Yosemite Climbing Museum

After an extensive remodel and update of exhibits, we have re-opened for visitors to enjoy

Visit us

 

5180 Highway 140, Mariposa CA 95338

Hours
Tuesday–Sunday
10am–4pm

Closed Mondays, Federally Observed Holidays & Easter Sunday

Self-guided museum tours are now available during our operating hours. For more information on planning your visit, click the buttons below.

The Past Comes to Life

Serving as an invaluable asset to the global climbing community, the Yosemite Climbing Museum chronicles the evolution of modern day rock climbing from 1869 to the present - highlighting iconic first ascents and the daring adventurers who made them possible; Yosemite’s key role in the advent of Big Wall climbing techniques worldwide; and the development of climbing equipment prompted by the rise of the clean climbing movement n the early 1970s.  The space provides a unique forum for displaying and curating historical climbing artifacts, as well as photography, publications, and memorabilia: collectively, the climbing community's art.

In the early 1990s, Yosemite locals, Ken Yager and Mike Corbett realized there was a need for to preserve Yosemite’s Rich Climbing history. Together they formed the Yosemite Climbing Archives and dedicated themselves to their shared the vision of a public museum.

Over the next three decades, as supportive partnerships were developed, the ever-expanding archival holdings were displayed in temporary exhibits in Yosemite National Park and across California.

In 2003, Ken Yager formed the Yosemite Climbing Association, as a non-profit dedicated to this mission and vision. The Mariposa space demonstrates his commitment to filling that need.

Museum Tours

Guided Tours

  • At this time, we are offering guided tours upon request. Please contact us by phone or email for our current availability and pricing:

  • Phone: (209) 742-1000

  • Email: museum@yosemiteclimbing.org

Private Tours

  • We are flexible when it comes to hosting larger groups, longer tours, or giving a more intensive coverage of information during your visit to the YCM and Yosemite.

  • Phone: (209) 742-1000

  • Email: museum@yosemiteclimbing.org

Suggested Donations

  • We are passionate about having the opportunity to share the history of climbing with you, and would greatly appreciate donations to help us keep being able to do so!

  • Suggested donation amount: $5 for self-guided tours. Children 12 and under FREE.

COVID-19 Safety

  • We are currently following Mariposa county guidelines. Air purifier & sanitation stations at the entrance/exit.

  • If you are unvaccinated, please wear a mask during your visit.

  • If you become sick before your scheduled tour, please contact us and we will be happy to help you reschedule.