Get to know the good, the bad and the ugly of our intriguing past with a visit to Sacramento History Museum. With plenty of collections and displays to examine, you'll unearth lots of intriguing details here.

Pay the entry fee for Sacramento History Museum and explore at your leisure. You'll find this collection of historical artifacts located in the riverside neighborhood of Old Sacramento. After you've had your fun there, this part of town has tons more to offer — California State Capitol, Sacramento Zoo and Crocker Art Museum are also worth checking out.

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