Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center

10/14/2026

What's green, and twisted, and made from local plants?

YUCCA ROPE!

This is a freshly made piece of rope, or cordage, out of yucca on museum grounds. We've got it out in the sun to dry because she's still a bit on the wet side.

Want to know how it's made? Maybe make a piece for yourself to take home?

Join us December 19th for an all day celebration of indigenous skills and knowledge! Details coming soon, follow the museum page for updates!

10/12/2026

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day!

10/10/2026

New LIMITED EDITION magnet just dropped just in time before our Spooky Storytelling event at end of the month!

These are gorgeous aluminum magnets that we design and print right here in house.💪🏽🖨

This is currently only available in the museum. All other designs are available in both the museum and online.

10/09/2026

Dzunuk’wa, the Wild Woman of the Woods

Be Mindful When Walking in the Woods Most tribes have a stories of large figures that roam the wilds, some very benevolent Sasq’ets (anglicized to be the popular cryptid name of Sasquatch and later Bigfoot) from the Stó:lō people as well as Istiyehe and Stiyahama from the Yakama, Umatilla, and Nez Perce. Stories of these beings are where the Bigfoot originates, though he is not thought of as an kind of animal....

Be Mindful When Walking in the Woods Most tribes have a stories of large figures that roam the wilds, some very benevolent Sasq’ets (anglicized to be the popular cryptid name of Sasquatch and later…

09/29/2026

There may be no new visitors allowed to come to the island yet, but we're still open!

Never been to the museum? This is the perfect time to come in! You've got the opportunity for some one on one time to ask staff questions.

Been to the museum but need to do some early Christmas shopping? We've got lots of items that are unique as well as a whole new line that's designed and printed in house!

09/25/2026

If you HAD to choose, which piece do you prefer? Simply react with the 👍or the ❤️ to cast your vote!

09/24/2026

Please be safe out there! If you're stuck in the south part of the island, come in and see us. Have a chat. See exhibits. Decompress. 🌬🌊

09/22/2026

Good Morning!
If you follow Hatteras or Frisco Patch newsletter, there is an error about our programs.
There will NOT be a Abenaki Storytelling on Wednesday the 23rd. It was Wednesday the 16th. We are sorry for the misinformation.
BUT...On Sunday September 27th we have Founders Day! On Carl Bornfriend's Birthday Museum Admission is FREE!
Please bring a self stable food item for the Hatteras Food Pantry.
Enjoy a chance to see the museum and help others.
Hope to see you there!

09/18/2026

We've been sitting on this announcement for a few weeks. We can finally say it and boy are we proud!

WE'RE PRINTING OUR MUGS AND MAGNETS HERE INSIDE THE MUSEUM!!!

That's right, we are improving the designs you love and adding brand new designs and all made RIGHT HERE!

We've also updated our website to showcase all the new products using photos taken of real things we've actually made!

Stay tuned for how we continue to grow with this brand new opportunity.