Wells Fargo Museum

Gold Rush history comes alive inside the magnificent five story atrium of Wells Fargo Center on Capitol Mall. Discover an authentic 1866 Abbot-Downing stagecoach, a working telegraph line, an impressive collection of gold specimens from the nearby foothills where gold was first discovered in California, interactive exhibits about the history of stagecoaches and the men who guarded the treasure they carried. Along with artifacts, documents, furnishings, images, a video presentation describing Wells Fargo's colorful frontier past and a priceless collection of postal covers, dating back to the beginning of the Gold Rush in 1849. The museum store features a variety of Wells Fargo branded gifts, collectibles and apparel and Admission is always free.