VISIT THE MUSEUM Inside the museum, located at the corner of Roads 228 & 225 in North Fork, California, are many artifacts and baskets on display donated and on loan by members of the Tribe. Other collections include weapons, traditional games, ceremonial items, tools, and beautiful beaded crafts. Also on display is the Tettelton Wildlife diorama collection - over 200 freestanding taxidermy animals from Northern America, Asia, and South America.

BASKET COLLECTION The Museum offers one of the largest displays of California Indian Basketry in the state. Also on exhibit are artifacts, weapons, tools, and the Tettelton Wildlife Animal Collection.

CRAFT DAY The museum has a workshop area where Elders make and instruct others in the art of Indian basketry and beadwork every Thursday from 11-1 p.m. "Craft Day" is open to the public to view works in progress. Those who wish to join and learn are asked to become a member [see form] and bring an item for the pot luck lunch. Everyone is welcome. Gathering practices are being taught to youth and weaving skills are demonstrated. Craft Day information: (559) 877-2233 Anne or Sandy

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UPCOMING EVENTS & BECOME A MUSEUM MEMBER

PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY The Museum and Mountain Oaks High School in North Fork, which centers its curriculum on Natural Resource Studies, is entering a partnership. Students will be helping to maintain the native plants walking trail, assisting in plant harvesting, constructing traditional village displays, cataloging materials, and providing cultural interpretation under the direction of museum staff and tribe elders. "It's great to be a part of such an important educational project," says lead teacher David Cicoletti, "The Mono developed a way of life in these mountains that resonated with the environment and the museum is a vital resource that preserves and teaches that information." 

The students will work at the museum Thursdays throughout the school year. For more information contact museum staff: 559-877-2115 or email