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Elegance in Motion: Cars of the Golden Age

Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum

May 25-October 13, 2013

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From the glamorous time of the Great Gatsby, flappers, and early Hollywood comes a rare display of lavish autos cultivated by the California Automobile Museum.

Elegance in Motion: Cars of the Golden Age features luxurious marques from the Roaring '20s and Art Deco Era, highlighting over twenty of the most stunning vehicles ever manufactured. “We like to maintain an active rotation of cars ...More

	Gatsby Era Cars & Wine Tasting Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 25, 2013 The California Automobile Museum is puttin' on the ritz with a Gatsby inspired exhibit ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	Art of Perception Presented by The California Museum at California Museum March 19-May 26, 2013 Working in a style she calls "Perceptionist Art," Sabrina Abbott creates bold, vibrant canvases focusing on everyday objects that range ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	Sensational Space Stamping Presented by Discovery Museum Science & Space Center at Discovery Museum Science & Space Center May 25-May 27, 2013 Having a stay-cation over the holiday weekend? Come out and explore the Discovery Museum Science & Space ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	Together Again: Lillian Pitt, Gail Tremblay, Joe Feddersen, & Rick Bartow Presented by C.N. Gorman Museum at C.N. Gorman Museum April 3-June 21, 2013 Together Again features recent artworks by acclaimed Native American artists Lillian Pitt (glass), Gail Tremblay (mixed media weaving), Joe ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	Special Exhibition of 2012 Award-Winning Photographs Presented by California State Railroad Museum at California State Railroad Museum December 8, 2012-June 30, 2013 Visitors to the California State Railroad Museum will be delighted to feast their eyes on award-winning photographs from all over the world ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	Super Bowls: The Art of Turned Wood Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum March 10-July 7, 2013 The 32 exquisitely turned bowls and other objects in this exhibition combine the beauty of wood with designs that accentuate wood's unique ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	High School Self-Portrait Show Presented by Crocker Art Museum and Chalk It Up! to Sacramento at Crocker Art Museum May 23-July 21, 2013 Comprised of more than 50 artworks in diverse media, this exhibition presents a comprehensive view of an essential exercise for any young artist: ...More Event Rating (0 votes)

