| Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Museum is on the hill just across the Colorado River from Yuma. The museum building dates from 1855 and the days of Camp Yuma. Renamed Fort Yuma in 1861, the site now belongs to the Quechan, who have a museum and tribal offices here. Museum exhibits illustrate the arrival of the Spanish missionary Father Francisco Garcs, the Quechan Revolt, history of Fort Yuma, and Quechan life. Artifacts include clay figurines, flutes, gourd rattles, headdresses, bows and arrows, and war clubs. No photos allowed.The nearby 1922 St. Thomas Mission occupies the site of Concepcin Mission, where Quechan murdered Father Garcs in 1781.The museum is comprised of 3 rooms: the Spanish room, the US military room and the Quenchan room. Two rooms contain artifacts and documents relating to Spanish and US military actions and as well as their relationships to the Quenchan Indian tribe. The Quenchan room contains historic tribal artifacts such as pottery, weapons, clothing, cradles and old photographs. |
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| | | Facilities: Unknown Best Time To Visit: Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Museum is open: 8:00 - 12:00 pm; 1-5pm Fees: Admission is charged. Accessibility: Unknown Rules: No photos allowed. Directions: To reach the Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Museum from Yuma, take 4th Avenue or I-8 across the river to Winterhaven, CA, turn right on S24, and follow the signs. Map: Click here for a map to Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Museum Reservations: Unknown | | |
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| | | | | Address | | Quechan Indian Museum | | Quechan Indian Reservation | | P.O. Box 11352 | | Yuma, Arizona 85366 |
| | | Phone | | General: (760) 572-0661 | |
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