- Address
- Terminal B - 3rd Floor (Landside) | Pre-Security, Sacramento International Airport, 6900 Airport Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95837, US
Near gates B1–B19, this is SMF’s art stop
The Gallery at SMF sits in Terminal B, airside, along the concourse serving gates B1–B19. It runs 24/7 (listed hours are 12AM–12AM daily), so it’s one of the few places you can browse at 3 a.m. or after a midnight arrival. It leans more toward art and gifts than snacks, so think visual browsing, not grab-and-go food.
This is the spot for Sacramento-themed gifts and art pieces before a Southwest or Delta flight out of B. Expect framed prints, small sculptures, local-style souvenirs, and greeting cards rather than airport logo merchandise. Prices skew higher than Hudson down the hall; small items like cards and magnets stay in the under-$15 range, while framed works jump much higher, closer to gallery pricing.
Because it’s post-security in Terminal B, you need a same-day boarding pass to get here; there’s no landside entrance. If you’re connecting through SMF, you’ll stay within B to reach it, since A and B sit in different areas with separate security checkpoints. Figure 5–10 minutes’ walk from mid-concourse gates like B8–B10, slightly longer from the high teens.
Tip: use this as a time-killer if your flight shows a 30–45 minute delay on the board; do a full loop through The Gallery first, then grab coffee at one of the nearby cafes so you’re not carrying breakable pieces while juggling hot drinks.