Last updated: 12/15/2015
Sacramento, California
Address
216 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
phone: 916-808-7000
e-mail: cam@crockerartmuseum.org
web: www.CrockerArtMuseum.org

Hours

Tu-Su 10-5, Th open until 9PM

Admissions

Adults $10/Seniors (65 and older) & College Students $8/Youth (7-17) $5/Children (6 and under) Free

Museum Type(s)

Art

Staff

Lial Jones
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Description

The Crocker Art Museum was the first art museum in the Western U.S. and is now one of the leading art museums in California. Established in 1885, the Museum features one of the country’s finest collections of Californian art, exceptional holdings of master drawings, a comprehensive collection of international ceramics, as well as European, Asian, African, and Oceanic art. The centerpiece of the Museum is the gallery building. Completed in 1872, it retains its original Victorian-Italianate design. The gallery building’s interior is elaborately decorated with ornate painting and carved woods. To the west of the gallery building is the Teel Family Pavilion, a 125,000 square-foot modernist addition to the Museum. Added in 2010, the Teel Family Pavilion was designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects.

Mission

The Crocker’s mission is to promote an awareness of and enthusiasm for the visual arts. Inspired by its mission, the Crocker brings people together and connects them in unexpected ways with art, ideas, each other, and the world around them.

Whether you're a frequent visitor or a first-time visitor, you will find something in our galleries or at our programs that speaks to you. You can use our Crocker Art Museum website to help plan your visit by clicking on the "Plan Your Visit" button on the top of our home page. You can also explore our website to learn about current and upcoming exhibitions and to get details on upcoming programs and classes.

Artifact Collections

painting, photography, prints/drawing, sculpture, textiles, works on paper

Educational Programs

exhibitions, studio art and art history classes for all ages, concerts, teacher training, lectures, performances, gala events, seminars, guided tours, outreach to schools, fundraising events

SCHOOL + EDUCATOR PROGRAMS

Our school and educator programs offer a full range of experiences to spark creativity and critical thinking. They support the Common Core Standards and California State Content Standards in a variety of subject matter, for multiple grade levels, and with emphasis in visual arts.

Facilities
Auditoriums
Performance Areas
Services
Volunteers

Giving the gift of your time is a great way to support the Museum, meet new people, and develop new skills. The Crocker is deeply grateful to our volunteers for their generosity and hard work.

In order to join the team of Crocker volunteers, you must first attend a Volunteer Open House. These occur two to three times a year based on need. If you are interested in attending, please click here to be placed on the contact list and receive notification of the next scheduled Volunteer Open House. For more information, please email Stephanie Longoria.

Guided Museum tours:

Guided Museum tours are led by trained docents and feature works from the permanent collection and special exhibitions on view.

RENT THE CROCKER

Whether hosting your wedding or a corporate reception, the Crocker Art Museum is the perfect canvas for your special event. Our unique setting and exceptional service guarantees an unparalleled experience. Please contact the Facility Use Department for more information.

Special Event Rental
ADA

The Museum is architecturally barrier-free, and there are three elevators that service the three levels of the Museum. Accessible restrooms and drinking fountains are located on each level of the Museum. Resources for Visitors: Wheelchairs, strollers, and gallery stools, baby changing stations in all restrooms, sign interpretation with a minimum of three weeks notice, assistive listening devices, touch tours, tactile opportunities upon request, waived admission

Parking
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Public Lands Alliance 2025 Convention and Trade Show

February 2 - 6, 2025

Las Vegas, Nevada

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

February 5 - 7, 2025

Milledgeville, Georgia

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

February 17 - 19, 2025

Gaithersburg, Maryland

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

2025 Tennessee Association of Museums Conference: HOPE

March 11 - 14, 2025

Knoxville, Tennessee

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