The best arts & culture spots in Lincoln

8 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Verge Center for the Arts is serving up fresh contemporary vibes in Sacramento’s Southside Park, with Pocket Garden by Ari Bird blooming…

625 S St (Sacramento)

Verge Center for the Arts is serving up fresh contemporary vibes in Sacramento’s Southside Park, with Pocket Garden by Ari Bird blooming through August 23. Wander the gallery, then peek the studios, classes, and even Risograph rental and private clay sessions if you’re itching to make something yourself.

From the Sacramento newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Colorful museum documenting railroad history via vintage locomotives, exhibits & rides.

125 I St (Sacramento)

Colorful museum documenting railroad history via vintage locomotives, exhibits & rides.

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Founded in the 1960s, this 28-acre area has a visitor center, museums & a variety of history tours.

1014 2nd St #200 (Sacramento)

Founded in the 1960s, this 28-acre area has a visitor center, museums & a variety of history tours.

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California Museum

Arts & Culture

Museum & Hall of Fame with exhibits & programs dedicated to California's cultural & ethnic history.

1020 O St (Sacramento)

Museum & Hall of Fame with exhibits & programs dedicated to California's cultural & ethnic history.

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Developments in medicine showcased at a free museum with antique instruments, artifacts & a library.

5380 Elvas Ave (Sacramento)

Developments in medicine showcased at a free museum with antique instruments, artifacts & a library.

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Sacramento History Museum is your quick reset on why this city is weird and wonderful, from Gold Rush grit and a working print shop to…

101 I St (Sacramento)

Sacramento History Museum is your quick reset on why this city is weird and wonderful, from Gold Rush grit and a working print shop to underground tours and ghost-y strolls in Old Sac. , a Sacramento baseball showcase running through October 2026, and see the letterpress in action.

From the Davis newsletter, August 10, 2026

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Crocker Art Museum

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Skip the algorithm and treat your eyeballs to the Crocker Art Museum, where European master drawings, international ceramics, and the…

216 O St (Sacramento)

Skip the algorithm and treat your eyeballs to the Crocker Art Museum, where European master drawings, international ceramics, and the world's foremost display of California art share space with modern, Native American, Asian, and more.

From the Elk Grove newsletter, August 13, 2026

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Musician who plays Spanish-style and flamenco guitar at events.

1500 7th St (Sacramento)

Musician who plays Spanish-style and flamenco guitar at events.

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