WE ARE NOW OPEN!

COVID Safety Measures

• Face coverings required
• Complimentary masks available if needed
• Use hand sanitizer
• Do not enter if you have COVID symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath
• 10 people allowed in museum at a time
• Keep 6 feet distance from others
• Avoid touching the display glass
• Enjoy your visit and feel free to ask questions.

Thank you from the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe. Stay safe and protected.

Visitors of Pyramid Lake can learn more about its fascinating history and its native inhabitants, the Paiute Indian tribe, at the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Museum and Visitors Center.

Exhibits at the multi-purpose museum describe the tribe’s history and culture and offer insight into why the Paiute people hold the lake and its surrounding landscape so sacred. Other displays at the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Museum and Visitors Center focus on Pyramid Lake’s natural history and the many creatures that make the lake their home. These include the ancient Cui-ui fish and the world-famous Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, which draws anglers the world over. The lake also features a breeding ground for one of the largest colonies of American White Pelicans, which is certified as a National Wildlife Refuge.

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Museum and Visitors Center provides visitors with information about Pyramid Lake recreation policies. Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Museum and Visitors Center has displays on tribal history and culture and information on issues and events important to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe. All visitors are welcome to Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Museum and Visitors Center!

We No Longer Sell Permits At This Time.

The Pyramid Lake War of 1860

The Pyramid Lake War of 1860 was the single greatest confrontation between American Indians and whites in Nevada’s history. 2010 marks the 150th anniversary of the Pyramid Lake War, for more information please CLICK HERE.

The Great Stone Mother

The Great Stone Mother is a remarkable tufa rock formation that resembles a hooded Indian woman seated with an open basket lying next to her. To read the story of the Stone Mother, please visit CLICK HERE or listen to the YouTube video.

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Museum
and Visitors Center Hours:

• Winter hours:
  October – April
  Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Summer hours:
  May – September
  Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.