Maidu Museum & Historic Site
Maidu Museum & Historic Site
Maidu Museum & Historic Site
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Jo W
Vacaville, CA207 contributions
Feb 2020
We came here on the first Saturday in February when over 20 Museums in the area have free admission. We had never heard of this place but were brought to Roseville for a morning event. After lunch we found this place on the phone, had the time, and we decided to go. The museum is fairly small and won't take too long to go through. The exhibits are interesting and well laid out. The grounds are VERY nice and worth walking around to see it all. This is particularly interesting for children who want to go from one thing to another. The outside lets one walk a path that covers about half a mile in a loop. It sounds harder than it is. I would not go here if the weather was too hot or too cold because the best part was the interpretive trail. I do not know admission prices.
Written 27 February 2020
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Susan R
Palm Desert, CA197 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
We came mainly for the outdoor nature loop which we walked twice. The landscape is very dry due to the drought. Birds, hares and lizards. Lots to read in the interpretive center. The story of the forced "Trail of tears" March should be taught to all Californians. We nearly destroyed these native peoples, but they have survived and deserve the respect this museum displays.
Written 24 August 2014
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jose.k
Northern California, today91 contributions
Apr 2013 • Friends
This Nisenan Maidu site was protected by being part of a family landholding, and it was transferred to City of Roseville ownership. The City has included the spot as part of a regional park with senior center, etc. nearby, and has built a new museum and culture center on the site Nisenan Maidu people lived their everyday lives - a small village was here, and a number of petroglyphs illustrate a bit of their beliefs and practices.
The museum offers artifacts and a lot of information on who the Nisenan Maidu people were and are - and the local Nisenan people use this as a center for some of their celebrations and communal activities to this day, highlighting its importance.
Volunteer docents bring this place to life - guided walks reveal oak varieties, a large grinding area and how the Nisenan Maidu prepared acorn flour and products, a yellow ochre "mine" for trading for obsidian and other necessary products, plant materials used in food, medicine, basket and home products preparation, and often one can participate in grinding acorns, etc.
The center is particularly targeted to school groups, so check the schedule - and look for special events, nighttime campfires with stories and presentations, etc. to learn about the poorly understood and overlooked native peoples of this area and how they interacted with the earth in a mutually beneficial way.
The museum offers artifacts and a lot of information on who the Nisenan Maidu people were and are - and the local Nisenan people use this as a center for some of their celebrations and communal activities to this day, highlighting its importance.
Volunteer docents bring this place to life - guided walks reveal oak varieties, a large grinding area and how the Nisenan Maidu prepared acorn flour and products, a yellow ochre "mine" for trading for obsidian and other necessary products, plant materials used in food, medicine, basket and home products preparation, and often one can participate in grinding acorns, etc.
The center is particularly targeted to school groups, so check the schedule - and look for special events, nighttime campfires with stories and presentations, etc. to learn about the poorly understood and overlooked native peoples of this area and how they interacted with the earth in a mutually beneficial way.
Written 6 May 2013
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Michael S
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Apr 2013 • Family
If you need a break between the Bay Area and Tahoe, The Maidu Museum is only minutes off the I-80 freeway. The thirty acres site has an one mile loop which will surely get the kinks out of your legs. The walk provides bedrock mortars,petroglyphs, towering oaks and a running stream (and lots more!). If possible, take the guided docent tour given each Saturday morning. The staff and volunteers do an excellent job in helping understand a culture that had thrived for thousands of years.
Written 16 April 2013
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Karyn C
Oakland, CA172 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
Very child friendly, very educational! The docent, Lilly, short black hair! I tell her I of Oakland, she shows me California map! Her tribe, MAIDU, there also Nissenan, are of Rose Ville, Folsom, Auburn areas! For my area was Coastanago Indians, however all friendly with each as they trade!
There alive animals, not caged, not stuffed animal heads! The other person points out tree two brown birds chasing a squirrel! They probably have chicks in the nest, protecting the nest!
There all kind petroglyphs! Wow!
I recommend this place to anyone! TIGER from OAKLAND thanks MARLIN FISH from Sacramento hotel taking me here!
