Yosemite Museum & Library, Cultural heritage museum in Yosemite National Park, United States.
The Yosemite Museum displays exhibits about indigenous peoples, early settlers, and the natural environment of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
The museum, which opened its doors on May 29, 1926, represents the first structure built as a museum in the National Park system.
Native American craftspeople demonstrate traditional basket weaving techniques and share stories about their ancestors' connections to Yosemite Valley.
Located near the visitor center, the museum provides free entry and maintains regular hours from 9 AM to 5 PM during spring through fall seasons.
The research library contains over 10,000 photographs documenting Yosemite's geological changes and human interactions from the 1850s to present day.
Location: Mariposa County
Website: https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/historyculture/yosemite-museum.htm
Website: https://nps.gov/yose/learn/historyculture/yosemite-museum.htm
GPS coordinates: 37.74861,-119.58795
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:14
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