California State Military Museum

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The California State Military Museum is the official military museum of the State of California. It is located in Old Sacramento.

The museum was begun 1991 during the administration of California Governor Pete Wilson. 11 years later Governor Gray Davis made it a permanent museum under the California State Military Department, providing it permanent funding. On 13 July 2004, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made it the state's official military museum.

The museum highlights contributions of individuals and units from California in the US military, and its various military operations and wars.

In addition to its main location in Sacramento, the museum has other facilities at various military installations around the state.