Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum
Experience 19th-century education in a living replica schoolhouse in Old Sacramento, where history comes to life for all ages.
Step back in time at the Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum, a living replica of a 19th-century one-room schoolhouse. Experience a taste of early education in California with vintage desks, a pot-bellied stove, and costumed docents.
A brief summary to Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum
- 1200 Front St, Sacramento, Old Sacramento, California, 95814, US
- +1916-483-8818
- Visit website
Local tips
- Check the Old Sacramento Waterfront website for events, as the Schoolhouse Museum often participates in living history demonstrations.
- Combine your visit with a stroll through Old Sacramento to fully immerse yourself in the Gold Rush era.
- Ask the docents about the strict rules teachers had to follow in the 1800s for an interesting insight into the past.
Getting There
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Walking
If you're already in Old Sacramento, the museum is easily accessible on foot. Head towards the riverfront on Front Street. The Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum is located at 1200 Front Street, near the intersection of L Street.
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Public Transport
Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) buses serve the Old Sacramento area. Bus routes 11, 30, 31, 62, 86 and 88 stop on 3rd St. between I and L streets, which is one block from the Old Sacramento Waterfront. From the bus stop, walk one block west to Front Street. The Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum will be on your left. A single ride on SacRT is $2.50.
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Parking
If driving, several parking options are available in Old Sacramento. Metered street parking is available, costing around $1.75 per hour, with a two-hour limit. Garages are also nearby, including the Old Sacramento Garage (I Street between 2nd and 3rd) and the Tower Bridge Garage (Capitol Blvd at Neasham Circle). Garage rates vary, but expect to pay around $10-20 for a few hours. Be aware that parking can be limited, especially on weekends and during events.
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