Mt Shasta Museum Association Inc

This year, Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum is celebrating 43 years of serving our community with free admission for all.

We do not charge admission, because we want everyone to experience our fun, interesting museum.  We make all of our visitors - tourists and residents alike - feel welcome and included. 

We are an involved, aware, and vital part of the community.  Our museum is a center for learning.  We continue to expand our understanding of the area by broadening our research, addressing timely issues, and increasing our knowledge of all cultures.  We host monthly presentations about important topics and install new displays yearly.  This year, we hosted 8 Family Fun Days, which were very informative and fun for all.

Last year, we raised funds to repair the roof on our 1910 historic fish hatchery building.  In the spring of 2026, we hired a company to take out the old roof insulation and replace it, upgrading to a higher level of protection from heat and cold.  They repaired some holes in the roof too.  It was a big project, and we have noticed an improvement in our energy costs.   

We want to continue with the maintenance of this historic building and continue to provide a quality experience for our visitors.   

On the list this year is replacement of the screws in our metal roof to prevent leaks from rain and snow.  Also, we want to improve the ventilation in the attic.  This work keep the attic cooler during the summer, which will help protect the HVAC equipment from extreme heat, and this will also help with our energy costs.  

Another project we are working on is to replace the front door.  The front door is heavy and the latch is awkward, making it difficult for some people to enter.  The new door will be ADA compatible.

Quotes from our Visitor's Comment page:  

“What a fabulous museum, and it goes on and on. Love the interactive exhibits and elements for education.” August 17, 2026

“This museum is a wonderful resource for families in the area, and my family is happy to have it. We come here a few days a week!!” Visitor August 20, 2026

“This museum is the best ever! It is interactive and allows children to enjoy and learn. It deserves all the help it can get!” July 17, 2026

“We enjoyed our visit so much! The museum and interactive exhibits are wonderful. Our granddaughter wants to come back again and again. Thank you, Meg H., Berkeley, CA”

You can help us keep our museum going strong into the future with your donation.  Your donation will be doubled!  (Until $30,000 is reached, so total goal amount of $60,000 will be achieved.)

Mission:  Illuminate the past, present, and future of the Mount Shasta area.