California State Indian Museum
The California State Indian Museum is a museum in the state park system of California, United States, interpreting the diverse cultures of the Indigenous peoples of California. It is in Sacramento. Its origins go back to 1940.
A museum inside Sacramento
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 93–94°, and about 76 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Sacramento
California State Indian Museum is inside Sacramento, which has 125 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 66–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 11 miles away
Sacramento (SMF) has airline service, about 11 miles from California State Indian Museum.
Established in 1940
California State Indian Museum dates from 1940. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
Every month near California State Indian Museum is set out below.
California State Indian Museum
The California State Indian Museum is a museum in the state park system of California, United States, interpreting the diverse cultures of the Indigenous peoples of California. It is located in Midtown Sacramento at 2618 K Street. The museum exhibits traditional items illustrating the varying cultures of the state's first inhabitants. The Native population of California, one of the largest and most diverse in the Western hemisphere, was made up of over 150 distinct tribal groups who spoke at least 64 different languages. Prior to the arrival of the first European explorers, the native population is estimated to have been in excess of 500,000 people. The museum, besides hosting artifacts and information, also serves as a cultural meeting point.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1940
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Nights near California State Indian Museum
For a bed close by, look to Sacramento (125) and West Sacramento (33).
- 1Sutter's Fort
- 2Governor's Mansion State Historic Park
- 3ARCO Arena
- 4California State Railroad Museum
- 5Hornet Stadium
- 6Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
- 7Crocker Art Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From California State Indian Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | in town | — | 125 98 hotels · 13 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 3 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 536,449 | $506K | D |
| West Sacramento | 4 mi west | 5 min | 33 11 hotels · 13 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 56,216 | $526K | C+ |
| Arden-Arcade | 5 mi east | 10 min | 10 6 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 94,994 | $560K | — |
| Rancho Cordova | 13 mi east | 20 min | 22 19 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground | 87,554 | $478K | C− |
| North Highlands | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 11 7 hotels · 2 motels · 2 RV parks | 47,957 | $368K | — |
| Davis | 15 mi west | 20 min | 20 19 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 66,110 | $866K | C |
| Roseville | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 23 20 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 167,302 | $661K | C+ |
| Woodland | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 18 11 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 62,513 | $548K | C |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near California State Indian Museum
These lie within 42 miles as the crow flies.
1in town State parkSutter's Fort
2in town State parkGovernor's Mansion State Historic Park
36 mi Stadium & arenaARCO Arena
42 mi MuseumCalifornia State Railroad Museum500K visitors a year
53 mi Stadium & arenaHornet Stadium
6in town State parkLeland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
72 mi MuseumCrocker Art Museum
41 mi LakeLake BerryessaPhoto credits
Sutter's Fort: Ian Howard, CC BY 2.5 · Governor's Mansion State Historic Park: Mark James Miller, CC BY 3.0 · ARCO Arena: CLopez63, CC BY-SA 3.0 · California State Railroad Museum: The original uploader was Swampyank at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hornet Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park: M.Mierzwa. MCalamari at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Crocker Art Museum: Amadscientist Mark James Miller, CC BY 3.0 · Lake Berryessa: Unknown, Public domain
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Your questions on California State Indian Museum
Is California State Indian Museum in Sacramento?
Yes. It’s inside Sacramento, CA.
When is the best time to visit California State Indian Museum?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 66–81°.
How far is California State Indian Museum from Stockton and Oakland?
About 42 miles south of Stockton and about 69 miles southwest of Oakland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to California State Indian Museum?
Sacramento (SMF), about 11 miles away.
Where should I stay near California State Indian Museum?
Sacramento (in town, 125 places to stay), West Sacramento (4 mi, 33 places to stay) and Arden-Arcade (5 mi, 10 places to stay).
Tips from people in Sacramento
Ask a question, or answer one, in Sacramento’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.