The Mono Basin Historical Society in Lee Vining, California is a place to see the area as it once was before it became a great area for tourists. The old school house is the setting for the museum, which houses years of history with maps, books, photos and unusual artifacts. The museum is a seasonal museum and is only open during certain times of the year.
Even when the museum is closed for the season, you can walk around the grounds and see the mining and farming equipment that used in the early days of Lee Vining. You will see the incredible upside down house, gold mining displayed implements and Native American artifacts from the area. When the museum is open to the public, you will experience the time of each exhibits history. You will have a feel for the culture that existed and see how the area has changed.
The area around the Mono Basin Historical Society in Lee Vining is booming with hotels, boating, scenic areas and restaurants that offer some foods of the area. After visiting the museum, you can take a short drive to the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic area for more views of the spectacular area and learn even more about Lee Vining.
Before planning a visit to the museum, you should call and find out if they are open. They do have different hours for different times of the year. If the museum is closed for inside viewing, keep in mind that the outside displays are still viewable.
