Built in 1877 by prominent Sacramento hardware merchant Albert Gallatin, it served as the California governor's residence until the mid-1960s. Tour guides offer an in-depth look at the mansion's many rooms, while relating stories about the 13 governors who lived here. Many furnishings remain from past first families, including Governor Pardee's 1902 Steinway piano and the velvet chairs and sofas of Governor Johnson. T he white man's tenure in Sacramento is but a flash compared to the many generations of Indians who lived here through the past centuries. Artifacts from more than 100 tribes including weapons, tools, clothing, feather work, jewelry and one of the finest basket collections in the nation.
Exhibits explain hunting techniques, meal preparation and dance ceremonies.
Special events include crafts demonstrations and traditional dances by Native Americans. S acramento's Railroad Museum is one of the largest in North America. This 10,000 sq. The Wells Fargo Museum, located in the Wells Fargo building on the Capitol Mall, conjures images of gunfights and stage coach robberies with an excellent display of hundreds of original artifacts, documents, and old photographs. Old Town Museums .