The Museum at Tamastslikt Cultural Institute

06/05/2026

Staff welcomed donors and supporters of the newest exhibit opening of “Tikaas: The Precious Art of Cradleboards”. Admission is free on opening day, Friday, June 5.

05/01/2026

Pepsi Primetime @ the Museum
TRUCKERS AGAINST TRAFFICKING
THE FREEDOM DRIVERS PROJECT
Friday, May 1, 10am-5pm

Established in 2009, the Freedom Drivers Project started with a simple yet powerful belief: that every truck driver can be a crucial ally in the fight against human trafficking. Since then, the Freedom Drivers Project has grown to encompass a greater portion of the transportation industry, forming deep alliances to maximize collective effort through programs that include innovative training, partnerships with law enforcement and
advocacy efforts. Don’t miss this important exhibit presented inside a commercial truck trailer parked outside of Tamastslikt. Admission is free!

05/01/2026

FREE FIRST FRIDAY!
May 1, 10am-5pm
FREE admission all day. Dine inside at Kinship Cafe or order take-out. Enjoy Indian Tacos ($13) and Frybread ($6) from 11am-2pm. Shop the Museum Store and check out our 50% off rack for spring and summer items!

04/08/2026

Don't miss out on the great discount on beautiful Pendleton beach towels. This month only you can get two towels for only $90. That saves you $29! You'll love all the colorful designs and luxurious feel of these oversized beach towels. This month only!
(Offer may not be combined with other offers/discounts.)

04/03/2026

Tamastslikt Cultural Institute Director Bobbie Conner was interviewed by Oregon Public Broadcast regarding the recent acquisition of a portion of the Fred L. Mitchell Collection including thousands of historic artifacts. You can listen to the interview here:

The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation is acquiring thousands of Columbia River Plateau tribal artifacts and artwork such as beaded bags, stone and metal tools and baskets through a landmark agreement with a private collector who spent seven decades collecting the culturally sign...

12/23/2025

Máli Kíšmiš ku Ayáyani Čɨ́mti Anwíčt!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

11/25/2025

We will be closed Thanksgiving Day and open on Friday and Saturday. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving then bring the family in for a visit, lunch, and some holiday shopping!