Historic stone museum featuring exhibits on volcanic eruptions, geology, wildlife, and early photography documenting the region’s dramatic natural history.
General Information
Hours:
Typically open daily 9:00am to 5:00pm during summer season
Closed during winter months; hours vary with weather and staffing
Closed during winter months; hours vary with weather and staffing
Fees:
Free admission; park entrance fee required
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed inside the museum
Closest cities with hotels:
Redding, CA
Seasons:
Late May through October; best visited in summer when fully open
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From Redding (50 mi): Take CA-44 east, turn right onto CA-89 south, and continue to the northwest park entrance where the museum is located near Manzanita Lake.
Overview
The Loomis Museum near Manzanita Lake at Lassen’s northwest entrance is a 1927 stone visitor center built by photographer Benjamin Loomis, who documented the 1915 eruptions of Lassen Peak and helped create the park. It has exhibits on the eruptions and the park’s natural history, and it is a good starting point.
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