Crocker Art Museum
7 expert reviews
“The Crocker has exceptional holdings of master drawings as well as an impressive collection of international ceramics and works from Europe, Asia, and Africa. ”
– Fodor's
Frommer's
"In addition to its impressive collections, the Crocker will be hosting changing exhibitions from around the world. Visiting the Crocker is a must for all Sacramento visitors." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Housed in the Crocker family's ornate Victorian mansion (and sprawling additions), this museum is stunning as much for its striking architecture (old and new) as its collections." Full review
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Housed in a handsome Italianate mansion just south of Old Sacramento, this venerable institution opened its doors in 1872 as the West's first public art museum." Full review
Where
"A foremost California arts institution, the Crocker was one of the first purpose-built art museums in the United States. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"Boasting more than 15,000 pieces of art, the Crocker Art Museum is Sacramento's dose of high culture. The facility houses permanent collections of artwork from around the world." Full review
The Wall Street Journal
"The first public art museum west of the Mississippi boasts an eclectic collection that includes the 20th-century portraits and pastry paintings of the late Wayne Thiebaud, whose first solo show was hung here in 1951"