Mammoth Museum at Hayden Cabin
Mammoth Museum
A small museum in a log cabin from the 1920s, telling the story of mining, logging and skiing in the town of Mammoth Lakes.
The Mammoth Museum is housed in the Hayden Log Cabin, built in 1927 beside Mammoth Creek. It is run by the local historical society and displays old photographs and objects related to early gold miners, the Paiute people, and the ski pioneer Dave McCoy, who founded the Mammoth Mountain ski area. The cabin sits within Mammoth Creek Park, surrounded by trails and a pleasant setting. It is usually open only in summer. Admission is by voluntary donation, and a visit takes about half an hour, making it a good option for a rainy day or a rest day.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- The Village at Mammoth
- Earthquake Fault
- Twin Lakes & Twin Falls
- Mammoth Consolidated Mine
- Duck Pass Trail
- Lake Mary
- Lake Mamie
- Lake George & Crystal Lake Trail