Museums & Visitor's Centers

Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum

Learn about the early days of Lake Tahoe, including its development of the Lake Valley Railroad and the famous passenger steamers. Be amazed by artifacts found in the surrounding areas. The museum is located next to the South Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce at 3058 Highway 50.

• Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 7 days per week, 11am-4pm
• Open September through Memorial Day, Saturdays & Sundays only, Noon-4pm
• Admission: Adults, $1; seniors (65 and older), 75 cents; children (ages 5-12) 50 cents
• For more information call 530-541-5458.

Old Webster School and Old Log Jail Museums

Located in Markleeville, south of Lake Tahoe, this museum includes a one-room schoolhouse built in 1882 and an old log jail constructed in the mid-1800s. The jail is said to be the only one of its kind, with two handriveted iron cells, heavy iron bar doors, vertical log walls and a log foundation. Other farming, mining and lumbering tools and artifacts are also displayed in the jail.

• Open Memorial Day through October, or by appointment
• Open Thursday through Monday, 11am-4pm
• Free admission, donations welcome
• For more information, call the Alpine County Historical Complex at 530-694-2317.

Tallac Historic Site

This site features three of Tahoe's grand old homes including the Baldwin, Pope and Heller Estates. Each estate is a focal point of Tahoe's burgeoning arts and music community. Visitors can stroll through the estates, which have been turned into museums, featuring furnishings dating as far back as the eighteen hundreds.

• The Tallac Historic Site is located on Highway 89, next to Camp Richardson.
• Grounds are open Memorial Day through September, dawn to dusk
• Free admission & parking
• For more information call 530-541-5227 or visit the Tahoe Heritage Foundation website.

The Lake Tahoe Visitor Center

530-573-2600

Located on Highway 89 north of Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe, the Lake Tahoe Visitor Center is operated by the U.S. Forest Service and is one of the best places for information on recreation in the national forests, including backcountry permits and maps for Desolation Wilderness.

Tahoe Douglas Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center

775-588-4591

The Tahoe Douglas Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center is conveniently located on Hwy. 50 at Round Hill, on the Nevada side, less than five minutes north of the Stateline casinos. Receive free information from the staff, automated kiosks and numerous brochures. Discover all you need to know about Lake Tahoe lodging, dining, entertainment events, gaming and recreational activities. The Visitors Center also features detailed historical information about the lake and the surrounding area.