Glacier Point Trailside Museum
Glacier Point Trailside Museum, Trailside museum in Mariposa County, US.
The Glacier Point Trailside Museum features a stone structure with arched openings supported by log timbers at an elevation overlooking Yosemite Valley.
Built in 1924 with funding from Laura Spelman Rockefeller's estate, this museum established the first interpretive center within the National Park system.
The museum exhibits geological formations and natural history information while incorporating architectural elements that reflect the surrounding mountain environment.
Visitors should verify seasonal operating hours and prepare for mountain weather conditions, as access depends on Glacier Point Road's current status.
The structure, designed by Herbert Maier, introduced a new standard for educational facilities in national parks through its innovative trailside museum concept.
Location: Mariposa County
Architects: Herbert Maier
Architectural style: rustic architecture
GPS coordinates: 37.73056,-119.57306
Latest update: April 4, 2025 18:34
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