Hotels in Makah Cultural and Research Center, Neah Bay, Washington

Makah Cultural and Research Center, Neah Bay, Washington, United States of America 

Also known as the Makah Museum, the Makah Cultural and Research Center is an anthropological and archaeological museum located on the Makah Indian reservation of Neah Bay, Washington. The museum is home to many artifacts of the Ozette Indian Village Archeological Site which is a Makah community that was partially buried by a landslide in 1750 at Lake Ozette, providing a glimpse of the pre-contract ethnic life. The museum features a replica of the residential houses of Native American tribes called long houses as well as it houses hundreds of artifacts including fishing gear, basketry and whaling. Makah Cultural and Research Center was created by the tribal chairman named Edward Eugene Claplanhoo, and was opened in 1979 right after the Lake Ozette area was uncovered.

Visitors who will visit the museum will also have the chance to explore other nearby attractions within Neah Bay. Located 9 miles from the museum is the stunning place of Cape Flattery offering a quiet long walk with gorgeous view of natural beautiful surroundings. Driving south around an hour, visitors can reach the Olympic coast of Shi Shi Beach, which is considered as of the most stunning beaches in Washington. There are also plenty of hotel accommodations near Makah Cultural and Research Center that offers first class amenities in a very reasonable rates. Among these hotels are The Inn at Neah Bay which is a 3-star hotel which is just 4 miles from the museum and 5 miles away from the Shipwreck Point, and the Apocalypto Motel offering a perfect weekend stay complete with basic amenities.