Overview

The Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe, Inc. established its Museum and Tribal Center in 2015 as part of its commitment to preserving, interpreting, and sharing Cherokee history and culture. Since its founding, the Museum has served as a place of learning, reflection, and community engagement, supporting the Tribe’s broader cultural, educational, and preservation efforts throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Museum reflects the Tribe’s ongoing responsibility to protect cultural knowledge, honor ancestral history, and provide meaningful educational opportunities for the public. Exhibits, programs, and guided experiences are designed to present Cherokee history as a living presence, grounded in respect, accuracy, and cultural integrity.

Public Access & Hours

The Museum is open to the public on:

Saturdays | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

General museum admission requires a donation of $5.00 per person to support ongoing operations, preservation efforts, and educational programming. Children age 10 and under are admitted free of charge.

Admission contributions support the maintenance of exhibits, facilities, and cultural resources.

Guided Tours & Educational Visits

In addition to general visitation, the Tribe offers guided tours and educational museum experiences by request. Guided tours provide deeper cultural and historical context and are led with care and intention.

Guided tours and organized group visits require a donation-based request and must be scheduled in advance through the Museum Request & Inquiry Form. Required donation levels for guided experiences help support staffing, preparation, and responsible interpretation.

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Contact & Location

Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe Museum
Location: 7400 Osborne Turnpike
Henrico, VA 23231

Telephone: 804-387-0655

Recognition & Community Engagement

The Tribe has been recognized for its work in preserving and interpreting Cherokee history through awards, media features, and partnerships with schools, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. Museum programming is closely connected to the Tribe’s cultural education initiatives, archaeological preservation efforts, and statewide community engagement.

Future Virtual Museum

The Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe, Inc. has future plans to develop a Virtual Museum experience to expand access to cultural education beyond physical location. The Virtual Museum will offer curated content, visual exhibits, and interpretive materials designed to support global wide and remote learning opportunities.

Access to the Virtual Museum will require a donation-based entry, to ensure sustainability while maintaining respectful and responsible sharing of cultural knowledge.