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Colorado River Indian Tribes Museum Parker, Arizona
The Colorado River Indian Tribes Museum, Parker, Arizona, does not currently have a web site.
Contact Information:
Colorado River Indian Tribes Museum
Route 1, Box 23-B
Parker, AZ 85344
928/669-9211 ext 1335 Phone
928/669-8262 Fax
Iinformation on the tribe may be found on the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona web site.
The Colorado River Indian Tribes Museum and Library features the Mohave, Chemehuevi, Navajo, and Hopi Indian Tribes. You will learn about these tribes past and present. The museum has an extensive collection of locally made Indian crafts. The collection includes Chemehuevi basketry, Mojave pottery, Indian beads, and jewelry.
The museum also has the Beebee Brown Basket Collection, which is unique. The nearby ghost town of La Paz has contributed some pieces from long ago. You will enjoy going through this museum. There is so much to learn about the area and the people from the past. The library is adjacent to the museum. Here you will see original manuscripts and records dealing with the Native American cultures.
The Colorado River Indian Tribes Museum and Library is open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturdays 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The museum is closed on Sundays and holidays. A small donation is appreciated for the entrance into the museum.
The museum is located off of Highway 95 at 2nd and Mohave in Parker. You can get there from Lake Havasu City or Bullhead City by taking Highway 95 south to Parker. If you would like more information on the museum and/or library, you can call (520) 669-9211 extension 1335.
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