Loomis Museum
40.5361, -121.5631 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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The historic museum is located one mile from the northwest entrance of the park near Manzanita Lake. From the museum you can pick up the trail around Manzanita Lake or cross the highway to access the self-guided, interpretive Lily Pond Nature Trail. Lassen Association store is across the plaza from the Museum.
- Mon
- 9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Tue–Wed
- Closed
- Thu–Sun
- 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Typical standard hours during the busy summer months. Hours may vary based on weather conditions, emergency situations, and staffing.
- Off-Season Hours · Oct 13, 2026 – May 21, 2027 · Closed
The passport stamp is located at the information desk inside the museum.
From Redding, California follow Highway 44 east 50 miles. Turn south on Highway 89 and continue one mile to the park's northwest entrance. From Reno, Nevada follow Highway 395 north to Highway 44. Follow Highway 44 miles west 180 miles. Turn south on Highway 89 and continue one mile to the park's northwest entrance.
This single-story building is built of native volcanic rock and surrounded by a three-foot-high rock wall. A set of steps leads to the front entrance, which opens into a large exhibit hall. An information desk and is located in the corner at the left. A set of glass exhibit cases sit in the center of the room creating a circular walkway through exhibits on both sides. A doorway at the back of the hall leads down a short hallway to an auditorium where the park film is shown. The hallway ends at a wheelchair accessible entrance that exits to a ramp that wraps around the building and back to the front entrance. The museum sits on the west edge of a plaza, which includes a small restroom building and a second single story building that serves as a park store.
Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Where is Loomis Museum?
Loomis Museum in Lassen Volcanic National Park is at 39477 Lassen National Park Highway, Shingletown, CA.
What services does Loomis Museum offer?
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Is there a passport stamp at Loomis Museum?
Yes. Loomis Museum in Lassen Volcanic National Park is a National Park Passport stamp location. The passport stamp is located at the information desk inside the museum.
What is the phone number for Loomis Museum?
Loomis Museum in Lassen Volcanic National Park can be reached on 530-595-6100.
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