Sacramento History/Discovery Center

Sacramento, CA

Occupying the site of the long gone city water works, the recreated 18th Century brick building adjacent the California State railroad Museum houses a modern, hi-tech museum that interprets the history of the State Capitol.

Project Architects: City of Sacramento

Project Designers: Barry Howard and Associates

Key Creative Staff:

Barry Howard
John Moy, Frank DeSanto, Lynn Paris

Client: City of Sacramento; Division of Archives & Museums, Mr. Jim Henley, Director

Sacramento History/Discovery Center Composite
Replicated Waterworks Building
Contemporary Interior
Multi-level Galleries
Social History
Endemic Species
Early Times
Agricultural History