The North Fork Mono Families first incorporated in 1966 to form the Sierra Mono Indian Museum, for the purpose of preserving their cultural heritage. Opened to the public in 1971, a visit to the museum offers an interactive glimpse at Mono Indian life of yesterday and today. Elders often gather to weave, bead and dine on a potluck lunch. And, during the fall they can be found cracking acorn for holiday events or cleaning Sourberry and Redbud sticks for weaving supplies.

Visitors can take a guided tour through the collections, hear Native stories and songs, or take a nature walk through indigenous plants to learn about their medicinal and nutritional properties. Language and basketry classes are also held throughout the year.

The museum also has several permanent collections including a wide variety of Native American baskets and cultural artifacts, and more than 100 fascinating, freestanding taxidermy animals of North America and Asia in the Tettleton Wildlife Diorama Collection. Other collections include historical photographs, cultural items, bead-work and weaponry.

The Sierra Mono Indian Museum property lies adjacent to the North Fork School. An Indian Village, amphitheater, and interpretive displays along a meandering nature trail are shared between the properties in a beautiful outdoor setting.   Locally made authentic Indian crafts, books and gifts are available in the museum gift shop which is open every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Seasons Open: Open all year

Hours Open: 10:30 - 3:30 Mon - Friday [Oct - May] 10:30 - 4:00 pm Tuesday - Saturday [June - Sept]

Fees: $5 suggested donation