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Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum

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Our mission is to assist in illuminating the past, present, and future of the Mount Shasta region. To fulfill this mission, the museum produces exhibits on the history and science related to Mount Shasta and the surrounding areas.

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Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · 10d

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Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · 10d

Join the Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum for our next presentation on Pyroscapes. Cody Markelz will talk about the creative exploration of California's fire ecology. He will also be leading a field trip at the Gateway Trailhead on Sunday Oct 26. Presented by the Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center.

Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · 19d

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Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · 19d

Sunrise, October 4, with a lenticular cloud over Mount Shasta.
Thanks to Tara Creed for this photo.
Just like Tara did, come to our museum to learn more about lenticular clouds and why they occur.
Many beautiful photos and a video too!
Museum open:
Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · 26d

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Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · 26d

Discover the many mushrooms of the Mount Shasta area.

Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · Sep 14

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Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · Sep 14

Speakers will include Brandy McDaniels from the Pit River Nation, Michelle Berditschevsky and Nick Joslin from the Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center.
#mtshastamuseum #mtshastasissonmuseum #sattitlahighlandsnationalmonument #sattitla #mtshasta #mountshasta

Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · Sep 14

Sáttítla Highlands National Monument
The Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum is pleased to present a panel presentation on the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument on September 25th at 7pm. In coordination with the Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center, learn all about NorCal's newest national monument.

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Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · Sep 6

This is such an interesting and cool perspective!

Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · Sep 6

Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum is looking for stories for a new exhibit starting next year in 2026. Please share them with the Museum so we can tell the tales!

#mtshasta #mtshastamuseum #mtshastasissonmuseum #sissonmuseum #steelbridge #lakesiskiyou #boxcanyon

Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · Sep 6

Does anyone remember Steel Bridge and the Swimming Hole in Mt. Shasta on the Sacramento River?

This photo is from Gerald Spini frorm 1956 and shows the Sacramento River before Box Canyon dam was built.

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Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · Jun 14

Learn all about the fascinating lives of Dragonflies. Kathy Biggs will be presenting on July 10, 7 pm at the museum.

Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · May 31

Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · May 29

Angel Gomez will tell many stories of this well-traveled road, from the original Native people to fur trappers, geologists, forty-niners, and more - all happening right in our Museum's front yard.

Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · May 29

The Siskiyou Trail once ran from Washington State to the Bay Area. Originally, it was the indigenous people's footpath. The first settlers arriving in the 1850s built their roads along this ancient route - including Old Stage Road.

Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · May 29

Join us for this live Presentation with Angel Gomez on June 12 at 7pm, Siskiyou Trail.

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Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · May 17

Bee lucky! Wouldn't it be super sweet if you won the raffle and this quilt?

This is a twin-size quilt made by Marilyn Ross.
$1 for one ticket and $5 for 6 tickets.
We will be drawing the winner on December 4, 2025.

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Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · May 16

Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · May 3

Michael Zanger is a local mountaineer who has guided countless people to the summit and founded the Shasta Mountain Guides, as well as authoring several books on the mountain. Jack Moore has helped to re-establish the Sisson Trail, the original route that led from the city to the summit.

Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · May 3

The first recorded ascent of Mt Shasta was made 170 years ago.
Please join us at the Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum on May 15 at 7pm when Michael Zanger and Jack Moore give a Presentation about the Past to Present of climbing Mount Shasta!

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Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · Apr 3

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Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · Apr 3

Why do Lenticular Clouds happen? What is the science behind them?
Updated information from Bill Miesse and two new films.
Join us on Thursday, April 10, 7 p.m.
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum.

Donations accepted.

Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · Mar 21

The Museum is open! Come on down to see the new exhibits, as well as the old. We're open Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon! 10am - 4pm

Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum @mtshastamuseum.bsky.social · Mar 1

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