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We showed up with 7 kids and had THE BEST experience!! Mike Ramirez was our tour guide. He was just working there and easily could have sat at his desk and not said a word. But he told us the best stories, including some from his own heritage in the tribe, had detailed history of the artifacts and traditions, and was super great with the kids. He led the kids in a scavenger hunt through the museum where they earned an arrowhead at the end. We walked out of there all thinking it was such an awesome experience!!! And these kids had been Ice skating, to Sutter Fort and an escape room that day. The kids all agreed it was at the top of the things we did. We learned more in that 1 hour than I’ve learned at all other Native American museums across the country combined. Fabulous displays. Truly great. But the assistance of Mike was the key to it being over the top great! Definitely worth going!
Andrea PataneAndrea Patane
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This museum is adjacent to Sutter's Fort in downtown Sacramento. There is only street parking, which you can pay via the app or at the meter itself. It's very reasonable. I got 2 hours of parking for less than $4. And if time runs out you can just pay on your phone to extend the time. I highly recommend that you check out the state and museum including Sutter's Fort. If you pay for admission at one, you cannot get free at the other one. Also, photos are not allowed inside the state Indian museum which is why it's hard to find photos of what it looks like inside. It is smaller than Sutter's Fort, but it is definitely worth a stop .Each of them has their own respective gift shop. What great museums representing the history of native Americans. So many wonderful artifacts. Check out Sutter's Fort next door as well.
Dorena G.Dorena G.
20
What a fun place to visit. Feb 2nd was free admission to 15 different Museums in Sacramento! This was at the State Indian Museum. There was no photo's allowed to be taken inside, but the Museum was wonderful. An Elder inside was playing a hand made wooden flute, and stopped to explain about the sweat houses heated with hot stones, and how the flooring was dug deep, yet the structure on top, were low to the ground, both for insulation and keeping the heat inside. They were covered on top of their bodies with reeds and branches, or what ever was on hand to keep the heat in. Great artifacts, very informative. Lots of children were enjoying all the displays. There's a gift shop, too!
Elaine FischerElaine Fischer
10
This place where in our city is probally the best little museum to visit not only because I'm Native American 😉but because it's a small but very nice place to visit with the family to learn of The Native culture. And there's so many things to see and the gift shop has very beautiful gifts ! It's also very tranquil environment out side there a water fountain in lake and Sutter Fort right across the way that is so worth visiting also. if you are a history junkie like us ! It's not borin at all! We would definitely take our family again 🤗 would of posted pics of inside but we weren't allowed to take pics inside I believe
Ali MarieAli Marie
30
If you're like me and grew up in California than the last time you probably gave the native Americans any more than a few seconds of thought was back in the fourth grade. Growing older I realize the importance of recognizing the history of the land that is underneath your feet-- especially where you call home. If you call Sacramento your home I implore you to visit museums such as these and do a little "time travel" within a few thousand square feet.
Benjamin PereaBenjamin Perea
20
Nearby Attractions Of State Indian Museum
McKinley Park
Sutter's Fort State Historic Park
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McKinley Rose Garden
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Address
2618 K St, Sacramento, CA 95816
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(916) 324-0971
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Website
parks.ca.gov
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4.5
(231 reviews)
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cultural
family friendly
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The California State Indian Museum is a museum in the state park system of California, United States, interpreting the diverse cultures of the indigenous peoples of California. It is located in Midtown Sacramento at 2618 K Street.
attractions: McKinley Park, Sutter's Fort State Historic Park, Motel 6 Sacramento, CA - Downtown, McKinley Rose Garden, The Sofia, Home of B Street Theatre, Mike's Camera, Roy Inn & Suites -Sacramento Midtown, Midtown Farmers Market, Big Brother Comics, Green Solutions, restaurants: Rick's Dessert Diner, Tres Hermanas, Suzie Burger, Midtown's Cantina Alley, Tank House BBQ & Bar, Kru | Contemporary Japanese Cuisine, OBO' Italian Table & Bar, Chicago Fire, La Fiesta Alteña Taqueria | Sacramento, The Original Mels Diner
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