TECATE COMMUNITY
MUSEUM

Originally established in 1997

To work for the preservation and revitalization of the historical heritage found along the ancient mission trails of Baja California.

Native peoples of Baja California and their knowledge of native plants.

Author: Michael Wilken-Robertson

The award-winning book Kumeyaay Ethnobotany: Shared Heritage of the Californias is now available at the museum! (The Spanish version will be available as of August 2025.)

Kumiai Ethnobotany explores the remarkable interdependence between native peoples and endemic plants of the Californias, through an in-depth description of 47 plants and their uses; a lively narrative, and hundreds of beautiful color photographs. It links historical and archaeological records with living cultures and with native plant specialists, who share their ever-relevant wisdom for future generations.

OUR NEXT EVENTS

Native Arts Workshops 2025

One-day Workshops taught by master artists and cultural experts of the

Kumeyaay, Paipai and Kiliwa communities.

JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT WORKSHOP

Come learn to weave a traditional juncus basket with Kumeyaay master weavers. Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Tecate Community Museum.

Register now by downloading the registration form below.

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CAREM Calendar 2025

Dear friends,
We are pleased to share our 2025 Calendar of Events with you and we hope we will see you at an event soon! Please watch for updates and additions to our schedule.