Sacramento History Museum

101 I St, Sacramento, California 95814 USA

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“Discover old Sacramento”

Gold Rush history comes alive inside the magnificent five story atrium of Wells Fargo Center on Capitol Mall. Discover an authentic 1866 Abbot-Downing stagecoach, a working telegraph line, an impressive collection of gold specimens from the nearby foothills where gold was first discovered in California, interactive exhibits about the history of stagecoaches and the men who guarded the treasure they carried. Along with artifacts, documents, furnishings, images, a video presentation describing Wells Fargo's colorful frontier past and a priceless collection of postal covers, dating back to the beginning of the Gold Rush in 1849. The museum store features a variety of Wells Fargo branded gifts, collectibles and apparel and Admission is always free

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Lily D.

May 07, 2024

Came here specifically for the underground tour which included admission to the museum. Otherwise it is $10. It is also where you start the tour right inside the lobby. Its Very small. It took... Read more

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Frank G.

July 02, 2024

Today I went here because I was in Old Sac. I was greeted by a really nice lady working at the front desk. The ticket prices are cheap with adult being $12, youth being $6 and children being free.... Read more

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Janet D.

June 29, 2024

This is a wonderful place to spend a few hours in Old Sacramento. Even though I have lived in the area for most of my life, I learned a lot about Sacramento from various kinds of... Read more

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