The Cultural Center is located on the ancestral grounds of the Yakama Indians 1.4 million acre reservation. It was established to preserve the Yakama culture and promote greater understanding of the tribe. The 76-foot-high lodge, a stylized version of the ancient Yakama winter lodge, dominates the center. Dioramas, exhibits, and live demonstrations in the 12,000-square-foot museum chronicles the history of the Yakama Indians. Featuring gifts shop, restaurant, full-service library, performing arts theater, Yakama Nation Museum, and an RV Resort providing teepee rentals along with RV & tent sites. Open daily year round.
Location:
PO Box 151, 280 Buster Rd, Toppenish Washington 98948
Telephone
509-865-2800 Toll Free: 800-874-3087 Fax 509-865-7570
Other History nearby:
(Toppenish) American Hop Museum
(Prosser) Benton County Historical Museum
(Yakima) Capitol Theatre
(Toppenish) Northern Pacific Railway Museum
(Grandview) Ray E Powell Museum
(Sunnyside) Sunnyside Historical Museum
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01/10 Coming to The Toppenish area
Apple Blossom Festival Wenatchee WA April1-May5 A delicious part of the Apple Blossom Festival is the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Food Fair.
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest Leavenworth WA May16-19 Learn about the wide variety of migratory birds that come here for a brief, but important part of their year: the breeding season. Hear the songs sung only during the breeding season.
Columbia Gorge Wine and Pear Fest Hood River OR May18-19 Start off the weekend with friends and fun featuring Columbia Gorge wineries and eateries. Highlights include entertainment, live music, wine tasting, great food, fruit exhibits with samples, and local artisans.
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival Stevenson WA June21-22 Fine collection of local craft brews and local wines, a multitude of phenomenal foods, and great blues music, while benefiting local charities in the Columbia Gorge.
Bellevue Strawberry Festival Bellevue WA June22-23 Entertainment, an auto show, vendors, food, and family fun are all highly visible parts of the festivities.
Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival Stevenson WA June25-28 Amazing talent, workshops, instrument contests and raffle, fine craft and food vendors, a merry beer garden, and nightly dances.
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The Cultural Center is located on the ancestral grounds of the Yakama Indians 1.4 million acre reservation. It was established to preserve the Yakama culture and promote greater understanding of the tribe.