Yosemite Museum, Yosemite National Park

Name: Yosemite Museum
Address: Yosemite National Park, United States

#26 among attractions in Yosemite National Park

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The Yosemite Museum is located in Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park in California. Founded in 1926 through the efforts of Ansel Franklin Hall, the museum's displays focus on the heritage and culture of the Ahwahnechee people who lived in the valley. The collection also includes both utilitarian and made-for-sale baskets dating from c. 1870 to present and is one of the only existing collections encompassing this depth and time span for any group in California. ()

Coordinates: 37°44'55"N, 119°35'17"W

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Yosemite National Park United States

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Yosemite National Park

Day trips

Yosemite Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yosemite Falls, Glacier Point, Curry Village, Four Mile Trail.

0.8 miNW
Famed, towering mountainside waterfalls
Yosemite Falls, Yosemite West
20 min walk • Yosemite Falls, located in the heart of Yosemite National Park in California, stands as one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the United States. This towering waterfall is one of the tallest in North America and a centerpiece attraction for the millions of...
1.4 miSE
Views of iconic Yosemite from up high
Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park
37 min walk • Perched atop the granite cliffs of Yosemite National Park, Glacier Point offers a breathtaking panorama that captivates visitors from around the globe. Situated in Mariposa County, California, this scenic spot is renowned for its unparalleled views of Yosemite Valley...
1.2 miSE
Park, Rustic architecture
Curry Village, Yosemite National Park
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Yosemite National Park, Curry Village is a charming and historic settlement that has been welcoming visitors for over a century. Known for its picturesque canvas tent cabins and rustic wooden lodges, Curry Village offers guests a unique...
1.1 miS
Hiking, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Four Mile Trail, Yosemite National Park
29 min walk • Four Mile Trail is a moderate to strenuous trail leading from Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point. The trail begins at the valley floor west of the Swinging Bridge recreation area, and climbs the south side 4.8 miles up to Glacier Point, an elevation change of 3,200 feet.
1 miSW
Climbing
Midnight Lightning, Yosemite National Park
26 min walk • Midnight Lightning is a 7.62-metre grade 7B+ bouldering problem on the granite Columbia Boulder in Camp 4 of Yosemite National Park. It is considered to be one of the world's most famous bouldering problems.
0.9 miE
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Royal Arch Cascade, Yosemite West
24 min walk • Royal Arch Cascade is a waterfall located on the north wall of Yosemite Valley and the Yosemite National Park, United States, within walking distance from the Ahwahnee Hotel. The falls are 1,250 feet high and are usually dry by June.
1.2 miSE
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Staircase Falls, Yosemite West
30 min walk • Staircase Falls is a series of waterfalls located on Gossamer Creek in Yosemite National Park, California. The falls descend a total of 1,300 feet into Yosemite Valley over a series of steps.
1 miE
Climbing
Royal Arches, Yosemite National Park
26 min walk • The Royal Arches refers to a cliff containing natural occurring granite exfoliation arches, located below North Dome and rising above Yosemite Valley, in Yosemite National Park, California.
1.1 miNE
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Lehamite Falls, Yosemite West
28 min walk • Lehamite Falls is located in Yosemite National Park. It consists of a long series of steep cascades that fall 1,180 feet into Yosemite Valley, in a manner similar to Sentinel Fall.
0.6 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Yosemite Valley Chapel, Yosemite National Park
15 min walk • The Yosemite Valley Chapel was built in the Yosemite Valley of California in 1879.
1 miE
Climbing
Royal Arches Route, Yosemite National Park
27 min walk • The Royal Arches Route is a technical climbing route in California's Yosemite Valley on the Royal Arches wall. The route is recognized in the historic climbing text Fifty Classic Climbs of North America.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Yosemite Museum?

Nearby attractions include The Ansel Adams Gallery, Yosemite National Park (2 min walk), Yosemite Valley Chapel, Yosemite National Park (15 min walk), Lost Arrow Spire, Yosemite National Park (15 min walk), Yosemite Falls, Yosemite West (20 min walk).

How to get to Yosemite Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yosemite Museum:

Bus

Valley Shuttle Stop #5 • Lines: Yosemite Valley Shuttle (2 min walk)
El Cap Shuttle Stop #E1 • Lines: El Capitan Shuttle (2 min walk)