New Arivals

Heritage University's instructor Vivian Harrison and class are sharing their talents with us. Come in and see the beauty of modern made traditional items such as waapas bags, moccasins, and more.

Coming Soon

One featuring artists who have worked with the museum during Treaty Days. Request for HELP...we are looking to update our contact information with our artists. If you know of anyone who has worked in the YN Museum during Treaty Days and the Cultural Center Anniversary please contact Liz @ (509) 865-2800 x4744. We don't want to forget anyone.


Mission Statement

The mission of the Yakama Nation Museum is to preserve, protect and perpetuate the Mid-Plateau lands and people through out time. We recognize tribes and bands of the Yakama's traditionally, as changed in the 1855 Treaty, and all the Northwest plateau areas. We support our culture, traditions, native resources, art, history and the future as the only museum of the Yakama Nation. We invite all to come in and learn about the Yakamas by the Yakamas.


Our History, Our Legacy...Past to Present

The Yakama Nation Museum opened in 1980 and is one of the oldest Native American Museums in the United States. The 12,0000 square foot exhibition hall is the result of years of hope, thought, and effort on the part of the Yakama people.

You will encounter for the first time the 'Yakama Experience' and 'The Challenge of Spilyay'


 
Museum Features

  • Life size dwellings of the Plateau People
  • Unique dioramas and exhibits that tell the story of the Yakama people
  • Special sound effects, narratives and music
  • Yakama Nation mannequin exhibit 'The Great Native American Leaders'
  • Guided tours by appointment Monday - Friday
  • Self tours any time


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