Museum Activities

Self-guided tours at the Museum are easy for teachers and chaperones to conduct with the help of our Activity Sheets.

The Museum offers a variety of Activity Sheets to give students the tools to explore the exhibits at their own pace. Teachers can select the activity that is appropriate for the needs of their students and tour time. Activity Sheets (.pdf) are aligned with California state content standards and available to download below.

Mystery Objects 2nd – 6th grade
Take the Golden Trail 3rd – 6th grade
I Spy 3rd – 7th grade
California Here We Come 4th – 8th grade
California Visionaries 4th – 12th grade
Time of Remembrance 5th – 12th grade
California Dreamin' 7th – 12th grade – college
High School Gallery Guide 9th – 12th grade – college
Artifact of the Month: Bear Flag 3rd – 12th grade
Artifact of the Month: Paiute Water Bottle 3rd – 12th grade
Artifact of the Month: Mission Bell Guidepost 3rd – 12th grade
Artifact of the Month: California State Constitution 3rd – 12th grade
Artifact of the Month: Patty Reed's Doll 3rd – 12th grade
Artifact of the Month: Chinese Guitar Scale 3rd – 12th grade
Artifact of the Month: Sticking Tommy 3rd – 12th grade
Artifact of the Month: 1906 Newspaper 3rd – 12th grade
Artifact of the Month: Auto Kamp Kook Kit 3rd – 12th grade
Artifact of the Month: Smudge Pot 3rd – 12th grade

To schedule a tour

Call (916) 654-1729, email or fill-out our Online Reservation Request.