Research

California State Parks is the steward of historical collections that have been developed over the past 130 years. The Statewide Museum Collections Center serves the Department’s goals of preservation and access to the cultural resources held in trust for the people of California. The Center provides an improved preservation environment for Capital region historic parks and museums, the Department’s statewide collections and artifacts from parks throughout the statewide system.

Researchers will be served by appointment. Please call 916-263-0805 for information.