ABOUT
US
The Hoopa Museum is a non-profit entity of the Hupa Tribe created to preserve and to share the rich culture and history of the native people of northern California. The museum displays one of the finest collections of Hupa, Yurok, and Karuk artifacts in the world. The collection includes a fine display of local indigenous basketry, ceremonial regalia, redwood dugout canoes, tools, and implements used by the Hupa, Yurok, and Karuk tribes.
Located in the Hoopa Valley
Reservation, the museum offers a unique opportunity to learn about the culture of one
of California's first peoples and explore a setting abundant in both natural beauty and
history.
The Hoopa Museum isn't just a building - it's a living museum, offering guided tours of the valley and local historical sites. Most of the artifacts on display are on loan to the museum by members of the local Hupa community and are taken out to be used annually in traditional tribal ceremonies. Cultural experts at the museum are knowledgeable and available to teach visitors about the significance and context of the artifacts in the collection.
Today, the Hupa people are the bearers of a living culture. They continue to preserve their way of life by teaching the youth about their heritage. The Hupa language, songs, and dances are still practiced on a regular basis and are an important source of cultural identity.
