Crocker Art Museum
The Crocker combines a nineteenth-century residence with a contemporary expansion, linking California painting, European works, ceramics, Asian art, and works on paper.
Artwork inspired by Eyvind Earle
The Crocker combines a nineteenth-century residence with a contemporary expansion, linking California painting, European works, ceramics, Asian art, and works on paper. The building transition makes institutional growth physically legible. The essential frame combines founded—1885—with expansion—2010—and city—Sacramento.
Begin in the historic mansion, then track one California landscape tradition into the modern wing and contemporary galleries. The museum closes one weekday, parking is metered, and some paper-based works rotate because of light sensitivity. Move deliberately from historic mansion to California art, then use ceramics collection as a check on the first impression rather than as another box to tick.
- Founded
- 1885
- Expansion
- 2010
- City
- Sacramento
Quick guide
- First read
- Begin in the historic mansion, then track one California landscape tradition into the modern wing and contemporary galleries.
- Then notice
- Compare historic mansion with California art, then use ceramics collection to test what the site is trying to communicate.
Know before you go
- First read
- Begin in the historic mansion, then track one California landscape tradition into the modern wing and contemporary galleries.
- Then notice
- Compare historic mansion with California art, then test that reading against ceramics collection.
- Place in context
- Founded: 1885; Expansion: 2010; City: Sacramento
- Plan the arrival
- For Crocker Art Museum, use the reviewed visitor entrance at 216 O St, Sacramento, CA 95814. Before visiting Crocker Art Museum, check current parking, transit, reservation, security, and.
Good to know
The museum closes one weekday, parking is metered, and some paper-based works rotate because of light sensitivity.
Notice these
- historic mansion
- California art
- ceramics collection