California Museum Employee Directory

The California Museum opened in 1998 through a partnership with the State of California as a private non-profit institution focused on California history and culture. Conceived by California Secretary of State March Fong Eu and developed under the auspices of the Secretary of States office, the Museum was originally created to be the public showpla... ce for contents of the California State Archives. In 2004, former First Lady Maria Shriver began working with the Museum to expand its vision and mission, opening Californias Remarkable Women as the first of her many collaborative efforts with the Museum. Since then, the Museums exhibitions have continued to emphasize stories that reflect all aspects of Californias diverse population and culture, with an emphasis on the contributions of women and under-represented groups. In 2006, Shriver and then-Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger became Honorary Co-Chairs of the Museum and launched the California Hall of Fame as the Museums annual gala and an official award from the Governor of California.Read More