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Only in California

Only in California could you drive from the desert to the beach, and from the mountains to agricultural fields in one day. Only in California could you surf, dine with movie stars, go wine tasting and then play in the snow. Only in California would you find an exhibit dedicated to Elizabeth Taylor next to an exhibit on Ansel Adams because they both spent the majority of their lives making history in this state.

About the California Museum

Legacy

California is an amazing state where options are limitless and dreams become reality.

The California Museum fosters this concept as new educational programs are created, exhibits are crafted and cultural events are opened to the public. We fulfill this mission by creating a unique learning space where children, adults, and visitors from around the globe can be inspired by this great state’s rich history and stories of its innovative people. All visitors are encouraged to make their own mark on history.

The California Museum is the ONLY museum that provides insight into California’s legacy by uniquely showcasing the stories of inspirational people and events. These people include Sally Ride, Ronald Reagan, Rita Moreno and Jackie Robinson. These events include the birth of Hollywood, the discovery of gold, the earthquake of 1906 and the table grape boycott.

Leadership

The Governor and First Lady serve as Honorary Chairs of the Museum along with an Honorary Board, which includes former Governors and First Ladies: Gray and Sharon Davis, Peter and Gayle Wilson, George and Gloria Deukmejian, Jerry Brown and Anne Gust, and Nancy Reagan.

Museum Trustees represent the geography and diversity of California. Each trustee represents an array of expertise needed in fulfilling the Museum's mission.