Sacramento Museum Day is Saturday

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California Automobile Museum, 2012

It's that time of year in Sacramento: 30 museums will offer free or half-price admission on Saturday, Feb. 1. Check out Sacramento365 for a list of participating museums and all pertinent details.

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