	Ticket to Ride: 150 Years of Passenger Comfort & Style Presented by California State Railroad Museum at California State Railroad Museum May 31, 2012-August 1, 2013 The California State Railroad Museum is proud to debut a new exhibit titled Ticket to Ride: 150 Years of Passenger Comfort & Style. Located in the Mezzanine Gallery near the entrance to the Theater, the exciting and highly visual exhibit showcases American railroad-related artifacts that chronicle how the on-board experience has been... Ticket to Ride: 150 Years of Passenger Comfort & Style Presented by California State Railroad Museum at California State Railroad Museum May 31, 2012-August 1, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)	(1 attending)
	Sweet Stop: Mike Kotowski's Sugar Cane Trains of Hawaii Presented by California State Railroad Museum at California State Railroad Museum March 12-August 25, 2013 Visitors to the California State Railroad Museum are in for a sweet treat for the eyes—a collection of 11 original paintings that capture the heyday of Hawaii's sugar plantation railroads showcased in a new exhibit titled Sweet Stop: Mike Kotowski's Sugar Cane Trains of Hawaii. Inspired by historic photographs, noted railroad... Sweet Stop: Mike Kotowski's Sugar Cane Trains of Hawaii Presented by California State Railroad Museum at California State Railroad Museum March 12-August 25, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	An Opening of the Field: Jess, Robert Duncan, and Their Circle Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum June 9-September 1, 2013 The artist Jess Collins, known simply as Jess, and his partner, the poet Robert Duncan, were one of the most fascinating artistic couples of the 20th century. Soon after they met in 1950, they merged their personal and artistic lives to explore their interest in cultural mythologies, transformative narrative, and the appropriation of images.... An Opening of the Field: Jess, Robert Duncan, and Their Circle Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum June 9-September 1, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum June 30-September 29, 2013 Dynamic, innovative, and exquisite—origami, or folding paper, is not only a sophisticated art form, but it inspires innovative concepts in math and design and inventions in engineering, architecture, and technology. The first major exhibition to explore the rich tradition of paper folding both in Japan and Europe, Folding Paper features... Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum June 30-September 29, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Epic and the Intimate: French Drawings from the John D. Reilly Collection Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum June 30-September 29, 2013 From its founding in 1648, the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture was the center of artistic activity in France. Through 60 drawings by artists such as Simon Vouet, Antoine Watteau, Jean-Baptiste Greuze, and Edgar Degas, this exhibition from the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, traces the formation, triumph,... The Epic and the Intimate: French Drawings from the John D. Reilly Collection Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum June 30-September 29, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Whittle Stop: A Cast of Caricatures on a Wild West Train Presented by California State Railroad Museum at California State Railroad Museum September 18, 2012-October 13, 2013 Museum visitors of all ages will marvel at a fun and fanciful new exhibit Whittle Stop: A Cast of Caricatures on a Wild West Train. The fun and fanciful new exhibit is an intricately detailed wooden sculpture of a 1880s era steam train from engine to caboose complete with a handcar, water tower, train station depot, railroad crossing gate, and... Whittle Stop: A Cast of Caricatures on a Wild West Train Presented by California State Railroad Museum at California State Railroad Museum September 18, 2012-October 13, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Agricultural Gallery Presented by Historic Old Sacramento Foundation/Sacramento History Museum and Center for Sacramento History at Sacramento History Museum January 2-December 30, 2013 Sacramento is located in the heart of the Central Valley—one of the richest agricultural areas in the world. Agricultural pioneers are renowned for devising ingenious methods to make farm work more efficient and profitable. In this gallery, visitors see the original McCormick Reaper that revolutionized grain farming. In addition, the... The Agricultural Gallery Presented by Historic Old Sacramento Foundation/Sacramento History Museum and Center for Sacramento History at Sacramento History Museum January 2-December 30, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Gold, Greed, & Speculation: The Beginnings of Sacramento City Presented by Historic Old Sacramento Foundation/Sacramento History Museum and Center for Sacramento History at Sacramento History Museum January 2-December 30, 2013 The Historic Old Sacramento Foundation and the Sacramento History Museum are proud to present Gold, Greed, & Speculation: The Beginnings of Sacramento City in the museum’s lobby gallery. Visitors have the unique opportunity to explore the city’s first fifty years. The exhibit storyline goes beyond Sacramento’s origins as a... Gold, Greed, & Speculation: The Beginnings of Sacramento City Presented by Historic Old Sacramento Foundation/Sacramento History Museum and Center for Sacramento History at Sacramento History Museum January 2-December 30, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Community Gallery Presented by Historic Old Sacramento Foundation/Sacramento History Museum and Center for Sacramento History at Sacramento History Museum January 2-December 30, 2013 As a community, Sacramento has changed greatly over the city's relatively young history and the Community Gallery richly details its growth in chronological order. Visitors learn about the first people, the Nisenan & Maidu Indian Nations, through a collection of baskets, jewelry, and weapons. As you leave the Native American exhibit,... The Community Gallery Presented by Historic Old Sacramento Foundation/Sacramento History Museum and Center for Sacramento History at Sacramento History Museum January 2-December 30, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	California Innovates: The Computer Chip Presented by The California Museum at California Museum January 2-December 31, 2013 California Innovates: The Computer Chip launches a series of exhibits focused on the Golden State as a hub of innovation. Dedicated to the California-created computer chip, this first display explores one of the state's most prosperous industries. Through a hands-on, interactive display, the exhibit introduces what chips are, where they... California Innovates: The Computer Chip Presented by The California Museum at California Museum January 2-December 31, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Cars of the Stars Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum January 2-December 31, 2013 The California Automobile Museum’s Cars of the Stars exhibit displays famous vehicles from Hollywood movies, television, and cars owned by notable individuals. Vehicles include: -Erik Estrada’s 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 from the filming of CHiPS -1940 Lincoln-Zephyr Town Car by Brunn (Clara Ford) -1974... Cars of the Stars Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum January 2-December 31, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)	(1 attending)
	Building America: Abraham Lincoln, California, and the Union Pacific Railroad Presented by California State Railroad Museum at California State Railroad Museum September 29, 2012-December 31, 2013 Attention railroad and history enthusiasts of all ages! It's time to celebrate 150 years of railroading history. Timed to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the Union Pacific Railroad this year, the California State Railroad Museum is proud to debut a new exhibit titled Building America: Abraham Lincoln, California, and the Union Pacific... Building America: Abraham Lincoln, California, and the Union Pacific Railroad Presented by California State Railroad Museum at California State Railroad Museum September 29, 2012-December 31, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)	(1 attending)
