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Coinciding with a new baseball season in the Capital City, the Sacramento History Museum presents Play Ball! Sacramento in the National Pastime<\/em>, opening May 1. Located in the R. Burnett & Mimi Glide Miller Gallery, the exhibit explores Sacramento\u2019s 175-year baseball history\u2014from Gold Rush-era teams to today\u2019s games at Sutter Health Park. Featuring historic uniforms, equipment, photographs, tickets, trophies, and memorabilia, the exhibit highlights Sacramento\u2019s deep connection to America\u2019s pastime and the diverse communities that helped shape the game.<\/p>\n

Play Ball!<\/em> will be on display through October 18, 2026. The museum, located at 101 I Street in Old Sacramento, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year\u2019s Day).<\/p>\n

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This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365<\/a>, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento<\/a> and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC)<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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