Best places: Museums in Sacramento County

Discover the best places in Sacramento County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. This list contains 60 places from Museum category.

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San Francisco Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
55 acres of serene gardens showcasing diverse plants from around the world & a magnolia collection.
4.80 (7K reviews)
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California State Railroad Museum
Rail museum
Colorful museum documenting railroad history via vintage locomotives, exhibits & rides.
4.80 (4.4K reviews)
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Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Nature preserve
This attraction offers educational exhibits & over a dozen indigenous animals, plus 3 nature trails.
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
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The Interval at Long Now
Cocktail bar
Coffee shop, bar & event space boasting a modern setting complete with views & a librarylike vibe.
$$ $$
4.80 (773 reviews)
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Musée Mécanique
Museum
Old-fashioned spot featuring antique coin-operated mechanical instruments & vintage arcade games.
4.70 (6.9K reviews)
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San Francisco Cable Car Museum
Rail museum
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment.
4.70 (5.6K reviews)
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Legion of Honor
Art museum
4,000 years of ancient & European art in a beaux arts building overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.
4.70 (3.9K reviews)
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Conservatory of Flowers
Botanical garden
Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers.
4.70 (3.3K reviews)
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SS Jeremiah O'Brien
Maritime museum
Functioning World War II–era naval ship serving as a living museum for the Liberty class of ships.
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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Aerospace Museum of California
Science museum
Exhibits of planes from various periods plus spacecraft, cockpit visits & high-tech simulators.
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
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Asian Art Museum
Art museum
Over 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.
4.60 (3.7K reviews)
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The Walt Disney Family Museum
Museum
Presidio museum exploring the life of Walt Disney featuring hands-on exhibits & original artwork.
4.60 (3.5K reviews)
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USS Pampanito Museum and Memorial
Museum
This restored Navy vessel from World War II now serves as a museum, memorial & historical landmark.
4.60 (2.1K reviews)
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Pier 15
Seaport
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4.60 (1.4K reviews)
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Autodesk Gallery
Art gallery
👍👍 Loved it in the past but can't figure out when it is open now (2022). If anyone knows and can post it in their review here, i would be grateful!
4.70 (474 reviews)
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Stanford Mansion
Museum
Imposing restored 1856 Victorian mansion that serves as a museum with period furnishings & decor.
4.70 (424 reviews)
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California Automobile Museum
Museum
Unusual museum featuring a wide range of antique cars plus exhibits, classes, a gift shop & more.
4.70 (395 reviews)
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Sacramento History Museum
History museum
Exhibits of local heritage & art, the Gold Rush & a historic print shop, plus underground tours.
4.60 (811 reviews)
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Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
State park
Historic landmark with tours of the first distribution point for a major city's electricity (1895).
4.60 (530 reviews)
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GLBT Historical Society Museum
Museum
Main exhibit covering over 100 years of Bay Area's GLBT history, plus special programming.
4.60 (455 reviews)
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