Past Exhibits
Past exhibits from the State Capitol Museum have highlighted the diversity of California while bridging the state’s past, present, and future.
Iconic California: State Symbols that Represent California
The full scope of California’s state symbols is as remarkable as the state itself. Over the last 150 years, Californians have selected for themselves various symbols – ranging from plant species to marine life, from songs to nicknames, from ghost towns to memorials – to represent what is most remarkable about their state.
Building a Legacy: 150 Years of the California State Capitol
Finding a permanent home for the capital was crucial for Californians in order to solidify the state’s stability in the nation. Over the past 150 years, both the location of the “seat of government” and the design of the structure were constantly in flux.
The Road Ahead: The Automobiles Impact on California
Since 1898, the automobile has helped to shape and define the California way of life, creating what has been called the world’s first “auto-civilization.