Reviews of State Indian Museum (Museum)

Jeroen Roncken

As a European tourist, I enjoyed this museum a lot. It's smaller than your average museum, it's 10-60 minutes depending on how interested you are. Employees are willing to explain and tell you everything that's not written on signs if you're really loving it! Definitely worth a visit.

Bay Walker

Excellent museum. Outstanding Ranger spoke with us!

Michele Chapman

Small but well done. Probably only of interest if you're really into Native American history and culture.

Steve Earley

Very well done with a focus solely on the local tribes

Terry Blosser

Emotional ride through this little gem. It's small, but if you take your time an absorb it all.. there's a slew of information. I highly recommend this place.

Joanne Ray

Lovely. Educational

Alan Mandigo

Was a great place the two men were knowledgeable

Hui Spink

(Translated by Google) It is worth to know the life culture of the Indians. There is no photo in it, but many ancient things are printed in my mind! (Original) 值得去了解印第安人的生活文化，里面不能拍照

John Mason

This is an interesting museum that provides insights to local Indian history. For those who are unfamiliar with Indian culture and visit from other International First Nations Peoples it would be advantageous to be able to take photos. Further displays have better lighting to easily read the displays.

changqing zhang

Pretty small

Susan D

First time in years that it was opened to the public, hit and miss ,i guess.

I'm inDante Goldstin

Those people were Hawaiian not (INDIAN AMERICAN)

Belinda Hernandez

Being apache ....loved it

Abz Lee

Great museum with many interesting Native Californian exhibits including artwork, pictures of local Native Americans, amazing stories, and even a dugout canoe!

Christina Richter

So much to learn, a must visit for everyone.

R. Durland

Absolutely intriguing...Park Rangers on duty to guide/ help. Recommend for anyone interested in California History.

Tara Dunn

Best place to get white sage ($10 or less) - cleanse your space! No pictures are allowed inside. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for kids. I always make time to visit during the Holiday Craft fair in November and Elders Day in June.

Efrain Rodriguez

Okay

Heriberto Romero

Too little but interesting

Matthew Jeziorski

A very informative museum. I have an interest in locally made arrows. When you look up Native American crafts, you get very general information. This museum gets beyond stereotypes of "Indians" and shows how individual tribes did things.

Alex Lancher

Rude and no photos allowed. Never saw a sign stating that.

Celeste McFarlen

One of the best thought out and informative presentations I've seen. Only a good percentage of displays were missing for maintenance of preservation. That was the only disappointing thing. Otherwise lovely and respectful.

L. I. holmes

Very mystic. Stayed for 2hours. I swear through the reflection of glass I saw some of the characters in the paintings move. Their regelia looked more futuristic rather than historic. The paintings were of descendants of people still living in Sac and the Bay Area. They really captured the souls of the individuals although I hear thats why a lot of the Natives refused to have their pictures taken... Was a reminder that even though the native population has unfortunately been lowered, their spirit is just as alive in the present... I would say this place had magical qualities. If you live in Sac, this is a must go to spot!

The Word became flesh

Great place for photo shoots

Elaine Fischer

What a fun place to visit. Feb 2nd was free admission to 15 different Museums in Sacramento! This was at the State Indian Museum. There was no photo's allowed to be taken inside, but the Museum was wonderful. An Elder inside was playing a hand made wooden flute, and stopped to explain about the sweat houses heated with hot stones, and how the flooring was dug deep, yet the structure on top, were low to the ground, both for insulation and keeping the heat inside. They were covered on top of their bodies with reeds and branches, or what ever was on hand to keep the heat in. Great artifacts, very informative. Lots of children were enjoying all the displays. There's a gift shop, too!

Penny Wright Merrell

Clean easily accessible

Nikki

Nice place to see

Mrs. Knox

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Jovita Torres

Took my 3 grandsons.

D Edwards

There were some interesting exhibits, but it was quite small and the staff member was a bit rude to my son. After doing some research online it looks like there are some more interactive and well stocked museums in the bay area that we will try next. Also, photography is not allowed.

