Best Museums in Elk Grove

"The gleaming dome of the California State Capitol is Sacramento’s most recognizable structure. A painting of Arnold Schwarzenegger in a suit hangs in the West Wing along with the other governors' portraits. Some will find Capitol Park, the 40 acres of gardens and memorials surrounding the building, more interesting than what's inside. Tours run hourly until 4pm."

"Their day trip began with a train ride on the Capitol Corridor from the Bay Area to Sacramento. To avoid more transportation, we opted for a walking tour of central Sac and found plenty to keep us busy for several hours. If you’re looking for ideas for what to do in a day trip to Downtown & Midtown Sacramento, you can mix and match these suggestions."

"The California State Capitol Museum comprises a museum in and grounds around the California State Capitol in Sacramento.The building has been the home of the California State Legislature since 1869. Address:1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814"

"Climb aboard restored railroad cars at this family favourite. Consistently ranked as one of the best railroad museums in the country, the expansive California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento presents 21 meticulously restored “iron horse” locomotives, plus period-perfect railway cars, many open for one-of-a-kind walk-throughs. Incredible attention to detail—authentic china and silverware in dining cars, velvet and finery in the Pullman sleeping cars, a charmingly stubby wooden caboose—give you a sense of what it was like to travel by train before cars became king."

"Home to an astounding array of artworks and exhibitions, the excellent Crocker Art Museum can be found just a short stroll to the southwest of the center. Housed in a grand Victorian-era mansion, its huge collection contains everything from ceramics and sculptures to paintings, photos and prints. The oldest art museum west of the Mississippi River, it was founded in 1885 and is named after the wealthy local businessman and lawyer who first began assembling the collection."

"and Wed 10 – 7, Thursdays 10 – 9, Fri-sun 10-5 Adults $10.00, Students (w/ID) $5.00), Kids 6 and under FREE Every 3rd Sunday is “Pay What You Wish” sponsored by Bank of America Parking tip: On-street parking meters bordering the Museum and Crocker Park require quarters. A parking lot is available on Second Street and costs $3 per two hours. Meters free on Sundays."

"Housed in the ornate Victorian mansion (and sprawling additions) of a railroad baron, this museum has striking architecture and an excellent collection. Works by California painters and European masters hang..."

"If you’re interested in getting a good overview of the history of Sacramento and California’s Gold Rush, head over to the Sacramento History Museum. The museum sits on the site of the original Sacramento City Hall building from 1854, and has been reconstructed to look like how it did in the 19th century. Exhibits on offer include everything from Gold Rush history to historic print shops, Nisenan Indian culture, agriculture, and more."

"Official residence of the Governor of California, the30-room Governor’s Mansion was built in 1877, in a turreted Victorian gothic style that recalls Norman Bates’s home in the Hitchcock movie, Psycho (1960). Full of objects left by previous residents – a 1902 Steinway piano, hand-tied Persian carpets – it is a fascinating museum with daily tours, which hasn’t really changed since the Reagans moved out in 1967. Various governors have lived in different houses and hotel suites over the years, but the mansion was back in business when Governor Jerry Brown took up residence in 2015.Some speculate this unusual building is haunted – but you should be fine by day."

"Gawk at the Governor's Mansion Grab a quick breakfast at the hotel or the Starbucks around the corner on 13th Street, and stroll over to 16th and H Streets to take a look at the Governor’s Mansion. An elaborate white, thirty-room, Second-Empire Italianate / Victorian built in 1877, the house was purchased by the state to house California governors and their families in 1903. Talk to your kids about the role of the governor as you admire California’s answer to the White House from the sidewalk (unfortunately it’s not possible to go inside)."

"1526 H Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 323-3047 Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?"

"The Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum is a small space located in the Old Sacramento area and is quite popular amongst students of the city. It is a kind of learning center and a replica of America’s traditional one-room schoolhouses that used to flourish in the 1800s. The Schoolhouse Museum is a great learning place for both kids and adults, and one would get amazed to know about how schools operated in the old times, how discipline was maintained and how education was outsourced, unlike what we see and know in present time."

"This little museum is located right in the heart of old town, and it gives students the ability to see what school life was like at the turn of the 20th century. There is even a replica one-room school-house that is still present and can be explored."

"With miles of riverside biking and walking paths, views of Old Sacramento and the permanently anchored Delta King steamboat, and plenty of trees, it's the perfect place to cool off in the hours before the sun goes down. Evening: For dinner, check out hostel staff favorite Bangkok 12, just a few blocks from the hostel, for high-quality Thai food at traveler-friendly prices. Or, stop by one of hostel General Manager Marc Johnson's favorite dining spots. About a 20-minute walk from the hostel, Assistant General Manager Casey Maloney recommends Burgers and Brew for world-class craft beer and award-winning patties."

"The Sacramento Sheraton Grand, located in Sacramento’s city center, mid-way between Sutter’s Fort and Old Sacramento (respectively the eastern-most and western-most sites on our historic hit-list), fit the bill very nicely. Say goodbye to your car for the next 30 hours, check in to your room early if you can, and head on out!"

"Tips for kids: Old Sacramento, the California Railroad Museum, and the Crocker Art Museum are fun with kids. Hot Italian serves pizza and gelato, making it a pleaser for adults and kids; plus, there’s a small playground across the street."

"The Wells Fargo Museum is one of the famous museums in Sacramento that brings alive the gold rush history and a lot of Californian past. It is a tiny museum inside a beautiful glass hall along with geometric flower beds with palm trees at the front. The museum also holds great importance as the Wells Fargo bank stood here over 150 years ago, and an ATM here is still in service."

"Visit the historic Old Sacramento waterfront and experience innovation from the Gold Rush forward. Learn about changes brought by the Pony Express and telegraph. Address: 1000 Second Street, Sacramento, California 95814"

"Settle into the Naked Lounge or Marilyn's on K, each just a few blocks from the hostel, to hear live music in an intimate setting. To take your night a little further off the beaten path, check out HI-Sacramento front desk associate Bryan Biebl's favorite niche nightlife spots."

"All aspiring pioneers will want to mosey on over to Sutter's Fort. Sacramento's road to cityhood can be traced back to this structure, built beginning in 1839, where John Sutter offered supplies and rest to pioneers. As the region's original commerce center, the fort offered a blacksmith shop, bakery, living quarters and more."

"Located in Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, this historical museum showcases how Sacramento came to be and what life was like in the 1800s. It also hosts family-friendly events as well as rich educational programs for kids to immerse themselves in living history."

"Mother is a vegetarian restaurant which offers great meatless meals served by their loving staff. Their food is inspired by Southern American cooking. Each meal, from the Garlic Potatoes and Smoked Cheddar Biscuits to the Chile Verde with Roasted Potato, is served fresh and reasonably priced."

"All aspiring pioneers will want to mosey on over to Sutter's Fort. Sacramento's road to cityhood can be traced back to this structure, built beginning in 1839, where John Sutter offered supplies and rest to pioneers. As the region's original commerce center, the fort offered a blacksmith shop, bakery, living quarters and more."

"Located in Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, this historical museum showcases how Sacramento came to be and what life was like in the 1800s. It also hosts family-friendly events as well as rich educational programs for kids to immerse themselves in living history."