EVENTS

The North Fork Mono Families first incorporated in 1966 to form the Sierra Mono Museum for the purpose of preserving Tribal history. The museum offers both static and living history experience. The doors have been open to the public since 1971. Permanent collections include a wide variety of Native American baskets and cultural artifacts. Also on display is the Tettleton Wildlife Diorama Collection consisting of over 100 freestanding taxidermy animals of North America and Asia. Other collections include historical photographs, cultural items, beadwork and weapons.

Our gift shop is stocked with locally made authentic Indian Crafts, books and gifts. Every Thursday from 11-1:30 p.m., Elders gather to weave, bead and dine on potluck lunch. During the fall they can be found cracking acorn for holiday events or cleaning Sourberry and Redbud sticks for weaving supplies.

Guided tours offer a walk through the collections, stories, songs, and nature walk with signage explaining usage of indigenous plants. Classes in language and Basketry are held throughout the year. Visiting the museum offers a glimpse at Mono Indian lifestyles of yesterday and today.

 

MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATION & DIRECTIONS

2011 CALIFORNIA INDIAN BASKET WEAVERS ASSOCIATION PROGRAM BOOK: CLICK HERE

JOIN OUR MUSEUM : INFORMATION & MEMBERSHIP FORM

NEWSLETTER: SUMMER 2011

COMMUNITY LINKS

Sierra Nevada Geotoursim

San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA)

PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGY STUDENT PROGRAM

Consortium of Southern Yosemite Museums: 2012 newsletter

North Fork Chamber of Commerce

California Indian Basket Weavers Asssociation [CIBA]

Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau

Sierra National Forest / Camping

The Grizzly Century Bike Rally

North Fork Rancheria

Yosemite Gateway Gallery Row

Mono Museum Historical Photograph

Historical Photograph Mono Museum Collection 1974
Breaking Ground 1971
Ground Breaking 1971
Mono Baskets
Mono Baskets / Museum Collection
SIERRA MONO MUSEUM 33103 ROAD 228 NORTH FORK CALIFORNIA 93643 (559) 877-2115