Admission, Hours & Tickets

Please note the special hours below for the holiday season. We will be operating with regular hours on all other days. Please plan your visit accordingly and enjoy the holiday season!

Christmas Eve (December 24): Closed
Christmas Day (December 25): Closed
New Year’s Eve (December 31): Open 10 am – 3 pm
New Year’s Day (January 1): Closed

The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. Last admission is 4 pm.

Advance tickets¹ are recommended. Tickets may be exchanged for a different day or time slot up to one (1) hour in advance of ticket time. Please arrive no later than 20 minutes after your scheduled entry time. Sorry, no refunds provided for advance tickets. All visitors, including those qualifying for free admission, must have their own ticket.

For questions or assistance with admission or ticket exchanges, please call (916) 653-0650 during Museum hours listed below or email reservations@californiamuseum.org during administrative hours Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.

We look forward to welcoming you! Please plan extra time for your arrival. Parking and transportation information can be found here.

Admission & Tickets:¹

Museum Hours:

2024 Holiday Schedule:

Masks are not required but are recommended. Please see our Covid-19 policies page to learn more about what to expect during your visit.

¹By submitting an online reservation, you agree to receive our emails. For details or to opt out, see our Privacy page.

²Students & Seniors 65+ must show valid ID at time of admission. 

³Good for both active and retired military members. Requires military ID or DD214 for proof of service.

⁴Children 5 & under free with paid adult admission. 

⁵NARM reciprocal admission not extended to members of institutions that restrict California Museum members or on fundraising and ticketed events. 

⁶Museum and reciprocal members show current membership card at time of admission.