California Statehood Day Celebration

Celebrate California’s 175th birthday with a free, fun-filled day at the California Museum! Explore rare historic artifacts—including the original 1849 California Constitution—enjoy live music, dance performances, hands-on crafts, a film screening, and more.

Don’t miss this one-day-only event packed with family-friendly activities and special moments honoring the Golden State’s history. This event is free thanks to the success of our Big Day of Giving campaign­— thank you for your support!

• View the English and Spanish versions of the original 1849 California Constitution, displayed in partnership with the California State Archives
• Access all exhibits at the California Museum, free of charge for one day only
• A presentation by Professor Damien Bacich: “California’s Spanish-Mexican Roots: Life Before and After Statehood“
• Live music by Los Californios and Renegade Orchestra
• Dance performances
• Screening of the short PBS SoCal film
• Complimentary “bear-thday” cupcakes with a DIY mini bear flag topper included (while supplies last)
• Family-friendly activities and crafts

Reserve your free admission ticket to guarantee access to the California Statehood Day Celebration at the California Museum.

Visitor information, including parking and public transit information, can be found here.

Address: 1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Free rides are available through SacRT – Print or screenshot this flyer for free rides to and from on fixed-route bus or light rail.

For questions about the California Statehood Day Celebration, please contact [email protected].

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