Local Museums Participate in Photography Month Sacramento

Apr 07, 2025 11:39AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Photo courtesy of Crocker Art Museum

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Many Sacramento area museums are proudly participating in Photography Month Sacramento in April 2025. Photography Month Sacramento is a collaborative, grassroots event led by Viewpoint Photographic Art Center with support by many involved partners that include the City of Sacramento, Inside Publications, Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Office of Phil Serna (District 1) and Sacramento365.com.

A listing of the local museums that are presenting special exhibits and activations as part of Photography Month Sacramento include the following:

California Museum is presenting a groundbreaking traveling exhibition through May 4 titled Our War Too: Women in Service that honors the nearly 350,000 American women who answered the call to serve their country during World War II. Made up of unique and colorful artifacts from The National WWII Museum’s collection, the exhibit explores the efforts, struggles, and accomplishments of these servicewomen, the impacts of which extend into the present day. More information is available here.

Crocker Art Museum is excited to present “Fauxcents and Fotos” on Thursday evening, April 3, when Museum docents team up with comedian “fauxcents” to lead humorous tours of the Crocker’s permanent collection and the exhibition Frames of Mind: The Ramer Photography Collection. On display through May 4, the limited-time exhibit offers a unique glimpse into the eyes of psychiatrist Dr. Barry Ramer and his wife Lois in the mid-1970s. The collection of international photographs is diverse in subject matter and united by shared interest in human psychology and cultural inequities. The exhibition celebrates the Ramers’ most recent gift of photography to the Crocker and commemorates the 50th anniversary of their collecting. Free with museum admission, more information is available here.

Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park is offering guided tours on four upcoming Sundays -- April 6, 13, 20 & 27 -- focused on Eadweard Muybridge, a photographer who worked with Leland Stanford on his photographic studies of motion, specifically of horses, and is known for early motion-picture. Attendees will immerse themselves in the intersection of art, history, and technology. To reserve tour space, please visit this link.

Sacramento Children’s Museum is offering a fun pop-up activity in celebration of Photography Month Sacramento. Attendees can learn how polaroid photos work, and try their hands at taking polaroid photos every Wednesday in April at 10:15 a.m. This activity is free with admission, no registration required. Plus, a full calendar is available under the 'Programs' tab at sackids.org.

Sacramento History Museum invites the community to discover the story of Locke, Sacramento’s last rural Chinese town, through a limited-time photography exhibition with photos by highly esteemed local photographer Michael Dunlavey that will remain on display through April 20. Located in the Sacramento Delta, the town of Locke stands as a unique time capsule for a once vibrant Chinese-American community. For more, visit SacHistoryMuseum.org.

SMUD Museum of Science & Curiosity (MOSAC) encourages the community to visit, explore, snap, and share images of the captivating exhibits that are just waiting to be captured, such as the Neuroscience Art Exhibit across from the Health Connections Exhibit, where curious visitors can learn about the fascinating intersection of the brain and creativity, exploring how art and neuroscience come together to unlock new ways of thinking and experiencing the world. Interested visitors are encouraged to tag photos with @SMUD_MOSAC to possibly be featured on their social channels. or more, visit visitMOSAC.org.

More information about these and other Photography Month Sacramento activations are available at photomonthsacramento.org/events. And, for more information about upcoming activities offered by Sacramento area museums, “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/SacMuseums, follow them on Instagram and X @SacMuseums or visit the user-friendly website at SacMuseums.org. Those interested can also sign up for emails to learn more about Sacramento Area Museums via the website at sacmuseums.org.

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

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