YAKAMA NATION MUSEUM

"The Challenge of Spilyay"
 

 Cultural Heritage Center
Toppenish, WA
(509)865-2800
The idea for a museum was born from a gift of the Nipo Strongheart collection given to the Yakama Tribe in 1966. A permanent exhibit called "The Challenge of Spilyay" was developed by the Yakamas to tell our story. "Spilyay", pronounced Spilly-eye, was a legendary trickster who appeared in the guise of a coyote and who, with daring humor, taught mankind how to survive and live harmoniously with nature in all forms and moods. The Yakamas invite you to spend some of your precious time with us in learning the lessons taught to our People, the caretakers of Nature.

 Many books on Yakama culture and tradition are now for sale in our new museum bookstore located within the main museum.

Our Museum hours are:
Monday thru Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

or call (509)865-2800 for admission prices, guided tours and school group rates.