“The museum of us,” tells the story of California and its people through 1.9 million objects in a collection that embraces art, history, and the natural sciences. There’s a focus on interactive and there’s something for everybody. Weekly programming such as Friday Nights and Family Sundays, features performances, workshops, and activities targeted to children and families. A full calendar of changing exhibitions and events indoors and outdoors mean that no two visits are the same. And conveniently, the museum is just one block from the BART station at Lake Merritt. museumca.org<