Gatekeeper's Museum

Gatekeeper's Museum Gatekeeper's Museum, in the log cabin at F***y Bridge in Tahoe City, showcases history of Lake Tahoe

Gatekeeper's Museum houses the Steinbach Indian Basket Collection and is linked to the Watson Cabin Museum -- all are in Tahoe City, CA, on the northwest corner of Lake Tahoe, next to F***y Bridge (where Lake Tahoe flows into the Truckee River).

📚✨ They’re back!Join your favorite local historians, David & Gayle Woodruff, this Saturday at Gatekeeper’s Museum for a ...
06/19/2026

📚✨ They’re back!
Join your favorite local historians, David & Gayle Woodruff, this Saturday at Gatekeeper’s Museum for a brand-new FREE history talk and slideshow:
No Limits, No Boundaries: Tenacious Women of the Sierra Nevada
Discover the inspiring stories of remarkable women whose determination, courage, and perseverance helped shape the history of the Sierra Nevada.
🗓 Saturday
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Gatekeeper’s Museum
🎟 FREE
Don’t miss this fascinating afternoon of local history, engaging storytelling, and historic images presented by David & Gayle Woodruff.
Bring a friend and come celebrate the extraordinary women who broke barriers and left a lasting legacy in the Sierra Nevada.

06/17/2026

The official start of summer is just 4 days away! ☀️🌊
To celebrate, we’re taking a trip back to the early days of Lake Tahoe, when swim dresses, stockings, and modest bathing attire ruled the shoreline. These historic photographs offer a fascinating glimpse into how visitors enjoyed Tahoe’s crystal-clear waters more than a century ago.
Want to see these incredible swim dresses up close? Stop by the museum this summer and explore our exhibit featuring original swimwear from Tahoe’s past.
📍 Open Wednesday–Sunday, 11 AM–4 PM

06/08/2026

With temperatures reaching the mid-80s this week and summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to revisit some classic Lake Tahoe action. 🌊☀️
Back in the ‘90s, Tahoe’s waters were the stage for some seriously rad water skiing and jet skiing moves. Big air, bold tricks, and endless summer days made for unforgettable memories on the lake. Before smartphones and social media, the excitement happened right on the water—and everyone wanted a front-row seat.
Who remembers these days? Better yet, who was out there making waves?

Did you know? 👀Watson Cabin is the only Tahoe City retailer carrying your favorite local band’s merch — hats are now av...
05/29/2026

Did you know? 👀
Watson Cabin is the only Tahoe City retailer carrying your favorite local band’s merch — hats are now available at the Cabin! 🎩✨
While you’re there, grab your gear and get ready to see Dead Winter Carpenters headline the Tahoe Joy Festival on Sunday, June 7! 🎶🏔️
Don’t miss a great day of music, community, and Tahoe vibes.

05/27/2026

Did you know these submerged tree stumps in Lake Tahoe are older than the pyramids of Egypt? 🌲🌊
Thousands of years ago, an ancient forest stood where the lake now rests. Studies conducted in the 1990s revealed that changing water levels slowly submerged the trees over time, preserving them beneath Tahoe’s crystal-clear waters like a prehistoric time capsule.
Some of the stumps are estimated to be more than 4,000 years old — predating the Great Pyramids themselves.
A hidden piece of ancient history, frozen beneath the surface of Lake Tahoe. ✨
Learn more about these submerged ancient tree stumps in our Under Lake Tahoe exhibit, open Wednesday–Sunday from 11 AM–4 PM.

Join us this Saturday, May 23 at noon for the opening day celebration of on the lake and the grand reopening of the his...
05/20/2026

Join us this Saturday, May 23 at noon for the opening day celebration of on the lake and the grand reopening of the historic Watson Cabin! 🎉🏡
This beloved historic building now has another 100 years ahead of it thanks to TBID TOT dollars program through the , and the many generous donors who supported the project. ❤️
Come enjoy:
🎶 Live music
🥤 Refreshments
🎨 Art table activities
🏡 A newly revived historic cabin
Celebrate community, history, and a new chapter at the lake with us. See you there!

One event to the next ✨ We had such a great time celebrating the opening of F***y Bridge today! It was wonderful to see ...
05/17/2026

One event to the next ✨ We had such a great time celebrating the opening of F***y Bridge today! It was wonderful to see so many members of the community come out and show their support. Thank you to everyone who made today so special 💛

Address

130 W Lake Boulevard
Tahoe City, CA
96145

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(530) 583-1762

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