CURRENT
EXHIBITS
Gatekeeper's Museum changes exhibits regularly. Check back frequently to see what's new and what's on at Gatekeeper's!
Tahoe’s Gilded Age of Fashion
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April 2 – October 31, 2025
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Experience exquisite dresses, (including a rare 1880 Bliss Family dress made by the finest dry goods distributer, Darlington, Runk & Co.) swimsuits, shoes, accessories and even fine china, from a time of great economic and social change in the United States, marked by conspicuous consumption and industrialization. Learn how Lake Tahoe served as a backdrop for the Gilded Age of fashion in this unique exhibition.
Revolving Basket Displays
April 2 – October 31, 2025
Thanks to the generosity of the Davis family we are now able to showcase baskets from the archives! This year, our Basket Gallery received an upgrade with two new glass cases specifically meant to showcase never before displayed baskets, new accessions and even baskets made by the original owner of the collection, Marion Steinbach. Take advantage of this new opportunity and see these amazing baskets on display!
Tahoe Dogs
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April 2 – October 31, 2025​
Celebrate our beloved fur-ever friends and their history in Tahoe dating back to the early 20th century. This community exhibit features video clips of local dogs in their Tahoe element along with information on working dogs and the canine companions of characters in history like Snowshoe Thompson and Harry Johansson. Watch Heidi the Dachshund win 3rd place at the Pee Wee dog sled races with her custom sled in 1962 in this fun-filled exhibit.
Remembering the Tahoe Tavern
April 2 – October 31, 2025
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Ever wonder what life was like at the luxurious
Tahoe Tavern from 1900-1950? Learn about the lakes biggest and most extravagant resort in Lake Tahoe. Train station, bowling alley, exclusive photography studio, horse drawn sleigh rides and a Tavern "Hobo" band round up (among other things) the enormity of the Tahoe Tavern. Over 30 artifacts on display. Learn about the resort that started the trend of "vacation destination."
Under Lake Tahoe:
Discover the History of What Lies Beneath
April 2 – October 31, 2025
Explore all things under the lake; sunken steamships, treasures, legends and more! The highlight of the exhibit is exclusive footage from mission robotics taken in fall 2022 of the famous SS Tahoe shot over 300 feet below the surface. This interactive exhibit gives visitors a rare look into the unique underwater world of Lake Tahoe.