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Artifacts, videos and a custom computer interactive describe the accomplishments of the year’s winners.

Graphics, artifacts and AV components are unified by a maple frame that runs around the room.

The Minerva Awards installation honors outstanding women who have changed our world.

Photos, illustrations and a statue present different images of the goddess Minerva.

Visitors read personal stories about the inspirational women in the lives of other visitors.

California Museum of History, Women and the Arts: Minerva Awards
SACRAMENTO, CA
Founded by Maria Shriver and named for the Roman goddess who graces the California State Seal, the Minerva Awards honor women who have stepped forward and changed our world with their courage, strength, and wisdom. Given every year at The Women’s Conference®, the awards celebrate women who work to make this world a more compassionate, tolerant and just place. The permanent exhibit chronicling the lasting legacies of the winners resides at The California Museum in Sacramento.

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400 sq.ft.
Opened 2008, updated annually

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