Gatekeeper’s & Marian Steinbach Indian Basket Museums

The cabin showcases Tahoe history, from the Washoe people through the logging and mining eras and the establishment of the tourism industry at Lake Tahoe.

The cabin showcases Tahoe history, from the Washoe people through the logging and mining eras and the establishment of the tourism industry at Lake Tahoe. Exhibits include Native American baskets, resort memorabilia, historical photographs, clothing, oral histories, maps, archival documents, newspapers and artifacts.

  • Hours Nov. 1-March 31, by appointment only. April 1-October 31, Wednesday - Sunday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Address 130 West Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA 96145
  • Phone 530-583-1762
  • Website Gatekeeper's & Marian Steinbach Indian Basket Museums
  • Best Feature Their resource library allows researchers on-site access to historical documents. Copies of historic photographs can also be ordered and purchased from the Museum.
  • Photographs
  • Washoe History
  • Tahoe History

Located on W Lake Boulevard before Fanny Bridge crosses the Truckee River.

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