Lake Tahoe.

Gatekeeper's Museum pairs Tahoe history with the Marion Steinbach collection of Native American baskets. The indoor galleries offer a focused cultural visit beside the lake's outlet in Tahoe City.

Basketry gives the visit a material focus: look at differences in shape, weaving and purpose rather than treating the objects as a single tradition. Other displays cover Tahoe's steamships, resorts and local history. The museum adds context to a lakeside walk and gives the north shore a substantial indoor option.

• Native American basket collection
• Tahoe maritime-history displays

Check the museum's seasonal public hours before arriving.