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California Museum Welcomes Erin Clancey as New Executive Director
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — July 8, 2026: The California Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Clancey as the Museum’s new executive director. Clancey, a visionary museum executive with over 25 years of experience shaping major cultural institutions, will assume the role in September 2026. She will be succeeding Amanda Meeker, who recently retired…
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July – September 2026 Exhibitions & Events
JULY AMERICA’S 250th: 10% OFF ADMISSION FOR GROUPS OF 4 OR MORE7/1/26 – 7/31/26 America turns 250 this year, and we’re celebrating all month long! Book a group of 4 or more anytime July 1-31 and save 10% on admission. There’s no better time to discover the lesser-told stories of California, the 31st state, and…
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April – June 2026 Exhibitions & Events
APRIL VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION4/16/26 The California Museum is looking for people who are passionate about sharing the diverse history of California, inspiring the leaders of tomorrow, and working alongside a team that values community, culture, and education. This free, informational event offers prospective volunteers an overview of our program and requirements, as well as the opportunity to meet staff, tour current exhibits and start…
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California Museum Statement on Cesar Chavez
Following is an official statement from the California Museum regarding the recent allegations surrounding Cesar Chavez.
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Governor Newsom, First Partner Siebel Newsom announce new inductees to the California Hall of Fame
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and the California Museum today announced the 19th class of the California Hall of Fame, celebrating trailblazers whose achievements embody California’s spirit of resilience and creativity. This class also shines a spotlight on Los Angeles as a global hub of culture and innovation.
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California Museum Executive Director Amanda Meeker Set to Retire
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — January 16, 2026: California Museum Executive Director Amanda Meeker announced that she will retire in the summer of 2026, after more than a decade in the role and 28 years of service to the Museum.
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January – March 2026 Exhibitions & Events
JANUARY TIME OF REMEMBRANCE VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE 1/15/26 The California Museum is seeking volunteers to assist with Time of Remembrance, the popular field trip program offered at the Museum for eight weeks each winter. Focused on the wrongful incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII, the program introduces young audiences to the concepts of citizenship, constitutionality and…
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California Museum Announces the Return of Popular Exhibit “Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento’s Lost Japantown”
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — December 4, 2025: The California Museum is pleased to announce the return of Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento’s Lost Japantown, an exhibition that first appeared at the California Museum in 2017 and remains one of our most beloved and impactful.
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October – December 2025 Exhibitions & Events
OCTOBER DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS FIESTA 10/11/25 On Saturday, Oct. 11 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., the California Museum’s 12th annual Día de Los Muertos Fiesta will celebrate the opening of its new Day of the Dead-themed exhibit “Recuerdos Ilustrados: Día de los Muertos 2025.” Highlights will include appearances by exhibit artists; food and…
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California Museum to Host Free Statehood Day Celebration Honoring California’s 175th Birthday
The California Museum will commemorate the 175th anniversary of California’s statehood with a free public celebration on Saturday, September 6, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
