a chance to win prize baskets! For a list of participating museums and unique gift ideas, check out this Sacramento Press article:
https://www.sacramentopress.com/2025/11/21/local-museums-encourage-community-to-shop-with-a-purpose-on-museum-store-sunday-on-november-30/
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New this year, seven central city museums have collaborated to offer a Special Museum Store Sunday Shopper’s Passport Complete with a variety of holiday specials and plenty of in-stock inventory on-hand, Sacramento area museums are proud to participate in the 9th Annual Museum Store Sunday on Nove...

Many Sacramento area museums invite the community to celebrate Dia de los Mu***os by participating in a variety of event...
10/23/2025

Many Sacramento area museums invite the community to celebrate Dia de los Mu***os by participating in a variety of events and activations! For a samplinhg, check out this Sacramento Press article:

https://www.sacramentopress.com/2025/10/23/local-museums-invite-community-to-celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos-with-special-activations/
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The greater Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s art, history, and science treasures all year long. A number of Sacramento Area Museums (SAM) are offering ways for the community to explor...

Looking for a family-friendly activity for the kids that is a bit nostalgic for you, too? Check out the latest exhibit a...
10/17/2025

Looking for a family-friendly activity for the kids that is a bit nostalgic for you, too? Check out the latest exhibit at the Aerospace Museum of California! For a preview, watch this CBS13 CBS Sacramento story:

Snoopy is soaring to new heights in Sacramento. The cartoon character is the guest of honor in a new exhibit at the Aerospace Museum of California at McClellan Field.

The spirited and spooky fun season is upon us and the museum community is ready to surprise and delight! For ideas of th...
10/16/2025

The spirited and spooky fun season is upon us and the museum community is ready to surprise and delight! For ideas of things to see and do, take a moment to read this Sacramento Press article: https://www.sacramentopress.com/2025/10/16/from-craftical-magic-to-trick-art-treat-more-local-museums-offer-spirited-activities-in-october/
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The greater Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s art, history, and science treasures all year long. This fall, many members of Sacramento Area Museums (SAM) are offering fun Halloween and...

It's time to celebrate four long-time legacy businesses in the Capital City as part of the 2025 Burnett Awards happening...
10/01/2025

It's time to celebrate four long-time legacy businesses in the Capital City as part of the 2025 Burnett Awards happening inside the expansive lobby area of the Sacramento History Museum at the Old Sacramento Waterfront. Thanks to Sacramento Press for the nice shout-out: https://www.sacramentopress.com/2025/10/01/sacramento-history-alliance-to-honor-four-longtime-legacy-businesses-at-the-prestigious-2025-burnett-awards-gala-on-october-9/
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The Sacramento History Alliance is proud and excited to announce the prestigious 7th Annual Burnett Awards on Thursday evening, October 9, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. The celebratory Burnett Awards are named in honor of the late Burnett Miller – a native Sacramentan, former mayor, community icon, phila...

Now that summer is coming to an end and school is back in session, parents are encouraged to explore STEM and education ...
09/22/2025

Now that summer is coming to an end and school is back in session, parents are encouraged to explore STEM and education related activities at local museums that can amplified learning. For a sampling of options, take a look at this Sacramento Press article: https://www.sacramentopress.com/2025/09/22/local-museums-offer-variety-of-stem-and-education-related-offerings-activations-opportunities/
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California State Railroad Museum
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Now that school is back in session and in full swing, it is a great time to remind the community about the variety of STEM and education related offerings, activations, and opportunities available at Sacramento area museums. Experiencing and/or interacting with exhibits and activities outside the cl...

Celebrate California's 175th with the California State Parks on September 9th! Find out more here: https://libraryca.lib...
09/06/2025

Celebrate California's 175th with the California State Parks on September 9th! Find out more here: https://libraryca.libcal.com/event/15299502
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Come celebrate with State Parks!

It's time to celebrate! Join the California Museum this Saturday (9/6), from 12–4 pm for a FREE California Statehood Day...
09/04/2025

It's time to celebrate! Join the California Museum this Saturday (9/6), from 12–4 pm for a FREE California Statehood Day Celebration featuring live music, dance, hands-on crafts, a "Borderlands" film screening, complimentary cupcakes, family-friendly activities, and more. Plus, don't miss the rare opportunity to see both the English and Spanish versions of the original 1849 California Constitution -- presented in partnership with the California State Archives. Reserve your free ticket and learn how you can receive free transportation to the Museum at CaliforniaMuseum.org/Statehood
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Celebrate California’s 175th birthday with a free, fun-filled day at the California Museum! Explore rare historic artifacts—including the original 1849 California Constitution—enjoy live music, dance performances, hands-on crafts, a film screening, and more.

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