Experts' Choice Award Crocker Art Museum
What the experts agree on
Sacramento's pioneering 1872 art museum impresses with its striking Victorian mansion and modern additions, housing 15,000+ works including master drawings, international ceramics, and Wayne Thiebaud's iconic paintings.
“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 Report2.0
"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"
Condé Nast Traveler "Art lovers should make time for the Crocker Art Museum, a few minutes away from Old Sac. It's the oldest art museum west of the Mississippi, featuring works ranging from European pieces..."
National Geographic "The first public art museum founded in the western United States showcases California art and offers special programs geared to kids (infant and up)"
Lonely Planet "The Crocker Art Museum has an incredible collection spread across three floors of a railroad baron's elegant Victorian mansion as well as a modern extension – don't miss Thomas Hill's..."
Lonely Planet "The oldest gallery west of the Mississippi, the Crocker Art Museum has an astounding assembly of work from across California, plus pieces from European masters and ceramics from around..."
