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“The years-long effort to undam the Klamath River embodies the resilience of our communities and all those who stood with us to bring the salmon home and restore balance to these waters,” said Jack Kohler?executive director of the Hoopa tribal production company On Native Ground and co-director of “River of Renewal.” “We are deeply grateful for this collective dedication to restoring the river and look forward to celebrating and sharing this story at the California Museum.” Join us on Saturday, December 7 for “Klamath Unbound,” a free celebratory event honoring the cultural and environmental significance of the largest dam removal project in U.S. history. From 12 to 4 pm, visitors can enjoy film screenings, basketweaving demonstrations, and discussions with members of Klamath Basin Tribes who led the decades-long dam removal efforts . Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gf-d2bv5

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We’re thrilled to share that the California Museum has won Gold in the The Sacramento Bee’s 2024 Sacramento Favorites contest for Best Museum and Best Attraction! Thank you to everyone who voted and helped us earn this incredible recognition in the community. Sacramento, we’re so proud to be part of what makes this city special, and we’re grateful for all who support our mission to bring California’s inspiring stories to life. Come celebrate with us! Plan your visit and experience what makes the California Museum a Sacramento favorite!

Join us on Saturday Dec. 7 from 12 - 4 pm for Klamath Unbound, a free event celebrating the completion of the Klamath River dam removal project—the largest of its kind in U.S. history! Featuring: ???Panel discussions with Native American leaders, ecologists, and environmental advocates ?? Screening of the Patagonia short film “Undammed” ?? Book talk & signing with “River of Renewal” author Stephen Most plus a screening of the companion film ?? Basketweaving demos ?? Bigfoot Frybread on-site with delicious frybread & tacos! Celebrate this new chapter for the Klamath River and learn about this monumental achievement from Native American leaders and environmental advocates who led the way! Learn more and reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/g_nU__DS Susan Masten Elizabeth Azzuz Jack Kohler Stephen Most

Executive Director Amanda Meeker joined Congresswoman Doris Matsui and Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Cathy Rodriguez Aguirre to hold a press conference celebrating the launch of ?Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues at the California Museum. "We are really proud to serve as destination for those looking to celebrate California's diverse cultures and histories," said Amanda Meeker. "This exhibit in particular highlights the resilience, pride, and passion of generations of Latinos and Latinas who have made an impact both on and off the field." ?Pleibol! is a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition that takes audiences on a journey into the heart of American baseball to understand how generations of Latinas/os have helped make the game what it is today. "Thanks to the amazing work here at the California Museum and the Smithsonian, Sacramentans now have the chance to learn, appreciate, and reflect on the triumphs of Latinos within the game of baseball," said Congresswoman Matsui. The exhibit is on view at the California Museum through January 19, 2025. Visit https://lnkd.in/gu-QYTH8 to watch the full press conference.

Today marks the start of Día de los Muertos. Yesterday, Executive Director Amanda Meeker and restaurateur Ernesto Delgado spoke with Desiree Sheppard on ABC10 about Día de los Muertos traditions and ways the community can participate at the California Museum’s?Arte de Inspiración: Día de los Muertos 2024?exhibit. Join us this weekend to experience this meaningful celebration firsthand. The exhibit runs through November 17, 2024—don’t miss it! https://lnkd.in/gXmV8ZuE

This week, Executive Director Amanda Meeker and exhibit artists Juan Ramos and John Hancock spoke with Bianca Ventura at the KTXL FOX40 News studio about "Arte de Inspiración: Día de los Muertos 2024." A journey through life, love and death,?"Arte de Inspiración: Día de los Muertos 2024" explores?the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring deceased loved ones each year on November 1 and 2 by creating?calaveras de azúcar?(sugar skulls),?altares de muertos?(altars of the dead) and?ofrendas?(offerings), which has evolved from the Aztecs to modern day Mexico and California. Honor this rich tradition at the California Museum from now until Nov. 17! Get a sneak peek of the exhibit at: https://lnkd.in/ge_nEZwF

We are so excited to announce the opening of ?Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligas, a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition on view at the California Museu beginning this Saturday, October 26, 2024 until January 19, 2025. Recently, California Museum Exhibits Director Amanda Sanchez and ?Pleibol! Exhibit Curator Maria del Carmen Cossu Saettone from Smithsonian Institution had the pleasure of speaking to Bianca Ventura with KTXL FOX40 News about the new exhibit and what visitors can expect. Check it out at: https://lnkd.in/gZgrVsba

Arte de Inspiración: Día de los Muertos 2024 was recently featured on CapRadio! The exhibit, on display at the California Museum through November 17, explores themes of life, love, and death through contemporary altars and artwork created by California-based artists. Learn more about the powerful stories behind the art and how the exhibit reflects the rich tradition of Día de los Muertos: https://lnkd.in/gcxQZaEv Amanda Meeker Krisztianna Ortiz