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California State Military Museum

Museum

Museum in Sacramento documenting California's military history with uniforms, weapons and unit exhibits. Visitors research state military units, attend educational programs and view war memorabilia.

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California State Military Museum essentials

Address: California State Military Museum (Sacramento area), California, United States
Website: californiamilitaryhistory.org
Hours: Typically Tue-Sat 10:00am-4:00pm (check website for current hours)
Admission: Free admission to museum spaces; special exhibits may charge
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit California State Military Museum

Indoor museum-visit any season, but check opening days and special events.

Spring-Fall
March-November · 10-25°C
Mild weather if plans include related historic sites around Sacramento.
Winter
December-February · 5-15°C
Cooler, wetter-museums provide a good indoor option.

Weather & Climate near California State Military Museum

Climate

California State Military Museum's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 4°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 44 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 4° - 12° 7° 100 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
February - 6° - 16° 11° 85 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
March - 7° - 19° 13° 71 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
April - 9° - 23° 16° 28 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
May - 11° - 27° 19° 11 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
June - 14° - 31° 23° 5 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
July - 15° - 34° 25° 2 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
August - 15° - 33° 24° 2 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
September - 14° - 31° 22° 8 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
October - 11° - 26° 18° 26 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
November - 7° - 18° 12° 66 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
December - 4° - 12° 7° 66 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to California State Military Museum

The museum is in the Sacramento area; reach it by car or local transit from downtown Sacramento. Exact address and current opening hours should be confirmed on the museum’s website as exhibits and schedules change.

Tips for Visiting California State Military Museum

  • Check the museum calendar for changing exhibits and living-history events.
  • The museum occasionally hosts military vehicle displays-timings are posted on the website and social channels.