 Giant Forest Museum, and the Sentinel Tree | |
| Established | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Location | 47050 Generals Hwy, Three Rivers, CA 93271 |
| Coordinates | 36°33′53″N 118°46′22″W / 36.5647°N 118.7727°W / 36.5647; -118.7727 |
| Type | National Park museum |
| Website | Giant Forest Museum |
The Giant Forest Museum is a museum, dedicated to the main features of the Giant Forest area of Sequoia National Park, including its giant sequoias, meadows, and also the human history of the area.
History
The renovation of the market building of historic Giant Forest, started in 1999, and was completed to a museum and visitor center in summer 2001.
Activities
At the museum and nearby, one can do the following:
- Learn how to identify the trees of the area;
- learn the difference between California coastal redwoods and giant sequoias;
- explore the natural history and ecology of Sequoia National Park via interactive exhibits;
- stroll around Round Meadow, an easy mile; and
- hike the Hazelwood areas and see the Hazelwood Tree.
Management
The museum is managed by the National Park Service.
See also
References
- "Giant Forest Museum". January 4, 2016.
- "Giant Forest Museum, history". January 4, 2016.
- "Giant Sequoias & Museum". VisitSequoia.com. 2019.
- "Giant Forest Museum in Sequoia National Park". Sierra Nevada Geotourism.
- "Contact Us". July 19, 2019.
External links
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