Cultural Traditions
The 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 changed on the Pacific Northwest Coast, Indigenous peoples have maintained and expanded their artistic traditions in the modern period. The objects in this exhibit showcase their rich history and enduring vitality.
Exhibitions and events
NAMU Profile: 9,700 Years of Human Occupation
Permanent exhibitionOur 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...
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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