The Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum in Warner is now open for the season. Located at 18 Highlawn Road, just one mile up Warner’s Kearsarge Mountain Road, the museum offers self-guided tours Monday through Saturday from 10 AM and 4 PM and Sunday from noon to 4 PM. 

Face masks must be worn inside the museum. Reservations for individuals or small groups are appreciated, but not required. Group tours for 10 or more are available by reservation.

Now in its 29th year of operation, this museum embraces cultural diversity and encourages environmental action based upon respect for nature and a deeper understanding of Native cultures. Its exhibits from various tribes throughout the country feature historical and contemporary craft work and customs. The gift shop offers a unique variety of gifts in all price ranges, including some vintage jewelry.

Ranked sixth of the top 10 best museums of its kind in the country, the Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum also offers many events and workshops. These foster a better understanding of contemporary Native issues and responsible environmental stewardship.

“Each year we add new exhibits, and two of the most recent additions include a scenic mural in the Northeast Region and a Cree man’s outfit from the 1800s in the Plains Region. We’re also in the process of installing QR codes that share detailed information about the exhibits,” said Andy Bullock, Executive Director of the museum. 

The museum sits on over 12 acres of meticulous grounds, with many flowering trees and bushes. Visitors are invited to enjoy the property by walking the Medicine Woods Trail and learning about native plants that were commonly used for food, medicine, and shelter.

“We’ve erected a new sign in the Medicine Woods, removed some unhealthy trees, and thinned out the undergrowth, making for a more pleasant experience. We also have 20 new birdhouses of various sizes throughout the property, and it appears that nests are being built in some of them,” Bullock said.

“The Janeway Arboretum features 85 species of trees from North America and beyond, and we’ll soon be erecting signs listing the English, Latin, and Indigenous names for each tree,” Bullock said. “The Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum has much to offer, and we hope folks will come and learn about these Native cultures.”

More information about this museum may be found at IndianMuseum.org or by calling 456-2600.