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Welcome to our MuseumThe 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 JOIN OUR MUSEUM : INFORMATION & MEMBERSHIP FORM NEWSLETTER: SPECIAL SUMMER 2010 NEWSLETTER: WINTER 2009 NEWSLETTER: FALL 2009 NEWSLETTER: SPRING 2009 NEWSLETTER: EARLY WINTER 2008 Crane Valley Seismic Retrofit Project Consortium of Southern Yosemite Museums North Fork Chamber of Commerce ALEX LEWIS NATIVE AMERICAN ART Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau Sierra National Forest / Camping Pajaro Valley Historical Association The Grizzly Century Bike Rally Williams Gallery West ~ local artists THANK YOU MARK |
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Mono Baskets - museum collection |
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Ground Breaking 1971 |
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Historical Photograph Mono Museum Collection 1974 |
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