Welcome
The Haskell Cultural Center and Museum opened on September 14, 2002, with the vision of respectfully serving as a steward of living tribal materials, traditions and cultural arts. Using these tools as a vehicle of transmission, the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum truthfully conveys the story of Haskell’s remarkable evolution from a government boarding school to its present day fully accredited University status.
The Haskell Cultural Center and Museum celebrates the living heritage and culture of all tribal peoples and strives to continue the legacy of education.
For more information on programs or courses of study offered at Haskell, please visit the university's website at www.haskell.edu.
Haskell Babies, circa 1890.
From our Visitors
Haskell Institute campus from the south, 1903.
Information
PLAN YOUR VISIT
We are open from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Be sure to check our Facebook page for updated hours.
Contact US
If you have a question about planning a visit, research materials, or about Haskell's history, please feel free to reach out.
Haskell Cemetery
Visitors are welcome to stop and pay their respects to those students who were never able to return home. The cemetery is open from 9 am until 5 pm.
For Researchers
For more information on research resources here at the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum, click on the link below.
Exhibits
Aside from our permanent exhibits sharing the story of Haskell's evolution, we offer a rotation of temporary exhibits.
Haskell Institute students in uniform, circa 1900.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum is to preserve the unique history of Haskell Indian Nations University and to raise awareness of the truth about the American Indian boarding school experience in the United States. This is accomplished through exhibitions and programming that center exploration through the themes of history, art, ideas, and experiences.
Vision Statement
The vision of the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum is to further its mission by preserving Haskell’s history, inspiring visitors by sharing stories of perseverance, and to educate by accurately presenting Haskell history. The Haskell Cultural Center and Museum is committed to serve as a place for meaningful experiences, conversations, and connections.