19th Class Onsite Exhibition

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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s sword from 1982’s “Conan the Barbarian.”

Clapperboard from Jamie Lee Curtis’ 1983 hit “Trading Places.”

John Burton’s 1960s-70s CA State Assembly campaign pins.

Riane Eisler’s Ashanti figure from 1985 UN Women’s Conference.

Terry McMillan’s “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” film screenplay.

Janet Evans’ gold-winning suit from the 1988 Seoul 800m freestyle.

Acclaimed Mariachi Reyna’s vihuela, played on prominent stages.

Chef Nobu’s 18-inch knife, crafted for precision fish slicing.

Santa Monica Track Club jersey, worn & autographed by Lewis.

Santa Monica Track Club jersey, worn & autographed by Carl Lewis.

19TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA HALL OF FAME EXHIBITION

On view now!

Explore the lives and legacies of the 19th class of California Hall of Fame in an all-new artifact exhibit featuring photos and memorabilia on loan from:

John L. Burton, Legendary legislator and social justice advocate
Jamie Lee Curtis, Beloved Hollywood star
Riane Eisler, Groundbreaking systems scientist, cultural historian and futurist
Janet Evans, Swimming great and Olympic trailblazer
Carl Le wis, Track and field superstar
Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles, First all-women mariachi ensemble in the U.S.
Nobu Matsuhisa, World-renowned sushi chef and restaurateur
Terry McMillan, Bestselling author
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hollywood icon, champion bodybuilder and 38th Governor of California

This year’s artifact exhibition features special items on loan from the 19th class, including Arnold Schwarzenegger’s leather jacket from 1991’s “Terminator 2,” Janet Evans’ 1992 Olympic Opening Ceremony uniform, a clapperboard from Jamie Lee Curtis’ 1983 hit “Trading Places,” and more.

Inductees have collaborated closely with the Museum to co-curate their displays, with many contributing items from an inductee’s personal collections.

The California Hall of Fame exhibit also features artifacts from the posthumous inductees of the all-women 18th class of the California Hall of Fame, inducted in 2024: Julia Child, Ina Donna Coolbrith, Vicki Manalo Draves, Mitsuye Endo, Dian Fossey, Alice Piper, and Tina Turner.