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Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento

216 O Street, Sacramento, California

Description

The Crocker Art Museum collection contains American works dating from the mid-19th century (the Gold Rush period) as well as some old masters drawings, European paintings, Asian, African and Oceanic art, and ceramic pieces from around the world. It was founded in 1885, making it the oldest art museum west of the Mississippi River. The museum is housed in an art gallery building designed in Italian style that was dramatically expanded in 2010 with the interconnected modern Teel Family Pavilion designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects.

Access & Transport

The Crocker is located at 216 O Street in downtown Sacramento. Exit 518 of the I-5 is very close to the museum and parking is available within walking distance. The '8th & O streets' (Blue, Gold, Green) light rail station is 1km / 12mins walk away. Accessibility info: https://www.crockerart.org/accessibility

Instructions & Recommendations

Docent-guided tours in a limited number of languages are available. Check the calendar for regularly scheduled tours or reach out at least four weeks in advance to inquire about additional tour scheduling. Email education@crockerart.org.

Meta review

Travel blogs, guide and online reviews all rate this museum as the best cultural activity in the city, one that a resident can proudly show to out-of-town visitors! Reviewers generally state having been pleasantly surprised and enjoy the breadth of the collections as well as the original and new buildings, noting that at least 2h are required.

Environmental & Social

No info on building sustainability so we deem this marginally negative (electricity mostly). Helps spread culture and the arts + some educational programs and artist studios.

Conclusion

The Crocker is Sacramento's best cultural activity in our opinion, unless art really isn't your thing. Actually worth a detour if you are in the Northern Bay area.

Key positive

Strong and diverse collection

Enjoyable buildings architectures

Key negative

Don't expect many well-known masterpieces

Suitability

Wheelchair accessible. Best suited for 12yrs old and above.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in July 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:2h 30m

Regulated hours

Monday -

Tuesday -

Wednesday10:00 - 17:00

Thursday10:00 - 21:00

Friday10:00 - 17:00

Saturday10:00 - 17:00

Sunday10:00 - 17:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
US$10
Adult
18 - 64
US$15
Child
6 - 17
US$8
Infant
0 - 5
US$0
Price for College Students is $8

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