Makah Cultural & Research Center Museum

Madrona Beach

Beautifully curated collection of incredibly well preserved pre European contact artifacts of the indigenous peoples of the Northwest coast. I'm so grateful to the Makah for sharing this heritage with visitors, and am glad that they don't allow photographs here.

Jessica Mountz

I was torn about whether to make the drive out of the way to visit this museum. I'm really glad that I did! The exhibits are interesting and very well-done. The artifacts within are from a village covered by a landslide like a time capsule. It gives us a glimpse into life on the peninsula prior to European contact. An excellent stop and well worth the $10.

Teresa Gildersleeve

We stopped here on the way to Cape Flattery. They were having an outdoor market. Many different stands to browse. Love the totem poles too!

Margarita Ibbott (DownshiftingPRO)

What an amazing museum. You must stop to see this very well curated museum. Home of over 55,000 artifacts recovered from the  Ozette Archaeological Site discovered in the 1970s. Between 300-500 artifacts are displayed illustrating the whaling and sealing life of the Makah peoples. Items include large cedar canoes, fishing tools (harpoons, hooks, nets, bouys). There is also a replica traditional longhouse. Be sure and touch the canoes, paddles and the harpoons in central room. It's allowed! Allot 90 minutes. It is well worth the stop if you are on your way to Cape Flattery.