Events & Exhibits

Upcoming Events

Yoomén: A Celebration of Spring
Free admission

Enjoy this cultural event celebrating Maidu and Native Californian tradition with traditional Maidu dancers, basket weavers, artisans and crafters, and activities for the whole family. This event is free to all visitors. Learn more

Campfire
March 13 | April 11 | May 9 | June 20 | July 18 | August 15
Listen to Native American stories and roast marshmallows around the campfire at the outdoor amphitheater of the Maidu Museum & Historic Site. Make memories, enjoy great stories and tasty treats with the whole family. This is a popular program and does fill up fast; buy tickets early.

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Museum Mornings

Participate in an engaging story time, focused on indigenous voices or the natural world twice a month. Enjoy a craft or activity which reinforces the theme and life lesson of each story. Fee is for 2 sessions; adults are free but required to stay with child at all times.

Enjoy free admission to the Maidu Museum & Historic Site after each session.

3/14 & 3/28
4/11 & 4/25
5/9 & 5/23

Time Travel Thursday
June 12 & 26 | July 10 & 24 | August 7 & 21
Discover Roseville's rich history as the homeland of the Nisenan Maidu people, who lived in the area for thousands of years! Start with a docent-led museum tour at 10 a.m., then embark on a fun summer scavenger hunt for a chance to win a prize. Afterward, enjoy a self-guided walk through the historic site to explore ancient rock carvings and bedrock mortars. Great for all ages! Reservations & parent/guardian participation required. Free for children under 2 and museum members.
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Jewelry Workshop
Ages 13+
Create your own necklace using materials from nature like abalone, beads and pine nuts! All materials will be provided. Participants may bring additional elements to embellish their creations. Taught by Native American jewelry maker, Joann Denys (Costanoan Esselen Ohlone).

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Comic Creation!
Ages 6-12
Explore the art of storytelling through illustrations and dialogue. From developing compelling characters and plots to mastering visual techniques and panel layout, this workshop will guide you through every step of creating a unique comic! Taught by Native American artist, Devaney Rain Royalty (Ponca/Cree/Tsalagi/Gaelic).

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Flint Knapping Workshop
Ages 13+
Turn rocks into tools in this one-day workshop! Flintknapping is the ancient technique of shaping stone, typically flint or obsidian, into tools or survival blades like arrowheads, knives, axes and hide scrapers. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to carefully strike stones to refine the shape and sharpness of your tool. Taught by Native American flintknapper, Steven Saffold (Chumash). Space is limited!
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