Turtle Bay has a collection of artifacts from around the world that tell rich stories, and every month, the exhibits department gets the chance to tell one of those stories. This month, we are sharing a rifle over 150 years old and began a company that would go on to produce guns globally.
Dennis Wahlman’s Insects
Volunteer Spotlight: Lori Sorrick
Turtle Bay Auction 2024 Recap
The community eagerly anticipated the Turtle Bay Auction, and this year's event did not disappoint. The theme was "Off to The Races," and guests arrived dressed in their finest Kentucky Derby-inspired ensembles. They were greeted by a stunning display of decorations that transported them to Churchill Downs.
Salmon Release 2024
Artifact of the Month: Art Nouveau Cider Pitcher
Volunteer Spotlight: Tina Shao
Meet Tina! Tina has been volunteering in the Education Department at Turtle Bay for 3 years! Her smile shows it best when it comes to her love for Turtle Bay! Tina has volunteered in many different avenues of the Education Programming including our Summer Discovery Camps! Tina loves to make peoples day and participate in creating a world of wonder, imagination and education for our community.
Mosaic Featured Artist: Jess Boldt
Artifact of the Month: Ancient Deity Vessel
Recreation: The Great Outdoors and More!
Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Taylor
Artifact of the Month: Radiation Kit
Shasta Living Laboratory
Unlike most of our exhibitions, where changes are made only after installation if a mistake is found, this exhibition is a living document that has had several updates regarding the status of the glaciers as Mt. Shasta experienced both a hotter-than-normal summer and had early snowfall in September 2023 that affected the short-term condition of these climate indicators.
Event Recap: Jing Bell Fun Run
April Artifact of the Month:
While curating the exhibition currently in the Mill Building at Paul Bunyan’s Forest Camp called, Recreation: The Great Outdoors and More!, we came across a historic pair of snowshoes with interesting provenance. We decided to highlight them as Artifact of the Month while Snow: Tiny Crystals, Global Impact was on exhibit in the Museum, but we learned more (and less) than we bargained for.
Event Recap: Museum Halloween After Hours
As the crisp autumn air settled, Turtle Bay Museum welcomed members of our community in for a special Halloween After Hours. This event draws in visitors from far and wide, eager to immerse themselves in an unforgettable experience that combines the best of the Turtle Bay Museum with the mystique of the spooky season!