Byron Peña

Great historical journey from the native American folks. Small but very informative.

Shaman Aah

If you are interested in Native American history or hand crafts, you may find this Museum interesting. It is small that contains many examples of basketry, arrowheads, and other things used by Native Americans. They also have a cute little gift shop with very nice sage. I was disappointed, however, that no mention is made of the exploitation and oppression of Native Americans. Wait, I may be mistaken. I do believe there was an exhibit about the mission system in California, which primarily tried to "convert" the NA's by making it illegal for them to use their own language, their own prayers and ceremonies, etc. We all know the story but, lest we forget, I feel that museums have a responsibility to point out things that white people have done in their quest for land, power, and riches. Overall, this is a nice place to spend an hour or so of your time. Plus, you can mosey into Sutter fort right next to it and learn more about the history of the area.

Xietial

It was vary historical and the story's were vary interesting.

Bonita Amaro

Great place to spend sometime with kids or just yourself. The museum is small, but a plethora of information. My grandsons really enjoyed the scavenger hunt and the arrow head that the very nice Ranger gave them upon completion.

LeShea Avery

Very nice and well-organized study of Native people through the ages. Worth a stop!!

Riva Coco

มิวเซี่ยมเล็กๆ แต่ได้ความรู้เกี่ยวกับอินเดียแดงมาก ได้เห็นอินเดียแดงคนสุดท้ายที่ใช้ชีวิตแบบดั้งเดิม เสียค่าเข้าคนละ $5

Meri Zamora

Interesting.

Roger Jones

Well worth a visit. Not flashy, but solid.

Robinlee Smith

Small but informative.. sad how little was really saved from this lost treasured history. Thank you for conserving what little facts we as a nation try so hard to forget.

Mandi Carpenter

Great museum was very educational, lived all of the baskets and art! The docent was also very friendly and and helpful, thanks for a great visit!

John D Jones III

Located in midtown Sacramento at the Sutter's Fort State Park, a great collection of Native American culture in California.

John Downs

One of the very few Museums dedicated to the indigenous people of California. Put it on your list of places to see in Sacramento.

Frank Yonemura

Been coming here the last 30+ years. Brought my two youngest to honor their Great grandmother in 2019 Honor our elders day.

Blanca Ruiz

I took a tour with my 2 young boys 6 and 3 and they were fully engaged and amazed at the different items here. Very educational.

A Stiles

Beautiful artifacts on display! Very interesting photos, too.

Ernesto Martinez

Small facilities and need to expand.

Joshua Williams

It's a nice little place to visit; great opportunity to learn about the local native Americans....IF you don't bring children. They rush guided group tours in and out before you have an opportunity to take everything in and answer the kiddos questions. They tell you to be quiet when you're talking. And the glass display cases are not child safe. So it's pretty much a crowded come, go, no talking, no touching environment.

High hopes in life

Just amazing and great place for kids and adults

Todd Prescott

Enjoyed our time even though the displays were limited. If you go at the end of April or in May be prepared to be overrun by 4th grade field trips!

Richard John

A small museum next to Sutter Fort. Indian artifacts from California's Indians, mostly the northern California tribes. $5 adult, $3 children. Takes about an hour to see all exhibits. Self guided. Street parking, limited free parking and meter parking also.

Šárka Hamáčková

Nice and interesting muzeum.

Minna Xiong

Amazing

Howard Little

California Indian history museum.Plenty to see and very educational.8 year old grandson as well as grandma and grandpa very happy with our visit.

Melody Leclair

Was very educational.

Nicole Lalumiere-Weaving

We learned a lot about Native Americans in California. Beautiful artifacts are paired with a culturally relevant narrative

Richard Podnar

Small but interesting exhibit of Native American artifacts. Knowledgeable docents are on hand to answer questions. Pleasant gardens outside for strolling and picture-taking.

Savannah Bueb

Not terribly interesting, they don't allow pictures of any kind. The experience isn't worth a special trip. Be sure to go to Sutter's Fort to make the trip more interesting.

