Gatekeeper's Museum: A Portal to Tahoe's Past

Step back in time at the Gatekeeper's Museum, a charming repository of Lake Tahoe's rich history. Rebuilt on the site of the original Gatekeeper's Cabin, which was tragically lost to arson in the early 1980s, the museum offers a glimpse into the life of the Watermaster who once controlled the flow of water from Lake Tahoe.The museum's exhibits showcase a diverse collection of artifacts, including Native American baskets, resort memorabilia, historical photographs, clothing, and documents. Highlights include the 1916 Lake Tahoe Photographic Shore Line Survey Exhibit, displays on Lake Tahoe Resorts & Clothing, and exhibits detailing Washoe history. The museum also features the Marion Steinbach Indian Basket Museum, added in 1992, which houses a world-class collection of over 800 baskets from 85 tribes.Visitors can explore the reconstructed Gatekeeper's Cabin, meticulously recreated to mirror the original, and learn about the families who lived there until 1968. The museum also delves into the logging and mining eras, the establishment of tourism, and the story of the 1960 Winter Olympics held at Squaw Valley.