MUSEUMS, CULTURAL CENTERS AND GALLERIES

Across the state, tribal cultural centers and museums provide a window to thousands of years of history, and a better understanding of how tribal members continue to embrace their time-honored traditions and values today.

TAMÁSTSLIKT CULTURAL INSTITUTE

Pendleton With a name that translates to “interpret,” Tamástslikt showcases the 16,000-yearold culture of the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla Tribes through interactive exhibits, an expansive museum store, and Native-inspired cuisine. Perspectives look back, telling the story of westward expansion of the U.S. from a tribal perspective, and forward, explaining how the Tribes are leaders in salmon, lamprey, and mussel restoration and fueling the regional economy. Tamastslikt.org; 541-429-7700

THE MUSEUM AT WARM SPRINGS

Warm Springs The Museum at Warm Springs immerses visitors in the sounds of ancient songs and languages, the detailed work of traditional craftsmen, and the sights of a rich and storied tribal culture. Histories and traditions are told in interactive exhibits rotated throughout the year. Artifacts include family heirlooms, trade items and keepsakes that were passed through generations. MuseumAtWarmSprings.org; 541-553-3331

Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center

CHACHALU MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER

Grand Ronde A replica of a tribal plankhouse and the scent of cedar greet visitors to Chachalu, telling the story of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and honoring Elders who kept traditions alive during the Termination era. A nod to its homeland of river valleys and cedar forests, two cedar canoes frame a panoramic image of the Willamette Valley. GrandRonde.org/History-Culture/ Culture/Chachalu-Museum-AndCultural-Center; 503-879-2226

COOS HISTORY MUSEUM

Coos Bay The Coquille Indian Tribe and the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians are community partners for this museum. More than 250,000 images and 50,000 objects help illuminate the region’s rich tribal traditions since before contact with European settlers. CoosHistory.org; 541-756-6320

SILETZ TRIBAL CULTURAL CENTER

Siletz A replica of the cedar-plank dance house will be the first thing visitors see when they enter the museum portion of the new Siletz Tribal Cultural Center, in phase II of construction in 2022. The center houses a repository for cultural collections and archives, as well as classroom and research study areas.

Tamástslikt Cultural Institute

FOUR RIVERS CULTURAL CENTER

Ontario Located on the Treasure Valley Community College campus, the Four Rivers Cultural Center features a life-size diorama of a Northern Paiute village, whose traditional homelands include much of Eastern Oregon. The Burns Paiute Tribe is represented in the extensive collection of basketry, woven containers, cooking tools and beadwork. 4RCC.com; 541-889-8191

OARD’S MUSEUM & GALLERY

Burns Historic Oard’s Museum & Gallery sits at the gateway to Steens Mountain in Burns, a family business that began as a stagecoach shop in the 1880s. Over the years, it has expanded to sell Native jewelry, artwork, clothing, rugs and furniture. Today the gallery directly represents and supports the work of Native artists, particularly from nine Pacific Northwest tribes. Other items have been brought to the shop by local residents. The largestknown collection of Paiute Indian cradleboards and many other unique items big and small reside here. OardsGallery.com; 541-493-2535

TWO RIVERS ART GALLERY

Chiloquin Located in the Chiloquin Community Center, Two Rivers showcases the work of more than 80 Klamath County artists. Although pieces rotate frequently, visitors might discover books by Modoc/ Yahooskin poet Erwin Lee “Sugar” Crain Sr., Klamath tribal designs by GeorGene Nelson, and handcrafted flint-knapped knives of obsidian, horn and bone by Eric Peterson. 2RiversArtGallery.com; 541-783-3326