Torey J.
7/1/2025
I have come to the Eastern Sierras for hiking many times, but this was the first trip where we explored some of the museums and indoor activities. The Eastern California Museum does not...
Eastern California Museum
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155 N Grant St
Independence, CA 93526
The mission of the Museum is to collect, preserve, and interpret objects and information related to the cultural and natural history of Inyo County and the Eastern Sierra, from Death Valley to Mono Lake. The museum's permanent exhibitions include Native American basketry and crafts, Norman Clyde, Water Wars, Manzanar, Mary Austin, farming, ranching, pioneer families, geology, and a rotating special exhibit each year. The Museum also houses about 27,000 historic photographs of the Eastern Sierra region.We also have a museum giftshop.
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Teresa F.
1/22/2025
This museum is a real gem. It has a big Native American basket collection on display. They might be utilitarian objects, but they are also very beautiful. They have a lot of interesting Native...
Edith B.
9/9/2025
An enriching place that offers both breadth and depth on many topics relating to human and natural history in this uniquely beautiful part of California. There is something for everyone here, and...
Mebot B.
3/18/2025
Amazing place, well worth a stop. They have some items that you won't find anywhere else. Great little gift shop with the newest books. The staff is extremely knowledgable and ready to educate....
Meghan G.
10/21/2023
Lots of interesting things to look at and a nice picnic area and nearby native trail. The internment camp things were well displayed
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