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Crocker Art Museum

216 O St, Sacramento, CA 95814
916 808 7000
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Ranked #2 of 92 attractions in Sacramento
Type: Art Museums
Owner description: The Crocker Art Museum was one of the first art museums in the U.S. and is now one of the leading art institutions in California. Established in 1885,... more » Owner description: The Crocker Art Museum was one of the first art museums in the U.S. and is now one of the leading art institutions in California. Established in 1885, the Museum features one of the country’s finest collections of Californian art, exceptional holdings of master drawings, a comprehensive collection of international ceramics, as well as European, Asian, African, and Oceanic art. « less
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Galt, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

My 4 year old daughter attended a birthday party here and they did a great job! The girls got to make their own period clothing and hats and then were taken on a guided tour of the museum. After the party she and I walked around looking at the art some more. It was an enjoyable afternoon!

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Shaker Heights, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Wish I had a longer stay because I would have spent another day there. Magnificent historical building with stunning new addition. Beautiful exhibit of wood objects made on a lathe.

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Elk Grove, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

The real deal. The permanent exhibition has some of the best examples of historical art in the country. Lots of modern art and sculptures for any taste. Discounts available in the Entertainment Book.

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Sacramento, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Considering that Sacramento is a small city, Crocker Art Museum was pretty decent. Unfortunately we visited this place right after our Europe trip during which we visited some world-class museums. So we couldn't appreciate it as much. But I really enjoyed the Asian art section and the African art section. There was a special exhibition of paintings depicting Yosemite, which... More

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See 4 more reviews by CalGirl84 for Sacramento
San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Fun to see the beautiful, old building and the new expansion. Good cafe. Very enjoyable. Discount for AAA members.

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Sacramento, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Went on a Sunday where there is free entry and only pay what you'd like to donate. The new cafe was ok, not great, not bad either just average. Loved the beautiful addition to the museum, so nice to have in Sacramento.

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See 8 more reviews by Juju12092 for Sacramento
california
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We love museums...and this was our second visit to the Crocker Art Museum...and it's even better than we remember. The new bldg is wonderful...beautifully done with perfect lighting. Be sure to allow plenty of time to enjoy everything. Don't need to rush...there is a small cafe inside so if you need a small break, want a drink, coffee, snack or... More

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Davis, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Amazing facilty that combines modern with historical. Well worth the visit. You can see everything in about 2.5 hours.

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Columbus, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

This is an elegant museum located in a beautiful park area in Sacramento. I spent more than half the day and still hadn't seen all of the exhibits. There was an exhibit featuring lathe-turned wood pieces that just defies description--all I can muster is "wonderful" and "how do they do that?". The art on display covers many styles and eras.... More

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Sacramento, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

worth seeing, but better if you like contemporary (modern) art. Their focus is much more towards that direction. The special exhibits they bring in are often fantastic and worth the yearly pass

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