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Sight Downtown, Capitol Park & Midtown

California State Capitol Museum

A sight in Downtown, Capitol Park & Midtown, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Dec 30.

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Why go

Free tours of the restored 1870s Capitol, including the rotunda and historic offices.

It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Capitol Park & Midtown, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 1 place to eat and 1 sight. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Capitol Park and Ella Dining Room & Bar.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Dec 30

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Capitol Park & Midtown. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Capitol Park

    Forty acres of old trees, memorials and a rose garden around the California State Capitol, with a holiday tree on the west steps.

    Outdoors · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Ella Dining Room & Bar

    A downtown dining room near the Capitol with seasonal California cooking and a busy bar.

    Food · Old Sacramento Waterfront · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Countdown on the Cobblestones

    Old Sacramento's free New Year's Eve party, with bands and DJs on K and Front streets and a 9 p.m. fireworks and light show.

    Activity · Old Sacramento Waterfront · 0.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Old Sacramento State Historic Park

    Blocks of Gold Rush-era brick buildings, wooden boardwalks and shops along the river, strung with lights for the holidays.

    Sight · Old Sacramento Waterfront · 0.7 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    The Firehouse Restaurant

    A special-night restaurant in an 1853 firehouse in Old Sacramento, with a courtyard and a long wine list.

    Food · Old Sacramento Waterfront · 0.7 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    California State Railroad Museum

    Restored locomotives and rail cars in a big hall at the north end of Old Sac, including a sleeper car you can walk through.

    Sight · Old Sacramento Waterfront · 0.8 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

California State Capitol Museum is a stop on our Sacramento New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Capitol Park & Midtown

Another curated sight in Capitol Park & Midtown. See the full Capitol Park & Midtown guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Old Sacramento Waterfront

Our climate figures for Capitol Park & Midtown come from nearby Old Sacramento Waterfront. Average daily highs in Old Sacramento Waterfront run from 57°F in December to 98°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For California State Capitol Museum itself, we suggest: Dec 30.

Modelled monthly averages for Old Sacramento Waterfront from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Old Sacramento Waterfront weather by month (covers Capitol Park & Midtown).

Getting there

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Coordinates
38.57639, -121.49333
Destination
Capitol Park & Midtown, California

California State Capitol Museum: quick answers

How much time do you need at California State Capitol Museum?

Plan on about an hour at California State Capitol Museum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit California State Capitol Museum?

Our pick: Dec 30. Insider tip: Typically closed Jan 1; tour it on Dec 30.

Is California State Capitol Museum free?

Yes, we list California State Capitol Museum as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include California State Capitol Museum?

California State Capitol Museum appears on Sacramento New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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