Sacramento area museums are proud to amplify learning by offering education related activations and opportunities all year long, especially for homeschooled students and their families. Photo courtesy of the Maidu Museum & Historic Site

SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) – Sacramento area museums are proud to amplify learning by offering education related activations and opportunities all year long. Plus, at various times throughout the year, many museums offer special Homeschool Days with dedicated programming designed to support local students and families.

A sampling of Homeschool Days and related offerings at local museums in 2026 includes the following:

California State Railroad Museum – Always popular among homeschool students and their families, the Railroad Museum presents a Homeschool Day each fall with specially designed programming. Typically held in mid-October, the day features hands-on stations located throughout the museum. While the engaging educational activities are designed for K-6 students, everyone is welcome. Stay tuned for more details to follow at a later date via the museum’s website: www.californiarailroad.museum/.

Crocker Art Museum – Special Homeschool Days are planned for March 19, April 16 and May 21, from noon to 2 p.m. each day. The drop-in program allows groups to structure their own experience – at their own pace, in the order they choose – while in community with other homeschoolers. Students follow a customized map that highlights gallery and studio spaces where docents, educators and teaching artists are ready with a discussion or activity centered around that day’s theme then are welcome to stay after the program to explore more of the museum.

Maidu Museum & Historic Site – Recommended for students K-6, a Homeschool Open House is scheduled for May 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homeschool students can explore and connect with the Indigenous history of this region plus enjoy hands-on crafts and activities (like spear throwing and acorn pounding), take a short tour, and enjoy Indigenous stories throughout the event. Additional details and a complete schedule is available via www.roseville.ca.us/government/departments/library/maidu_museum_historic_site/events_exhibits. Advance registration is required: anc.apm.activecommunities.com/cityofroseville/activity/search/detail/14269?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true.

Sacramento History Museum – Following a well-attended event earlier this year, the museum is proud to host another Homeschool Day on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4. The museum will offer scheduled programs for homeschool students (Print Shop, Heading West), drop-in programs (Museum Scavenger Hunt, History Mystery, Nisenan, Gold Rush, Gold Panning), and student Underground Tours. For tickets, schedule and more information, please visit: sachistorymuseum.org/field-trips/home-school-programs-2/.

SMUD Museum of Science & Curiosity – A Robotics Homeschool Day is coming up on March 11 where homeschool students can try their hand at basic robotics activities, talk with community robotics experts about their work, and experience a planetarium program (one program included with admission for all ages while supplies last to the first 400 guests). More information and advance registration is available at: visitmosac.org/learn/homeschool-programs/.

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About Sacramento Area Museums (SAM)

Comprised of approximately 25 greater Sacramento area museums, Sacramento Area Museums’ mission is to raise awareness of local museums by giving the community the opportunity to discover the region’s fine art, history, science and wildlife treasures. Sacramento Area Museums achieves its mission by implementing cooperative promotions, developing strategic marketing alliances and encouraging the sharing of knowledge and resources among its partner institutions. For more information, visit www.SacMuseums.org.