# The California Museum Hands-On State History & Unity Center > Place to go for families in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: The California Museum, 1020 O St, Sacramento, CA 95814 - Ages: All ages (Children 5 and under free) - Price: $11 adults, $7 youth (ages 6-17); free for children 5 and under - Organizer: The California Museum - Official page: https://www.californiamuseum.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/the-california-museum-hands-on-state-history-and-unity-center--listing-38d8020eee1e55aaaf068a05 ## About Located across from Capitol Park in downtown Sacramento, The California Museum is the state's official museum celebrating California's rich history, diverse cultures, and visionary innovators. Home of the California Hall of Fame, the museum presents vibrant, interactive exhibits designed to engage young minds. Children can step into the 'Unity Center,' an immersive 4,000-square-foot interactive space featuring games and multimedia stations that empower youth to stand up against bullying and build inclusive communities. Other child-friendly highlights include walk-through historic gold rush stagecoaches, a life-sized recreation of an ancient California Native acorn granary, and interactive quizzes exploring state geography. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Completely wheelchair and stroller accessible on all exhibition floors with broad corridors and modern elevators. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Quiet seating areas on the mezzanine; modern family restrooms equipped with baby changing facilities. • Age Suitability: Perfect for children ages 5 to 14, teens, and parents; younger siblings enjoy the colorful multimedia environments. • Sensory Tips: Clean, quiet indoor atmosphere with interactive touchscreens and audio stations; easy walking distance to Capitol Park gardens. ## Similar picks in Sacramento - [Veterans Day Open Cockpit at the Aerospace Museum of California](https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/veterans-day-open-cockpit-at-the-aerospace-museum-of-california--listing-61eb6230b9025d2a132c13a5) — Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Aerospace Museum of California, McClellan Park · Paid · checked Oct 30. 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