Yosemite Museum
Changing exhibits provide insight into the cultural history of the native Miwok and Paiute tribes.
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Yosemite Museum Details
If you're interested in the first human inhabitants of the Yosemite Valley, you'll definitely need to make some time to visit the free Yosemite Museum. It is housed in a classic rustic-style building that dates from 1925 and is the first building constructed as a museum in the National Park system. In addition to changing exhibits that focus on the Native American tribes of the area and their history, there are also live demonstrations of basketweaving, crafts, and traditional games. The gallery features works from the museum's extensive collection of park-related artwork. Don't forget to count the rings on the cross-section of a 1,000-year-old giant Sequoia just outside the museum entrance.
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Yosemite Valley
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Yosemite Museum
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Yosemite Museum
Cultural history of the native Miwok and Paiute tribes.
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Valley Visitor Center (V1)
The largest visitor center in the Park with helpful information to guide you through your Yosemite adventure.
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E1 Valley Visitor Center
A year-round facility featuring Yosemite maps and information, a bookstore, nature exhibits, and a theatre,
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P2 Valley Visitor Center
A Ranger-staffed facility with an information desk, bookstore, and exhibits detailing Yosemite's geology, plant and animal life, and history.
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Yosemite Cemetery
This historic cemetery is located just across the street from Yosemite Museum and is worth some investigation.
