Website:https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=486 (State Park Website)
Description:The California State Indian Museum displays exhibits illustrating the cultures of the state’s first inhabitants. California’s prehistoric population, one of the largest and most diverse in the Western hemisphere, was made up of over 150 distinct tribal groups who spoke at least sixty-four different languages. California Indian population estimates, before the arrival of the first Europeans, were at least 500,000 people. California Indian cultural items in the museum include basketry, beadwork, clothing and exhibits about the ongoing traditions of various California Indian tribes. Descendents of the first Californians, tens of thousands of them, still live in California and still cherish and carry on their unique cultural heritage. Indigenous people have donated many photographs of family, friends and memorable times for use in the museum. A section of the museum features a hands-on area, where visitors can try their hand at using Indian tools, such as the pump drill, used for making holes in shell beads and other materials; the mortar and pestle and soap root brush, made from the soap root plant, all used for grinding acorns.
Site Condition:Location and Parking: The California State Indian Museum is located in the downtown area of Sacramento at 26th and K Streets.
General Notes:Updated 4.23.2020 bd
Jurisdictions::CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, SACRAMENTO FILM OFFICE - FLICS
Within 30-Mile Zone: N
State Property: Yes
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 38.5726650, y coordinate: -121.4718530
Contacts: Martella, Francesca *Staff Services Analyst (Special Events), Capital District State Museums & Historic Parks111 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 916.893.3534 Phone 1[email protected]https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24393
Wood, Rob *Director, State Indian Museum SHP2618 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 USA(916) 445-3996 Phone 1[email protected]http://parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=486
State Parks and Beaches, Permits Department,California Film Commission7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA323.860.2960 Phone 1800.858.4749 Phone 2[email protected]http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/
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