Programs & Events

Upcoming
Programs & Events

Jewelry Workshop
Ages 13+
Create your own necklace using materials from nature like abalone, beads and pine nuts! All materials will be provided. Participants may bring additional elements to embellish their creations. Taught by Native American jewelry maker, Joann Denys (Costanoan Esselen Ohlone).

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Momím Wené | Medicine Water

Closing Reception

Sep 6 | 5:30pm-8pm FREE

Join us for a free public reception as we say farewell to Momím Wené | Medicine Water, an exhibition exploring Tribal relationships with waterways and the impact of colonization across California Indian Country.

Featuring 40 artworks by 29 California Native artists, the evening includes a 6:00 PM artist talk with Deerstine Suehead, Viola LeBeau, Malissa Tayaba, and Sage LaPena, moderated by curator Meyokeeskow Marrufo.

Enjoy refreshments, complimentary exhibition gifts (while supplies last), and $1 mini prints from the Momím Wené art card vending machines!

Presented by the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians' Exhibits and Collections Center in partnership with concept:art+movement.

Artwork: Deerstine Suehead, Koto La•Lak’, 2024, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 30"

Spearthrowing
Spear Throwing
September 13 | Ages 8-18

Step back in time and test your skills at spear throwing! This hands-on experience introduces you to the atlatl—a hunting tool used by Indigenous peoples around the world for centuries. With guidance from an instructor, build your own atlatl and enjoy open range time!

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Momim Wene | Medicine Water
Flowing Throughout California Indian Country
April 12 - September 14, 2025

Momím Wené | Medicine Water explores the complex relationship between essential waterways and Tribal communities, and how time and colonization have led to diverse histories throughout California Indian Country.
Artwork: Shanti Parks, To See With Your Heart, 2024, acrylic and copper paint on canvas, 60" x 48".

Campfire
August 15 | September 9 | October 17 | November 14

Listen to Indigenous stories and roast marshmallows around the campfire at the outdoor amphitheater of the Maidu Museum & Historic Site. Make memories, enjoy great stories and tasty treats with the whole family. This is a popular program and does fill up fast; buy tickets early.

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Museum Mornings

Sep 10 | Oct 8 | Nov 12 | Dec 10

You’re never too young to love the outdoors. Enjoy hands-on exploration of nature through stories, crafts and activities perfect for the littlest of budding botanists. Adults are free but required to stay with child at all times.

Enjoy free admission to the Maidu Museum & Historic Site after each session.

Time Travel Thursday
June 12 & 26 | July 10 & 24 | August 7 & 21
Learn about Roseville's rich history as the homeland of the Nisenan Maidu people, who have lived in the area for thousands of years! Start with a docent-led museum tour at 10 a.m., then embark on a fun summer scavenger hunt for a chance to win a prize. Afterward, enjoy a self-guided walk through the historic site to explore ancient rock carvings and bedrock mortars. Great for all ages! Reservations & parent/guardian participation required. Free for children under 2 and museum members.
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California Native American Jewelry Workshop
December 6

Interested in the history and significance of jewelry-making for Native Northern Californians? Join Elaine Quitiquit-Palmer (Pomo) to learn about the traditional techniques and materials used for generations. Using these techniques, you’ll create a beautiful piece of jewelry!

Rock Art Mysteries Tour
August 15 | September 9 | October 17 | November 14

See the petroglyphs like you have never seen them before! Special lighting brings out carved details that are only visible during this tour. Enjoy a walk after dark and learn the history of the unique artifacts on the Historic Site. Our tour will begin after Campfire 9pm
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Plant Spirit Masks Workshops
November 15 | Ages 8-18

Join Indigenous artist Joshua Frederick (Menominee) for a hands-on workshop highlighting the symbolic significance of masks to Native cultures. Participants will choose from a selection of plant spirits—such as Sage, Strawberry, Oak Leaf, Sweetgrass, and Blossom—to inspire their own spirit mask creation. No experience necessary—just an open heart, a creative spirit, and a desire to honor the natural world through art.

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Home School Open House
December 11, 2025

Calling all Home Schoolers: Learn, explore, and connect with the Indigenous history of this region at the Maidu Museum & Historic Site! Enjoy hands-on activities, take a short tour and enjoy Indigenous stories throughout the day.