Museums

During the past 34 years, The North Lake Tahoe Historical Society has accumulated an incredibly diverse collection of Tahoe memorabilia, including, Native American baskets, historical photographs, oral histories, maps, archival documents, newspapers and artifacts. One of our most extensive collections includes thousands of historical photographs of Lake Tahoe and its inhabitants, dating from the late 1800's. These photos capture the historical progression of Tahoe history, from its Native inhabitants through the gold rush, westward movement, mining and logging eras and the establishment of the tourism industry of Lake Tahoe.
There is also a small museum operated by the South Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce that features outstanding collection of artifacts from Lake Tahoe's earliest days. Photo library.