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Old Sacramento State Historic Park / Waterfront District — Sacramento, California

Old Sacramento State Historic Park / Waterfront District in Sacramento: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; District entry free; individual museums and attractions charge separately.

Address111 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814
HoursDistrict grounds open sunrise to sunset daily (per 2025 Capital District order cited on parks.ca.gov); individual museums within the district generally 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
PricesDistrict entry free; individual museums and attractions charge separately
Price notesDistrict status and hours from official parks.ca.gov page, verified 2026-11-05.
Age notesOpen historic district with individual museums charging separately; no official age guidance for the district itself — age fit Not confirmed.
BookingOpen district; no reservation for entry.
Suggested timeAbout 2 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed — no accessibility or sensory features were verified on the official parks.ca.gov pages reviewed on 2026-11-05; no access tags applied.
ParkingOld Sacramento Garage and Tower Bridge Garage serve the district; metered street parking also available.
Hours in detailMuseums in the park are open 10:00 AM-5:00 PM (State Parks park page); individual museum hours vary - see the Railroad Museum and Sacramento History Museum records.
ParkingAbundant covered parking at the main parking structure at 3rd and J Streets (entries also at Capitol Mall and Front Streets); a limited number of metered, 90-minute on-street spaces throughout the park, plus limited free on-street parking.
AccessibilityDogs are allowed in exterior portions of the park; only service animals are permitted in interior spaces.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.