Resource Guide for Marin County

Marin Museum of the American Indian

Dedicated to cultivating an awareness and understanding of Native American history and culture
Exhibits, research facilities, and educational programs for children, adults, and families
Location: Miwok Park, 2200 Novato Boulevard in Novato
Open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m.; closed on Mondays and holidays
Admission: $5 adults, children under 12 are free
Call (415) 897-4064
Visit http://www.marinindian.com

The name "Olompali" comes from the Miwok language and may be translated as "southern village" or "southern people."
At least one site within the area of the present-day park was inhabited from as early as 6000 B.C. until the early 1850s.
A project is underway to build several structures representative of a Coast Miwok village. Visitors to the park can see two kotchas (houses), one made from redwood bark and another made with bundles of native tule reeds.
Location: 3 mi. north of Novato on U.S. 101. The entrance is accessible only to southbound traffic from Highway 101. Northbound vehicles should continue north past the park and make a U-turn in order to travel south and enter the park.
Day use only
Call (415) 892-3383
Visit http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=465

The Bear Valley Visitors Center features exhibits on the Coast Miwok people, early Rancho life, and American settlement.
Extensive educational resources are available, including programs, workshops, internships and more (http://www.nps.gov/pore/educate.htm).
Visitors Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call (415) 464-5100
Visit http://www.nps.gov/pore/