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California State Indian Museum
The California State Indian Museum displays exhibits illustrating the cultures of the state’s first inhabitants. California’s prehistoric population, one of the largest and most diverse in the Western hemisphere, was made up of over 150 distinct tribal groups who spoke at least sixty-four different languages. California Indian population estimates, before the arrival of the first Europeans, were at least 500,000 people.
California Indian cultural items in the museum include basketry, beadwork, clothing, and exhibits about the ongoing traditions of various California Indian tribes. Descendents of the first Californians, tens of thousands of them, still live in California and still cherish and carry on their unique cultural heritage. Indigenous people have donated many photographs of family, friends, and memorable times for use in the museum. A section of the museum features a hands-on area, where visitors can try their hand at using Indian tools, such as the pump drill, used for making holes in shell beads and other materials; the mortar and pestle and soap root brush, made from the soap root plant, all used for grinding acorns.
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California State Indian Museum
2618 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95816Phone: (916) 324-0971 | Official Website
Admission:
General (18+) $4
Youth (Age 6-17) $3
Children (Age 0-5) FreeHours:
Wed-Sun 10am-5pm
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Parking Info
Metered parking is available on 26th and K Streets
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Accessibility Services
There is no accessibility service information available at this time.
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Technical Specs
Cash or check only. Photography is not allowed.
Traveling on I-80, from San Francisco, take Business 80/Hwy 50 east. Take the Business 80 exit (north towards Reno) to the N Street exit. Travel straight on 30th Street, then turn left under the freeway at L Street and travel on L Street to 26th Street. Bus parking is available on L Street by Sutter's Fort.
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Current Events
There are no current events at this time.
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Upcoming Events
06/08/13 Gathering of Honored Elders
California State Indian Museum10/12/13 Acorn Day
California State Indian Museum11/02/13 California Indian Basket Weavers' Demonstrations
California State Indian Museum11/09/13 Native Literature Showcase: Meet the Authors
California State Indian Museum11/16/13 Continuing Culture Skills Workshops
California State Indian Museum11/22/13-
11/23/13Indian Arts & Crafts Holiday Fair
California State Indian Museum
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NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate. However, it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.
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Current &
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Current Events
There are no current events at this time.
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Upcoming Events
06/08/13 Gathering of Honored Elders
California State Indian Museum10/12/13 Acorn Day
California State Indian Museum11/02/13 California Indian Basket Weavers' Demonstrations
California State Indian Museum11/09/13 Native Literature Showcase: Meet the Authors
California State Indian Museum11/16/13 Continuing Culture Skills Workshops
California State Indian Museum11/22/13-
11/23/13Indian Arts & Crafts Holiday Fair
California State Indian Museum
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Past
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Past Events
05/11/13 Plein Air Day
California State Indian Museum04/20/13-
04/21/13Indian Arts & Crafts Market
California State Indian Museum11/23/12-
11/24/12Arts & Crafts Holiday Fair
California State Indian Museum11/17/12 Traditional Skills Workshops
California State Indian Museum11/10/12 Native Literature: Meet the Authors
California State Indian Museum11/03/12 California Indian Basket Weaving Demonstrations
California State Indian Museum10/13/12 Acorn Day 2012
California State Indian Museum07/21/12 Hands-on-History: Before the Gold Rush
California State Indian Museum07/14/12 Basket Weaving Demonstration
California State Indian Museum06/02/12 Native California Heritage With Gathering of Honored Elders
California State Indian Museum11/25/11-
11/26/11Arts & Crafts Holiday Fair
California State Indian Museum10/15/11 Acorn Day
California State Indian Museum06/04/11 Gathering of Honored Elders
California State Indian Museum04/30/11 Native Peoples Lecture & Book Signing with Dr. Alan P. Garfinkel
California State Indian Museum04/16/11-
04/17/11Indian Arts & Crafts Market
California State Indian Museum11/26/10-
11/27/10Indian Museum Arts & Crafts Holiday Fair
California State Indian Museum10/16/10 Acorn Day
California State Indian Museum06/20/10 Cultural Historian To Speak About Sacramento’s Early Native Peoples
California State Indian Museum06/05/10 33rd Annual Gathering of Honored Elders
California State Indian Museum05/15/10 CA State Indian Museum Presents A Special “Plein Air Day”
California State Indian Museum04/17/10-
04/18/10Indian Arts & Crafts Market
California State Indian Museum10/17/09 Acorn Day
California State Indian Museum06/06/09 Gathering of Honored Elders
California State Indian Museum10/18/08 Acorn Day
California State Indian Museum
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