TAHOE MARITIME MUSEUM

HOMEWOOD, CA

Tahoe Maritime Museum is a museum located in Homewood, California, situated on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. The museum is dedicated to preserving the maritime history of Lake Tahoe, and features a vast collection of vintage wooden boats, photographs, and artifacts. The museum is housed in a historic 1930s boathouse, which was renovated in 2008 to accommodate the exhibits.

The museum's exhibits showcase the evolution of boating on Lake Tahoe, from the early Native American canoes to the luxurious wooden boats of the 20th century. One of the highlights of the museum is the "Thunderbird," a classic wooden boat that was built in 1940 for George Whittell Jr., a wealthy businessman and eccentric playboy. The Thunderbird is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum also offers educational programs and workshops for visitors of all ages. There are also guided tours available for those who want to learn more about the history of the lake and its famous wooden boats.

Overall, the Tahoe Maritime Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of boating and the Lake Tahoe region. The museum's collection is extensive and well-curated, and the building itself is a beautiful example of Tahoe's rich architectural history.

TAHOE MARITIME MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HOMEWOOD CA. US MID #8400602411

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 454,183 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• website: http://www.tahoemaritimemuseum.org

TAHOE MARITIME MUSEUM INC
PO BOX 627
HOMEWOOD
CA
96141-0627

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