The Crocker Art Museum, established in 1885, is the oldest art museum in the Western United States, located in Sacramento, California. Its mission is to promote an awareness of and enthusiasm for human experience through art. The museum houses a diverse collection spanning centuries, continents, and cultures, including one of the premier collections of Californian art, European paintings and master drawings, international ceramics, and art from Asia, Africa, and Oceania. The Crocker offers over 600 programs annually, such as artist talks, gallery tours, live music, and art classes, aiming to enrich the intellectual and cultural life of the communities it serves.