Museums, Museums, Museums!
Have never been to Sacramento and know absolutely nothing about the region (except it's the state capitol of California). So I figure why not write a column for the ITJ with tourist information.
I will be surfing the Internet on the look-out for those of us who haven't a clue about the Sacramento area, but are looking forward to attending the convention and perhaps a few days before and after.
The Sacramento area is home to many museums. A surfing trip over the Internet waves brings a lot of interesting results for pre and post convention vacationing.
Sacramento History Museum - Formerly the Discovery Museum's Gold Rush History Center, the Sacramento History Museum is housed in the replicated 1854 City Hall and Waterworks building in Old Sacramento, features interactive exhibits that bring to life the great Gold Rush of 1849. OPEN DAILY 10am-5pm, last admission at 4:30pm (excluding major holidays) Admission: Seniors: $4, Adults (18+): $5, Teens (13-17): $4, Youth (4-12): $3, Members & Children (3 & Younger): FREE. Sacramento History Museum 101 I Street; Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-264-7057
California Automobile Museum - The automobile...product of the dreams of a few; the object of the dreams of many. Share those dreams at this popular museum. Explore the history of the automobile and its influence on our lives - past, present & future. Enjoy the California Automobile Museum's exciting collection of over 170 classic cars, race cars, muscle cars, hot rods and early models displayed throughout 72,000 square feet of museum space. Buy an auto-related souvenir in our gift shop, enjoy a soda in the 50's style Vic's Ice Cream vignette and take pictures & video with your favorite cars! California Automobile Museum 2200 Front Street; Sacramento, CA 95818 Phone: 916-442-6802 www.toweautomuseum.org
California State Railroad Museum - Located in Old Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum is a complex of historic facilities and unique attractions. Widely regarded as North America's most popular railroad museum, there is something there for everyone! Experience lavishly restored trains, engaging exhibits, and unique special events. Every Summer weekend ride behind a real steam locomotive. California State Railroad Museum 111 I Street; Old Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-445-6645 www.californiastaterailroadmuseum.org
Aerospace Museum of California - Formerly known as McClellan Aviation Museum, this place features over 30 military and civilian aircraft and a state-of-the-art Aviation Learning Center. Aerospace Museum of California 3200 Freedom Park Drive; McClellan, CA 95652 Phone: 916-643-3192 www.aerospacemuseumofcalifornia.org
California Museum for History, Women and the Arts - Home of the California Hall of Fame, this museum preserves, presents and creates California history. The museum brings a rich and diverse history alive through the extraordinary collection of the California State Archives and other collections throughout the state. California women have a home for their stories in a museum about California history. An active, engaging center it serves as a bridge from the past to the future. California Museum for History, Women and the Arts 1020 O Street; Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-653-7524 www.californiamuseum.org
Discovery Museum Science & Space Center - This museum is home to the Challenger Learning Center and houses Sacramento's only public planetarium, an animal discovery room, nature trails and a wildlife pond. The Learning Center offers open-to-the-public space missions seven Fridays per year: call for more information. Challenger simulated space missions are also offered for groups, clubs, businesses, and other organizations. Educational programming includes a hands-on archaeology dig, Challenger Learning Center space missions, planetarium programs, live animal programs, self guided museum tours, geology, and more. Picnic tables are available throughout their fourteen wooded acres. Discovery Museum Science & Space Center 3615 Auburn Blvd.; Sacramento, CA 95821 Phone: 916-575-3942 www.thediscovery.org
The preceding museum information comes from a fact-filled web site called Sacramento365.com. Keep in mind the entrance prices and hours of admission are subject to change.
There you have it - lots of museums to keep most anyone interested and sure to add positive memories to your International Convention vacation trip.
The next International Sons of the Desert Convention will be held in June 2010 from Wednesday the 16th thru Sunday the 20th. See you in Sacramento!
Henry "Butch" Sorenson
Grand Sheik
Going Bye-Bye! Tent of South Florida
Last Update: February 6, 2010