State Indian Museum State Historic Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $5 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(916) 324-0971
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
State Indian Museum State Historic Park is a historic site in Sacramento County, in Sacramento.
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, biking, and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing: Summer and spring are warm; fall and winter can be cool. Layered clothing is advised.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult Museum Entry Fee | $5 |
| Youth Museum Entry Fee | $3 · child |
| Children (5 & Under) Museum Entry Fee | Free |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Adult Museum Entry Fee: $5.00 • Youth Museum Entry Fee: $3.00 • Children (5 & Under) Museum Entry Fee: Free
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Only service animals allowed inside the museum and in exterior display areas.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursRanger and interpretive programsHikingBiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
The State Indian Museum houses a fine collection of basketry, beadwork, and regalia as well as other exhibits about the ongoing traditions of various California Indian groups. Self guided tours are available daily, and guided group tours are by reservation. The museum and the local Indian community have a number of special events throughout the year. The park is located at 26th and K streets in downtown Sacramento - adjacent to Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park. Phone 916-324-0971.Toll free group reservations phone is 866-240-4655.
Exhibits/Programs
The exhibits are mostly accessible, and aisle and turning space is adequate. Restroom. An attached restroom is generally accessible. Routes of travel to the museum entry are packed earth that is subject to weather, but firm and stable when dry. Some visitors may need assistance with slopes of paths and distances from available parking to museum.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 2618 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95816 - Nearest town
- Sacramento
- Coordinates
- 38.5731, -121.4716
- Phone
- (916) 324-0971
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is located in downtown Sacramento at 26th and K streets in downtown Sacramento - adjacent to Sutter's Fort State Historic Park. Traveling on I-80, from San Francisco, take Business 80/Hwy 50 east. Take the Business 80 exit (north towards Reno) to the N Street turn off. Travel straight on 30th Street then turn left under the freeway at L Street to the Sutter's Fort and the State Indian Museum, which will be located on your right. Monday -Saturday, bring quarters for the parking meters. Parking is free on Sundays. There are many city buses that stop beside K or L Street. For route and schedule information, Sacramento Regional Transit District or please call Sac RT Customer Service Center at (916) 321-BUSS (2877).
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology