State Indian Museum in Dixon

Nice place that should be visited if you are in the area.

This place where in our city is probally the best little museum to visit not only because Im Native American 😉but because its a small but very nice place to visit with the family to learn of The Native culture. And theres so many things to see and the gift shop has very beautiful gifts ! Its also very tranquil environment out side there a water fountain in lake and Sutter Fort right across the way that is so worth visiting also. if you are a history junkie like us ! Its not borin at all! We would definitely take our family again 🤗 would of posted pics of inside but we werent allowed to take pics inside I believe

Love it the historical background, well maintained

Interesting displays of photos and artifacts. Gift shop

Very interesting. Everyone should go

The museum does a good job of depicting California native Americans and showcasing art and cultural artifacts. There are dozens of baskets, a huge canoe, historic clothing and jewelry. Definitely something more for adults than children, but a good way to spend a half an hour to an hour of your day visiting Sacramento.

I think its good for most people to learn about Indian Heritage it was a nice little Museum.

Very insightful, and the docent is very knowledgeable (i forgot his name, though).

Part of our interesting, local history. The museum is small and currently $5 per adult and $3 per youth.

This is the best museum ive seen in my life

The staff was very knowledgeable and explained the exhibits plus more background. The boys did the scavenger hunt and learned a lot.

This museum might be small but it is packed with photos and artifacts. Thanks to the rangers for the advice on where to start in the museum. I like to come here to reflect on where we started and how much more we need to preserve and protect cultures.

This museum is a state treasure! The staff and docent are so knowledgeable and kind. The stories they tell are so important to hear today.. for tomorrow.

This wonderful gem of a museum is almost obscured by Sutters Fort, just adjacent to it on the north side. There is a separate entrance and admission. Really a fascinating place to check out, Ive been there many times and its always interesting.

This is one of the best museums Ive ever been to. Yeah its not a massive place but it is extremely accurate and very understandable. The baskets ....photos....artifacts.....are spectacular! The gift shop was perfect. I highly recommend to anyone who wants to truly see a piece of native American history!

It was great to learn more about the Indian history of California. They have lots of things to learn here from the weapons they made to how they cooked there food and what they ate.

Was beautiful. Not able to take pictures inside, the numerous beautiful bowls would love to have them all. Was a great museum

I am glad there is a State Indian museum, but it should have more state investment. It is much smaller than Sutters fort and the displays dont look like they have been updated for a while. But the information they have is good, and if more people visit, it might get more funding.

I found the museum fascinating, interesting and educational. If you are not very familiar or knowledgeable of native American cultures as I was; this museum will fascinate and educate you on American native culture.It is amazing of the skill level the men and women attain for making tools and and items they used in their daily lives.I was slightly disappointed that no photography was allowed.Well worth the modest entry fee.

We showed up with 7 kids and had THE BEST experience!! Mike Ramirez was our tour guide. He was just working there and easily could have sat at his desk and not said a word. But he told us the best stories, including some from his own heritage in the tribe, had detailed history of the artifacts and traditions, and was super great with the kids. He led the kids in a scavenger hunt through the museum where they earned an arrowhead at the end. We walked out of there all thinking it was such an awesome experience!!! And these kids had been Ice skating, to Sutter Fort and an escape room that day. The kids all agreed it was at the top of the things we did. We learned more in that 1 hour than I’ve learned at all other Native American museums across the country combined. Fabulous displays. Truly great. But the assistance of Mike was the key to it being over the top great! Definitely worth going!

I have visited the museum previously and was only there to speak to someone, as opposed to viewing any exhibits. The museum is small but informative and interesting. There is no charge to visit the store area.

I absolutely love this museum. The docents, the artifacts, the culture....its so beautiful, powerful and educational. I happened to be there when Indigenous food truck The only thing I wish would change is the name...I think State Indigenous Museum or California Native Peoples Museum would be a better fit, but Im just one person with an idea

Love this place. So full of history and great artifacts. Be sure to go when they have craft fair days

Small and quiet but lots of artifacts for its size. Loved the section on Ishii, havent heard about him in years.

Interesting place with a lot of information to learn about. It is a small building located right next to Sutters Fort State Historic Park. Since it is such a small museum, it does make for a quick look around. Its $5 per adult and I think $3 for kids over the age of 5. My mom and myself were able to find parking pretty easily since it was so quiet. I dont know how easy it would be to find parking during the week versus the weekend during an average week.

A wonderful visit with knowledgeable State Park staff. Not huge, focuses on specific cultural elements rather than trying to cram everything in. Healing and Womens Responsibilities, and comparisons of tools. A hidden gem in Sacramento, dwarfed by Sutters Fort, and as a result could easily be overlooked. Take some time, and visit!

Very cool place. Lots of good information and pictures. Very nice artifacts too.

California State Indian Museum is located on the same block as Sutters Fort. Yes, Sacramento has a fort in the downtown area! You can get through both historic sites in a couple hours. The Indian Museum has authentic Indian artifacts and pictures, labeled and explained, on display. They have a small gift shop that helps keep the museum open. Great for 4th graders who are studying about John Sutter, the gold rush, etc.

I was interested in coming in to have a look, and I would have even bought something, but when I found out they charge you $5 just to let you in...I passed. No way for a store/tiny place...otherwise the place looked nice and full of history

The museum itself was closed, but we met with Al Strickland, who explained the history of some of the art and displays that we were able to view, the giftshop itself was open if wearing a mask, so it may have been that we missed the hours due to the weekend, would definitely be worth a visit sans-Covid.

Only the gift shop was open but I found a couple of lovely things...great books, too! Plus had a nice conversation with the young man tending the store. Ill return when I can also enjoy the museum.

A fascinating place with a lot of memorabilia about the local Indians. There is pottery, pictures, canoes, headdresses, all with fascinating never to including the time, setting, and customs these fascinating peoples. There is even a genuine Indian flute which you can play with a personalized and sterile mouthpiece.

An essential part of being here should be to learn the history of first peoples. This museum is beautiful, with many interesting and educational exhibits. Current indigenous communities have a message here for all of us. Highly recommend this experience.

If youre like me and grew up in California than the last time you probably gave the native Americans any more than a few seconds of thought was back in the fourth grade. Growing older I realize the importance of recognizing the history of the land that is underneath your feet-- especially where you call home. If you call Sacramento your home I implore you to visit museums such as these and do a little "time travel" within a few thousand square feet.

Truly informative and enlightening, a must see for families to embrace a rich culture. I wish air conditioning was better, but understandably an old building. If you are fortunate to hear a story from Alfred about any of the Elders legacy your time was well spent. By the way his flute playing is spiritually angelic. This museum/heritage center is a Sacramento gem.

As a European tourist, I enjoyed this museum a lot. Its smaller than your average museum, its 10-60 minutes depending on how interested you are. Employees are willing to explain and tell you everything thats not written on signs if youre really loving it! Definitely worth a visit.

This is a wonderful museum that highlights California Native Americans.

I brought visiting guests to the California State Indian Museum on a hot August day and both they and I were very pleasantly surprised with the wonderful displays, the helpful and courteous staff (they even gave us a brochure in our native Italian language!). The baskets, jewelry, weapons and other artifacts and explanations are beautiful. I will make this a must see stop when my friends and relatives visit. Little gift shop also full of treasures. Thank you for a this wonderful museum to preserve an important part of our American history!

If you are interested in Native American history or hand crafts, you may find this Museum interesting. It is small that contains many examples of basketry, arrowheads, and other things used by Native Americans. They also have a cute little gift shop with very nice sage. I was disappointed, however, that no mention is made of the exploitation and oppression of Native Americans. Wait, I may be mistaken. I do believe there was an exhibit about the mission system in California, which primarily tried to "convert" the NAs by making it illegal for them to use their own language, their own prayers and ceremonies, etc. We all know the story but, lest we forget, I feel that museums have a responsibility to point out things that white people have done in their quest for land, power, and riches.Overall, this is a nice place to spend an hour or so of your time. Plus, you can mosey into Sutter fort right next to it and learn more about the history of the area.

A very informative museum. I have an interest in locally made arrows. When you look up Native American crafts, you get very general information. This museum gets beyond stereotypes of "Indians" and shows how individual tribes did things.

Great place to spend sometime with kids or just yourself. The museum is small, but a plethora of information. My grandsons really enjoyed the scavenger hunt and the arrow head that the very nice Ranger gave them upon completion.

Do the scavenger hunt.! It will make the experience more interesting! Be sure to talk to the staff ask questions.do the interaction station! Have them give you a tour. You enjoy it more understanding what you are looking at and asking questions. Small, has gift shop. Admissions fee.some free parking

What a fun place to visit. Feb 2nd was free admission to 15 different Museums in Sacramento!This was at the State Indian Museum. There was no photos allowed to be taken inside, but the Museum was wonderful. An Elder inside was playing a hand made wooden flute, and stopped to explain about the sweat houses heated with hot stones, and how the flooring was dug deep, yet the structure on top, were low to the ground, both for insulation and keeping the heat inside. They were covered on top of their bodies with reeds and branches, or what ever was on hand to keep the heat in. Great artifacts, very informative. Lots of children were enjoying all the displays. Theres a gift shop, too!

Best place to get white sage ($10 or less- cleanse your space! No pictures are allowed inside. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for kids. I always make time to visit during the Holiday Craft fair in November and Elders Day in June.

Not terribly interesting, they dont allow pictures of any kind. The experience isnt worth a special trip. Be sure to go to Sutters Fort to make the trip more interesting.

There were some interesting exhibits, but it was quite small and the staff member was a bit rude to my son. After doing some research online it looks like there are some more interactive and well stocked museums in the bay area that we will try next. Also, photography is not allowed.

$5 entry. Pretty amazing artifacts, lots of baskets and clothing/ceremonial dress. My son got in for free (5 and under). They did have some items that were meant to be touched that he enjoyed. However, a great deal was reading-heavy and Id like to go back when I can read/enjoy everything vs being on "dont lean on the glass" duty. They had a scavenger hunt for the kids (cool!). Al was our docent and he is Native American. He was kind enough to play several flutes (including a nose flute, which he literally pulled out of his pocket - who does that?! So cool!). He had a lot of insight into more spiritual meanings behind things in the museum, which was interesting. No photos were permitted, which was a bummer.

Small but interesting exhibit of Native American artifacts. Knowledgeable docents are on hand to answer questions. Pleasant gardens outside for strolling and picture-taking.

Its a nice little place to visit; great opportunity to learn about the local native Americans....IF you dont bring children. They rush guided group tours in and out before you have an opportunity to take everything in and answer the kiddos questions. They tell you to be quiet when youre talking. And the glass display cases are not child safe. So its pretty much a crowded come, go, no talking, no touching environment.

This museum is a bit small but loaded with knowledge and artifacts! They even have some hands-on experiences. My 3-yr-old was intrigued. (Its free for 5 and under.I was surprised to find a beautiful pond/small lake outside being that this place it right in downtown. Ask them about their 500-yr-old oak tree too.