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Makah Cultural and Research Center

Neah Bay, WA
Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Neah Bay
5.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Activities: Group tours/day tour
Description: Inside the cultural center is a scale model of a typical Makah village of the last century.
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Fairhope, Alabama
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

This museum tells the history of the Makah Native Americans. Their civilization was obiliterated by a mudslide 500 years ago. Then in 1970, the ocean began to uncover the ruins. They were able to slavage 55,000 artifacts, many of which are on display. In addition they were able to determine the way of life for these Native Americans. There is... More

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Greeley, Colorado
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

A well maintained cultural and natural musemum of the area. More

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Port Angeles, WA
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

A must see if you are anywhere near Neah Bay. The culture and history is powerful. The ozette dig and the elders are prominent here. Also a great gift store! More

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Chattanooga, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2011

Very interesting museum with a lot of information and items from their past. I'm not one of those people who frequent every museum in the area but I'm really glad we stopped by this one. More

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Melbourne
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Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2010

It’s well worth the drive from Port Angeles to Neah Bay to visit this museum. It presents the early history of the Makah tribe through recreated exhibits and artifacts unearthed after an ancient village was found after flooding in the area about 30 years ago. This archeological dig was an international effort and the historical facts that emerged from it... More

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illinois
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49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2010

We went with 3 teens and really enjoyed this museum. It's easy to find and very interesting. We were there at the beginning of August and it was not crowded. We visited here in between tide-pooling at the Clallam Bay County Park (go at low tide and wear non-slip shoes - it's awesome!) and the hike at Cape Flattery (buy... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2010

This is a small, but very interesting and informative museum. It takes only about 45 minutes to an hour to see, unless you watch the hour long movie at the end. When combined with a trip to Cape Flattery this is well worth the stop. Also, you can purchase the required permit to visit Cape Flattery here. More

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Tigard, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2008
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On the road to the end of the earth, at least the northwest point of the US, we came upon the Makah Cultural and Research Center. In out of the way Neah Bay, Washington, is a gem of a cultural experience. The Center has an extensive exhibit of the Makah tribe from 400 years ago when a mud slide covered... More

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