History

I had such a great time exploring the Sacramento History Museum, and the staff was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable about Old Sacramento’s past. The gold rush exhibits were fascinating to see up close, and the overall atmosphere really brings California history to life in a fun way. It would be nice if the indoor signage was a little clearer to help navigate between the different floors, but the quality of the displays more than makes up for it. I definitely recommend checking it out if you’re in the area and want a cool, local experience.

I had ProFlow Painting repaint my house and it looks great. They were on time. The crew did a nice job with the trim and kept the yard tidy. I had to coordinate a bit for the final walkthrough but it wasn’t a big deal. Overall it was a solid experience and I’d gladly recommend them ⚾.

If you go to the Train Museum next door first bring your receipt to get a discount on the museum or the underground tours. Cute little museum. With discount by showing train museum receipt we paid $12 for two. It was worth it for that price. We missed the underground tour, 😢. But hopefully next time we can catch one. I didn't know about Campbell's and it's history in Sacramento so I learned something new. Staff was ok not much interaction there except purchasing tickets. Bathrooms clean. Wheelchair accessible and there is a elevator. Cute museum glad we saw it.

Walking into the Sacramento History Museum, I was struck by the subtle scent of old paper and polished wood that filled the air. The layout is cozy—two levels with various exhibits neatly arranged, including a fascinating section on the local history of Campbell's Soup. The staff were friendly, greeting me at the entrance and promptly answering my questions about the exhibitions. I was particularly interested in the printing press area; one of the staff members explained how it worked while showcasing some historical prints, which added a nice touch to my visit. The atmosphere felt relaxed, allowing me to wander at my own pace, but I did notice that some exhibits could use a refresh to make them more engaging. The kids' activities outside caught my eye too; panning for gold looked fun for families visiting with children. I also appreciated that everything was accessible—the elevator made navigating the two floors easy. Overall, it’s a worthwhile stop if you want to learn about local history without feeling rushed or overwhelmed by crowds.

Had high hopes after seeing videos online. But once we got there we were very disappointed. We wanted to get a custom paper to remember our wedding and honeymoon but the press was closed. Nothing online says anything about the press only having certain hours of operation. The museum itself was awful didn’t feel like it was about Sacramento history but felt like it was more about baseball. For paying $10 a person it was not worth it and we were done within 30 minutes. We were very displeased with our experience and don’t plan on coming back anytime soon.