California Hall of Fame

Explore The California Hall of Fame

"So think for a moment what you would have to do to stand out in a state of 37 million people. Think of how high you would have to dream, how long you would have to stay at your dream, how much perseverance you would have to have, how much courage you would have to have, and just plain chutzpah. You'd have to go out and do what your heart and mind ordered you to do."

—Maria Shriver,
2006 Induction Ceremony

History

The California Museum, along with California First Lady Maria Shriver, created the California Hall of Fame to recognize legendary Californians who have influenced the state, the nation and the world.

Learn more about the History of the CA Hall of Fame

The California Hall of Fame exhibition displays many items that are on personal loan from the current inductees and have never been exhibited before. The 2009 exhibit includes droids, sculptures, the first hatchback vehicle, a flight jacket ... and much more!

Learn more about the CA Hall of Fame Exhibition

Inductees

The California Hall of Fame inductees come from all walks of life and embody California’s innovative spirit. Twelve to fourteen remarkable individuals have been inducted each year since 2006.

See all the CA Hall of Fame Inductees

Dreamers Challenge

The California Museum has partnered with Comcast, the California Department of Education and the California State Fair and Exposition to present a challenge to high school seniors: tell us how your dream will leave a lasting mark on the state, nation and the world.

Read our winning entries.

Ceremonies

The California Hall of Fame is a ceremony, an exhibit and an institution. View video footage, images and news coverage of this exciting annual event.

View Ceremonies media

Nominate a Hall of Famer

Every year a selection committee diligently reviews suggestions for California Hall of Fame nominees. We invite YOU to make a nomination! We want to know who YOU think is remarkable and why.

Our sponsors, The California Governor and First Lady's Conference on Women and California Travel and Tourism Association, do not participate in this process but wholeheartedly celebrate the amazing spirit of California and the work of the Museum.

Nominate someone remarkable!