| Sacramento, the beautiful capital city of California, | | | | and beadwork are some of the artifacts displayed in |
| famous for the historic gold rush, has now emerged | | | | the museum. The exhibits also include the ongoing |
| as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the | | | | traditions of various California Native American |
| United States. Though Old Sacramento is known for | | | | groups. It also has a display about Ishi, who is |
| its gilded past, its modern day image is highlighted by | | | | thought to be the last of the Yahi Indians. Moreover, |
| tall, gleaming buildings, a dynamic art scene and | | | | the museum arranges a number of special events |
| museums, historic monuments and elegant galleries. | | | | throughout the year. |
| The year round pleasant weather has also | | | | Wells Fargo History Museum: The Wells Fargo History |
| contributed to the increase in the number of tourists, | | | | Museum is a compact museum inside the restored |
| making it a travelers paradise. With an extensive | | | | B.F. Hastings Building. It takes its visitors back in time |
| range of outdoor and daytime activities, fine dining | | | | to visit the old Wells Fargo Agents office. The |
| and dazzling nightlife, it has become a must-visit place | | | | exhibits in the museum illustrate how Wells Fargo |
| in most travelers itineraries. | | | | rode the river of gold flowing through Sacramento, |
| Some of Sacramento well-known museums and | | | | kept the famed Pony Express going, as well as how |
| galleries are discussed below: | | | | he helped the State Government in the early days. |
| The California State Military Museum: Located at 1119 | | | | Exploding Head Gallery: The Exploding Head Gallery |
| Second Street in the Old Sacramento State Historical | | | | features present day art and ceramics, showcasing |
| Park, the California State Military museum is one of | | | | the works of local, national and international artists. |
| the most popular tourist attractions. Governor Pete | | | | This gallery is located in the center of downtown |
| Wilson opened this museum in 1991, and it is the | | | | Sacramento, and it has monthly rotating exhibitions, |
| official military museum and historical research center | | | | and a broad selection of unique ceramic artworks |
| of the State of California. The museum houses over | | | | within the 1800 square feet of exhibition and retail |
| 30,000 artifacts along with a substantial library and | | | | space. |
| archives. It also has five satellite museums located at | | | | It was opened in 2001 to share the innovative art, |
| Camp Roberts in southern Monterey County, Fresno | | | | ceramics and the creative spirit of artists with |
| Air National Guard Base, and the Los Alamitos Joint | | | | collectors and the general public. Jodi de Vries and |
| Forces Training Base in Orange County, Camp San | | | | Linda Welch opened this gallery in downtown |
| Luis Obispo, and the National Guard Armory in San | | | | Sacramento. The gallery hosts twelve different |
| Diego. It also maintains relations with the McClellan | | | | exhibitions every year, with at least four of them |
| Aviation Museum at the former McClellan AFB in | | | | dedicated to sculptural ceramics. The gallery also |
| North Highlands as well as the Sons of the Revolution | | | | carries a unique selection of paintings, prints and |
| in the State of California Library in Glendale. | | | | drawings, along with the functional and non-functional |
| The California State Indian Museum: Located in the | | | | ceramic works. A unique exhibit of the gallery is the |
| downtown area of Sacramento, this museum displays | | | | work done on paper. This gallery works towards |
| exhibits and artifacts showcasing the culture of the | | | | inculcating discernment, appreciation as well as |
| earliest inhabitants of the state. Basketry, clothing, | | | | awareness of modern styles, expressions and media. |