On May 10, 1869, Central Pacific Railroad President Leland Stanford, and former California governor, drove a golden rail ...

From state-of-the-art science museums to colorful art and history hotspots, California’s best museums cover just about every ...

Present First-Ever “Game Night at the Museum” on July 17 The California State Railroad Museum and Foundation are excited to announce a fun-filled “Game Night at the Museum” on Thursday evening, July ...

Of the 18 museums in Balboa Park, only one is in a basement. The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is the successor to a rich history of model railroading in the park. That history began in 1935, when a ...

Whether you’re interested in history, technology, or a mix of both, these train museums will keep you entertained for hours. Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing ...

Katrina Schwartz: Today, we’re starting our show on a train! The California Zephyr. It’s Amtrak line goes from Emeryville, passes through Sacramento and Truckee, before heading east, all the way to ...

California marked its 175th anniversary of statehood with a block party at the Capitol Tuesday. Year round, in Sacramento, museum exhibits showcase the state's rich history. YEARS OF STATEHOOD. THE ...