Old Sacramento

Visit the historic Old Sacramento waterfront and experience innovation from the Gold Rush forward. Learn about changes brought by the Pony Express and telegraph.

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1000 Second Street
Sacramento, California 95814
916-440-4263
wfmuseum.osac@wellsfargo.com

Open every day
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Free admission

What you can do here

Check out a treasure box

This treasure box made countless journeys up and down the Sacramento River. Pilsbury “Chips” Hodgkins worked tirelessly to do the right thing for all his customers.

What you can do here

Try out a telegraph

The telegraph is sometimes described as text messaging before actual text messaging. How did we use one to safely transfer money? Try for yourself and find out.

What you can do here

Imagine the Pony Express

Think of the Pony Express and images of speed, danger, and excitement come to mind. Learn about the famed journey taken by young men and their trusty ponies.

Book a group tour

Our guides will make the museum come alive for your class or other large group through artifacts, stories, and hands-on experiences.

Call us at 916-440-4263 or email wfmuseum.osac@wellsfargo.com to discuss our group visit options. All tours are free.

Upcoming events

Old Sacramento

Wednesday, January 29th
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Stop by the museum for a brief tour highlighting our commitment to innovation and keeping communities connected.

Call us at 916-440-4263

Old Sacramento

Wednesday, February 12th
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Stop by the museum for a brief tour highlighting our commitment to innovation and keeping communities connected.

Call us at 916-440-4263

Old Sacramento

Friday, February 21th
Noon to 2:00 p.m.

Trivia time at the Wells Fargo Museum, stop by to test your history knowledge.

Call us at 916-440-4263

Old Sacramento

Wednesday, February 26th
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Stop by the museum for a brief tour highlighting our commitment to innovation and keeping communities connected.

Call us at 916-440-4263

Check back soon for information about upcoming programs and events.