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.

This place is wonderful and so interesting. We were pretty happy they were open and it was so worth the stop. So many fascinating displays and exhibits and really cool things to learn about. The museum is pretty big, you dont notice it from the outside. The have several rooms with exhibits of culture and history of the area and even one room with a giant whale skeleton! We stopped by the giftshop and they have some cool souvenirs from magnets and cups to hoodies and blankets. They have alot of cultural pieces and theme and it's all beautiful.

If you want to park anywhere in Neah Bay or Cape Flattery, you need to first visit the museum and get a parking pass. It’s valid for a whole year though. I recommend a visit for anybody who visits this area as it tells the story of the Makah tribe, it is really important to understand the history of the people to really appreciate this area and it’s beauty and of course, the people. The gift shop is pretty nice and has some items with native designs. I bought a beautiful mug with a native design and a warm beanie with a Makah design.

Wonderful place to visit on the way to Cape Flattery. I learned so much about the Makah Nation and saw artifacts from 500+ years ago. Well worth $10! Fyi no photography is allowed.

So sad you can't take pictures because there's SO much amazing history and story so beautifully presented. Truly. If you've never been, pack it in with a trip to Cape Flattery and one of the few but oh so fantastic eateries... It'll change you. But that bold claim aside, the museum itself is worth the visit for anyone who loves the history and the culture of this amazing world.

Go here! This place is very much worth it, even if it's a little out of your way. We almost didn't and had a little extra time, so decided to drive an hour out of our way and I'm SO glad we did. This is an incredible museum with a fascinating story/history and beautiful displays of a plethora of artifacts from the local village. Really developed a huge respect and awe of the whaling people and their history. Didn't have to time to do any walks/hiking but the museum alone was worth the trip!

Beautiful historical exhibits. Loved the long house. So well done and informative. Beautiful gift shop. Will be doing a return visit. They request no display photos. This is the entry. It's beautiful.

A wonderful museum and heritage site. Great exhibits with much history of the area. Very well done installations. Nice gift shop with friendly and helpful service staff on site. Plenty of parking and picnic tables as well.

The precious objects and artifacts in this museum are stunning and incredibly rare. The Makah Nation is very generous to put them on display to educate tourists like myself. Highly recommended.

This was a gem. We were amazed by the stories and artifacts and how well they were presented. We especially enjoyed learning about a Japanese shop (1830's) washed ashore near the tribe. There are many interesting stories told in this place.

I am a firm believer that in order to appreciate the land and the beauty in which you see; you should first recognize the first people of the land. The cultural and research center of Makah Indian Nation is quite amazing with artifacts preserved in clay, holding onto the history of their people. Intricate weaving and toolmaking to allow their people to thrive in these bountiful, but also harsh conditions. Where you cannot take pictures of the artifacts to share with others. If you’re out here in Niha Bay, you should stop to see for yourself.

Shirley was warm and welcoming, and full of knowledge about her peoples and the area. This is an excellent local museum, well-curated and laid out. The replica long house is super cool. Beautiful Makah artifacts recovered from the coast. Makah were here before people(s) like mine, are still here and resilient. Thank you, Makah Museum.

My class at TESC came and were thrilled by the amazing exhibits and decently large gift shop. This is one of the best tribal museums in the country because of a mudslide that preserved thousands of items at least 700 years ago. They also have a model longhouse which you can go in and feel various animal hides/pelts as well as some cedar for weaving. The longhouse is quite low light and has uneven flooring since it is realistic but there are places to sit if desired. We had a tour with an extremely knowledgeable woman who I wish I could remember the name of! I wish we could have spent at least another hour there, there is so much to look at and read about. The gift shop is full of goodies, a great place to buy holiday gifts if you want to support a local tribe. There are lots of handmade jewelry and other items made from beadwork and weaving. Highly recommend and visit!