Giant Forest Museum
The Giant Forest Museum is a museum, dedicated to the main features of the Giant Forest area of Sequoia National Park, including its giant sequoias, meadows, and also the human history of the area.[1]
 Giant Forest Museum, and the Sentinel Tree | |
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| Established | 2001 |
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| Location | 47050 Generals Hwy, Three Rivers, CA 93271 |
| Coordinates | 36°33′53″N 118°46′22″W |
| Type | National Park museum |
| Website | Giant Forest Museum |
History
The renovation of the market building of historic Giant Forest, started in 1999, and was completed to a museum and visitor center in summer 2001.[2]
Displays
At the museum and nearby, one can[3]
- Learn how to identify the trees of the area,
- learn the difference between California coastal redwoods and giant sequoias,
- explore the natural history and ecology of Sequoia National Park, via interactive exhibits,
- take stroll around Round Meadow, an easy one-mile,
- Also hike the Hazelwood areas, see the Hazelwood Tree.[4]
Management
The museum is managed by the National Park Service.[5]
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References
- "Giant Forest Museum". January 4, 2016.
- "Giant Forest Museum, history". January 4, 2016.
- "Giant Sequoias & Museum". 2019.
- "Giant Forest Museum in Sequoia National Park".
- "Contact Us". July 19, 2019.
External links and references
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