Honoring the Heritage & History of the Miwok People
Honoring the Heritage & History of
the Miwuk People
Welcome to the Miwok Museum and cultural center. Our mission is to preserve, protect, and celebrate the rich history, enduring culture, and vibrant traditions of the Miwuk people of Northern California. Through historic artifacts, educational exhibits, and community engagement, we provide a dedicated space for cultural learning and remembrance.
Our Mission & Purpose
The Miwok Museum & Cultural Center serves as a vital bridge between past generations and modern communities. We are committed to:
Cultural Preservation: Protecting historic artifacts, traditional crafts, language materials, and oral histories.
Community Education: Providing schools, visitors, and researchers with authentic perspectives on Miwok history and contemporary life.
Honoring Tradition: Celebrating indigenous art, seasonal practices, ecological knowledge, and community resilience.
Exploring Miwok Culture & Heritage
For thousands of years, the Miwuk people lived in deep harmony with the land across the Sierra Nevada foothills, central valleys, and coastal regions. Their rich cultural legacy includes complex social structures, intricate basketry, sustainable land management, and deep spiritual connections to the natural world.
Traditional Craftmanship
Explore displays featuring hand-woven coiled baskets, acorn grinding tools (*mullers* and bedrock mortars), and historic regalia.
living history & traditions
Discover the seasonal lifeways, food processing techniques, housing structures (umū'tca), and traditional dance ceremonies that define Miwuk identity.
honoring tradition
Celebrating indigenous art, seasonal practices, ecological knowledge, and community resilience.
Visit & Connect with us
Whether you are a historian, student, educator, or traveler exploring California's rich indigenous heritage, we welcome you to experience the museum.
Location
52A South Main Street
Angels Camp, CA 95222
hours
Tuesday - Saturday 9AM - 4PM