There alive animals, not caged, not stuffed animal heads! The other person points out tree two brown birds chasing a squirrel! They probably have chicks in the nest, protecting the nest!
There all kind petroglyphs! Wow!
I recommend this place to anyone! TIGER from OAKLAND thanks MARLIN FISH from Sacramento hotel taking me here!
Written 14 April 2017
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Doreen B
Roseville, CA4 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
I love this place! The small museum is dedicated to the local Maidu indians. It is modern and clean (i.e., not stuffy & dusty) and informative. There is artwork from various tribes displayed as well. There is also an outdoor trail where one can do a self-guided tour of the land where the Indians actually lived, and survived off the oakland terrority. There are actual petroglyphs on the site! They also have monthly Night at the Museum as well as Campfires once a month. It is family-oriented, yet is good for individuals to wander through the museum and trail.
Written 17 August 2016
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Connie H
Citrus Heights, CA4 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
This Museum is excellent and the only one in the area for the Maidu People who lived in the Roseville. foothills area. There are trail and Museum tours, some free days to the public. Gift shop and dedicated staff and docents who are true to the history of the local Maiduans. There is a gift shop. Campfire evenings for story telling. Petroglyphs and many other points of interest. Highly recommended.
Written 18 February 2015
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Deborah M
Roseville, CA146 contributions
Mar 2012 • Solo
The Maidu Museum is located on a archaeological site of the home of the indigenous Maidu Indian culture. That culture flourished in what is now Roseville, CA for over 7,000 years. The Museum features exhibits of items found within the grounds, as well of other artifacts and hand-crafted items of other indigenous peoples and current Native American groups in California.
The Museum's interpretive showcases are thoughtfully displayed within a simulated Hogan (Maidu living space). They tell the story of ancient and historical Maidu culture as well as how the culture was disseminated by the influx of the California Gold Rush. There are cases and walls of hand-crafted baskets, tools and local paintings by historical and modern Native American artists. The changing traveling exhibits add a broad range of educational dimensions.
The Museum is open to the public with a small fee for personal enjoyment and some docent-led interpretive tours around the ancient Maidu village grounds. During the week free daily grade-school tours are offered in the Spring through the Fall.
As I live across the street from Maidu Regional Park that includes the Museum, I am frequently able to enjoy this fine educational attraction. With it's fine displays and interpretive offerings, It has truly helped me to better understand indigenous Native cultures. I count the MaiduMuseum as amongst the greatest in California and perhaps the Nation.
The Museum's interpretive showcases are thoughtfully displayed within a simulated Hogan (Maidu living space). They tell the story of ancient and historical Maidu culture as well as how the culture was disseminated by the influx of the California Gold Rush. There are cases and walls of hand-crafted baskets, tools and local paintings by historical and modern Native American artists. The changing traveling exhibits add a broad range of educational dimensions.
The Museum is open to the public with a small fee for personal enjoyment and some docent-led interpretive tours around the ancient Maidu village grounds. During the week free daily grade-school tours are offered in the Spring through the Fall.
As I live across the street from Maidu Regional Park that includes the Museum, I am frequently able to enjoy this fine educational attraction. With it's fine displays and interpretive offerings, It has truly helped me to better understand indigenous Native cultures. I count the MaiduMuseum as amongst the greatest in California and perhaps the Nation.
Written 3 April 2012
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GDClarke
Roseville, CA11 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
Many hours of loving care has gone into this museum featuring the Maidu Tribe who once populated this region.
Written 9 July 2018
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Robert H
Dronfield, UK629 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Visited the museum to find out about native Americans who lived in this part of California. It was extremely informative and would recommend anyone with a couple of hours to spare to visit. The items on show are very informative and give the history of the tribes concerned in a simple and easy to follow tour within the building. After the tour you can take a walk around the site that is so peaceful. The team in the museum are so good - that you all so much.
Written 6 June 2018
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Yes, I believe you can bring your dog to the park as long as they are leashed. I would contract them to confirm though.
Written 18 September 2017
Is this right location he took me to? Had children playground, baseball fields, hiking trail, live animals?
Written 2 March 2017
Hi, Karyn. What would you like to know about this attraction?
Written 2 March 2017
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