Josep Melero

(Translated by Google) Interesting and makes discovering a reality hidden by colonial history. (Original) Interessant i fa descobrir una realitat amagada per la història colonial.

Marisa Wilson

Truly informative and enlightening, a must see for families to embrace a rich culture. I wish air conditioning was better, but understandably an old building. If you are fortunate to hear a story from Alfred about any of the Elder's legacy your time was well spent. By the way his flute playing is spiritually angelic. This museum/heritage center is a Sacramento gem.

Lillian Ivy

Do the scavenger hunt.! It will make the experience more interesting! Be sure to talk to the staff ask questions.do the interaction station! Have them give you a tour. You enjoy it more understanding what you are looking at and asking questions. Small, has gift shop. Admissions fee.some free parking

Georgina Loa

It is a very interesting place full of history. It has an amazing collection of indian baskets. It costs 5 dos.

Khalil Bocock

I brought visiting guests to the California State Indian Museum on a hot August day and both they and I were very pleasantly surprised with the wonderful displays, the helpful and courteous staff (they even gave us a brochure in our native Italian language!). The baskets, jewelry, weapons and other artifacts and explanations are beautiful. I will make this a must see stop when my friends and relatives visit. Little gift shop also full of treasures. Thank you for a this wonderful museum to preserve an important part of our American history!

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I like this one because its right next to my favorite historical park Sutters Fort. But I do think they should let you take photos because I went there and they would not let me take photos because of the flash!?

Cameron Corpus

I like this very well

Rebecca Brannon

Really wish they would do what most other museums know to do. They failed to give historical age of the displayed objects. They failed to make it clear which items were okay to touch. Otherwise enjoyable

Karen English

This is a wonderful museum that highlights California Native Americans.

sayian2k

Kinda small but still like

Christina Denton

Nice field trip place

Mike G

Very educational

Jasmine S.

This museum is a bit small but loaded with knowledge and artifacts! They even have some hands-on experiences. My 3-yr-old was intrigued. (It's free for 5 and under.) I was surprised to find a beautiful pond/small lake outside being that this place it right in downtown. Ask them about their 500-yr-old oak tree too.

Mary Brown

Had fun

Le E

$5 entry. Pretty amazing artifacts, lots of baskets and clothing/ceremonial dress. My son got in for free (5 and under). They did have some items that were meant to be touched that he enjoyed. However, a great deal was reading-heavy and I'd like to go back when I can read/enjoy everything vs being on "don't lean on the glass" duty. They had a scavenger hunt for the kids (cool!). Al was our docent and he is Native American. He was kind enough to play several flutes (including a nose flute, which he literally pulled out of his pocket - who does that?! So cool!). He had a lot of insight into more spiritual meanings behind things in the museum, which was interesting. No photos were permitted, which was a bummer.

Liz M

Beautifully maintained artifacts. The employees are knowledgeable about the history their museum contains.

Carol Kropp

Good museum but the lighting was dim. I know this is done to keep the objects from fading but it makes the visit more tiring.

Karren Ferron

Very interesting and friendly staff

Edwin Martinez

Story place to go

Cal Richards

Love this place, second visit this year

Donna Davis

Informative and very well taken care of! Nice experience!

Дмитрий Ледяев

(Translated by Google) A small museum with a great atmosphere. Of course I would like more exhibits. But the fact that he will immerse you in the life of the Indians is a fact. Highly recommended to visit. (Original) Небольшой музей с прекрасной атмосферой. Экспонатов конечно хотелось бы больше. Но то что он погрузит вас в быт индейцев - это факт. Крайне рекомендуем к посещению.

Angelica Quinones

Beautiful

Crystal Moreno

Pretty cool for a field trip

David FELIX-FAURE

The museum is small and a lot of things were missing for restoration but you will learn some things about Indians:)

Chancellor Palps

An interesting museum with very passionate and informative staff, although I wish it had restrooms and more space.