NAMU Profile: 9,700 Years of Human Occupation
Our most remarkable permanent exhibit is a section of an excavation trench from the 1977 field school at Namu on the BC central coast. The site of Namu contains an archaeological record that spans nearly 10,000 years. The profile section that is on display in the museum represents about 5,000 years of cultural and natural accumulations. Evidence of nearly continuous use at the site has been found and separated into six general periods of use. The profile on display shows Periods 2 (6000 BP - 5000 BP) through 5 (3500 BP - 2000 BP). Though the profile on display was removed in 1977, excavations at the site continued in 1978 and 1994; many of the artifacts from these excavations appear in more than just the Namu exhibit itself.
Exhibitions and events
Cultural Traditions
Permanent exhibitionThe Pacific Northwest Coast extends from the Northern California coast to the Alaskan Panhandle. The indigenous First nations living here share many cultural traditions. Although life has...
Hunt and Gather: An Interactive Geocaching Activity
Permanent exhibitionThis interactive exhibition incorporates objects and artifacts, museum displays and puzzles in a fun "treasure hunt" game meant to celebrate the diversity of the Museum's collections. In...
Northwest Coast Monumental Sculptures ("Totem Poles")
Permanent exhibitionThe centerpiece of the Museum's collection is the giant "Frog Constellation", carved by Haida artist James Hart. He is one of the most accomplished artists currently working in the Northwest...
Rock Art: Petroglyphs and Pictographs
Permanent exhibitionIncluded in the Museum's collection is rock art from the Lillooet area of BC. Designs were pecked or ground into the rock using techniques such as chiseling or abraiding the surface with a...
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