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8 January 2024; 2023 Counts

At the end of every year, we take a tally of visitors that have signed our Guest Book. 2023 Has been an amazing year. 48 out of 50 States, 19 locations outside of the states, and an impressive list of tribes with a whopping 40 to add to our cumulative […]

1 January 2024; Special Appreciation

We’d like to issue a very special thank you to Dr. Kristina and Dr. Patrick Kelly for their most generous donation in memory of former museum board member and cherished friend, Don Lysell.  Don left an amazing legacy as a dedicated museum volunteer for more than twenty five years.  The memorial gift […]

25 December 2023; Off-Season Schedule

A reminder that this is the last full week of our regular schedule and we will be shifting into our reduced Off-Season hours of ONLY Saturdays and Sundays starting next week. We plan to be reverting to our regular full time schedule on the 26th of March.

11 December 2023; Perfect Holiday Gifts

We have an incredible selection of items in our gift shop that you’re sure to find something for that special person on your gift list. From jewelry to book and from artifact kits for kids to Kachina! By the way… did you know you can just stop in the gift […]

4 December 2023; Change in Class Schedule

We are sad to announce that our drumming workshop that was scheduled for this month is canceled due to unforseen circumstances. We are currently planning to offer this again next year so keep your eyes peeled in Spring 2024! We will still be holding our Cooking Class on the 16th, […]

27 November 2023; Giving Tuesday

GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to use their individual power of generosity to support their communities. On GivingTuesday – November 28, 2023  – the whole world comes together to give back in many different ways: through acts of kindness, gifts of voice, time, talent, or treasure. […]

20 November 2023; Thanksgiving Week

While the history surrounding the holiday can be riddled with tension, we’d like to take the opportunity to say THANK YOU to all of those wonderful people that visit us through the year. We are thankful for each and every one of you! We would also like to remind you […]

13 November 2023; Start Your Holiday Shopping?

One of the wonderful things about our gift shop is the number of one of a kind pieces available. Like these personal pouches! Each one is unique and hand-made with care. With adornments to suit a variety of personal tastes, make sure to take a look on your next visit […]

30 October 2023; Volunteer Weekend

This weekend, we had a collection of volunteers gather at the museum to work on various projects. There is a large army of stuffed turtles and bears that will soon be finding their way into the gift shop to be adopted into new loving homes. Volunteers also created bookmarks and […]

23 October 2023; Rockfish Plaque

Though the tribes of the Northwest Coast are often though of as great fishers of salmon, this plaque depicts a different species. The fish in the carving is a Rockfish, also called the Pacific Ocean Perch. Growing up to 40 pounds and having a slightly sweet taste, the Rockfish was […]