Welcome to our Museum

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

JOIN OUR MUSEUM : INFORMATION

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Consortium of Southern Yosemite Museums

North Fork Chamber of Commerce

Avalon Freelance Graphic Arts

Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau

Sierra National Forest / Camping

Pajaro Valley Historical Association

The Grizzly Century Bike Rally

North Fork Rancheria

LOCAL INFORMATION: CENSUS PARTNER 2010

Museum Ground Breaking 1971

Cradle Basket (huup)Sourberry shoots, split winter redbud, spilt sedge roots, Chaparral (buckbrush) shoots, yarn, red earth pigment, and leather from the SMM permanent collection.

Museum Founders, 1974