	California Indians: Making a Difference Presented by The California Museum at California Museum January 2-December 31, 2013 Developed under a Native tribal advisory council over a two year period, California Indians: Making A Difference is the only exhibit of its kind created in Native voice representing over 100 tribes across the state. The 3,000-square foot gallery showcases the unique contributions of the state’s Native peoples through artifacts,... California Indians: Making a Difference Presented by The California Museum at California Museum January 2-December 31, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Uprooted! Japanese Americans During WWII Presented by The California Museum at California Museum January 2-December 31, 2013 The Museum’s longest running exhibit, Uprooted! surveys a century of Japanese American history in California and features the personal stories of formerly interned Californians. Although Japanese immigrants and their American-born children established businesses, built thriving communities, and contributed to the states’... Uprooted! Japanese Americans During WWII Presented by The California Museum at California Museum January 2-December 31, 2013 Event Rating (1 vote)
	California's Remarkable Women Presented by The California Museum and California State Parks Dept. of Parks & Recreation at California Museum January 2-December 31, 2013 California has always been replete with remarkable women. As community leaders and activists, inventors and entertainers, as mothers, daughters, sisters, and partners, California’s remarkable women serve 24/7 on the front lines of humanity. Extraordinary women from every walk of life strengthen, shape, and serve our great state.... California's Remarkable Women Presented by The California Museum and California State Parks Dept. of Parks & Recreation at California Museum January 2-December 31, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Health Happens Here Presented by The California Museum at California Museum January 2-December 31, 2013 Did you know your zip code can predict how long and how well you live? Learn why in an interactive journey in Health Happens Here. Discover what Californians are doing to build health in their communities in this new multi-media exhibition about all the places and all the ways health happens in California. Create an avatar and play video... Health Happens Here Presented by The California Museum at California Museum January 2-December 31, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Going Green: It's Cool for the Planet Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum January 2-December 31, 2013 On Earth Day 2009, the California Automobile Museum opened Going Green: It’s Cool for the Planet. Going Green is an exhibit displaying and telling the story of clean fuel alternatives. The exhibit includes a 1913 Rauch & Lang Electric car; one of only twelve 1997 General Motors EV1s still in existence; a 2000 Daimler-Benz NeCar 4a... Going Green: It's Cool for the Planet Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum January 2-December 31, 2013 Event Rating (2 votes)
	Ray Eames: A Century of Modern Design Presented by The California Museum at California Museum February 23, 2013-February 23, 2014 Celebrating the centennial of legendary designer Ray Eames, this all-new exhibition is the first to explore the early life and work of the Sacramento native who broke barriers during an era of limited opportunities for women in the arts. Although the work of Eames Office is well-known for innovations in modern architecture, furniture, films,... Ray Eames: A Century of Modern Design Presented by The California Museum at California Museum February 23, 2013-February 23, 2014 Event Rating (4 votes)	(1 attending)
	7th Annual California Hall of Fame Artifact Exhibit Presented by The California Museum at California Museum March 21, 2013-February 23, 2014 The 7th Annual California Hall of Fame Artifact Exhibit features personal items and ephemera on loan from the 7th class of California Hall of Fame inductees including: scientist of transdisciplinary complex systems Gregory Bateson, film legend Warren Beatty, visionary designers Charles and Ray Eames, labor activist Dolores Huerta, celebrated... 7th Annual California Hall of Fame Artifact Exhibit Presented by The California Museum at California Museum March 21, 2013-February 23, 2014 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Pick Me! A Bumper Crop of the Pacific Coast Presented by California State Railroad Museum at California State Railroad Museum May 1, 2013-April 10, 2014 The third and final phase of visually-powerful fruit crate art will be showcased in an exhibit titled Pick Me! A Bumper Crop of the Pacific Coast. After focusing exclusively on California crate labels for the first two years, the third phase of this popular exhibit includes selections from the entire U.S. Pacific Coast. For example, colorful... Pick Me! A Bumper Crop of the Pacific Coast Presented by California State Railroad Museum at California State Railroad Museum May 1, 2013-April 10, 2014 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Sam Francis: Five Decades of Abstract Expressionism from California Collections Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum January 26-April 20, 2014 This exhibition celebrates internationally acclaimed California native Sam Francis, one of the state's most historically significant artists. Featuring a colorful range of the artist's paintings and unique works on paper, this survey highlights different periods of the artist's oeuvre as represented in extraordinary public and private... Sam Francis: Five Decades of Abstract Expressionism from California Collections Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum January 26-April 20, 2014 Event Rating (0 votes)
	California Missions: A Journey Along the El Camino Real Presented by The California Museum at California Museum April 30, 2013-April 27, 2014 This exhibit explores the 21 religious and military outposts founded by Spanish Catholic missionaries of the Franciscan Order on "The Royal Road." Beginning with Mission San Diego de Alcalá founded in 1769 and ending with Mission San Francisco Solano founded in 1823, the California Missions served as the first major... California Missions: A Journey Along the El Camino Real Presented by The California Museum at California Museum April 30, 2013-April 27, 2014 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Jules Tavernier: Artist and Adventurer Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum February 16-May 11, 2014 This is the first museum exhibition to survey the work of early California artist Jules Tavernier (1844–1889). Born in Paris and trained in France, Tavernier adapted his native country's Barbizon aesthetic to scenes of the American West. This exhibition surveys the artist's entire career through 100 paintings and works on paper, from his... Jules Tavernier: Artist and Adventurer Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum February 16-May 11, 2014 Event Rating (0 votes)
	African American Art: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, and Beyond Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum June 29-September 21, 2014 This exhibition of works seldom seen outside the Smithsonian presents 100 paintings, sculptures, and photographs by African American artists, drawn from the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The Crocker Art Museum is the only West Coast venue for this stunning survey of African American visual heritage, its rich sources, and... African American Art: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, and Beyond Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum June 29-September 21, 2014 Event Rating (1 vote)