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“The future of humankind lies waiting for those who will come to understand their lives and take up their responsibilities to all living things.”

                         ~ Vine Deloria, Jr., Native American Scholar

The California Indian Museum and Cultural Center was founded in 1996 with the purpose of educating the public about the history, culture, and contemporary life of California Indians and to honor their contributions to civilization.

The Museum provides California Indians and the public with a first class museum facility in which to portray California Indian history and culture from an Indian perspective. In addition, the museum showcases and encourages the present-day renaissance of California Indian culture, affirming its survival and continued vitality in the face of extreme adversity. Finally, the museum provides opportunities for Native Americans to receive training and experience in a variety of fields such as museum direction, curation, design, and interpretation.

Stop by Thursdays and Fridays from 12-4pm for Community Veggie Distribution!