Big Day of Giving
Big Day of Giving is on May 7 – Early Giving Opens on April 23
Help us reach our goal during Big Day of Giving, the annual community-wide fundraiser for Sacramento-region nonprofits. As a nonprofit 501(c)3, the California Museum relies on community support to maintain our exceptional exhibits and programs that share California’s history, arts, and culture of diversity with more than 100,000 visitors annually.
Your Gift Provides:
- Scholarships for youth in need:
Fund field trips for Title I schools and send children to our California Time Traveler Summer Camp.
- Diverse storytelling:
Support upcoming exhibits & programs on California’s rich history, arts and culture of diversity.
- Museum access for all:
Help fund free and reduced admission days, allowing underserved families to access California Museum exhibits and programming year-round.
Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. If we reach our $25,000 goal by May 7, 2026, we’ll host a free admission day later this year! Join us in preserving and celebrating California’s vibrant heritage!
How to Donate
Big Day of Giving donations begin at $10 and take just a few minutes to make. If you donate using a Golden 1 Credit Union debit or credit card, your gift will be proportionately matched by Golden 1 Credit Union.
Donations can be made online, by phone, or by mail:
- Visit bigdayofgiving.org/californiamuseum to give online or click below
- Call (916) 296-5897 to give over the phone.
- Mail your donation to the California Museum at 1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Early giving opens April 23, and donations are accepted through midnight on May 7.
