1. California State Railroad Museum: Located in Old Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum is the world's largest museum of its kind, featuring 21 restored locomotives and railroad cars. It also offers a variety of interactive exhibits and activities.
2. California Automobile Museum: Located in downtown Sacramento, the California Automobile Museum is the largest automobile museum in the western United States. It features over 150 classic cars and related artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries.
3. Crocker Art Museum: The Crocker Art Museum is one of the oldest museums in the West and is home to the world's foremost collection of California art. It features an extensive collection of European, American, Asian, African, and Oceanic works of art.
4. Sacramento History Museum: The Sacramento History Museum is located in Old Sacramento and offers a look into the city's rich past. It features exhibits on early city life, including artifacts, photographs, and documents.
5. Discovery Museum Science and Space Center: The Discovery Museum Science and Space Center is a hands-on science and space exploration center located in midtown Sacramento. It features interactive exhibits, educational programs, and a planetarium.