Yoemem Tekia Cultural Center And Museum, Tucson

About Yoemem Tekia Cultural Center And Museum

Yoemem Tekia Cultural Center and Museum in Tucson preserves and presents Yaqui culture through six cultural exhibits, artifacts, manuscripts, photographs, and audio and visual objects of historical significance. Visitors explore displays created under the guidance of Yaqui elders and cultural leaders. The museum offers hands-on cultural and traditional workshops including flower making, traditional embroidery, and traditional cooking classes. Quarterly Yaqui history nights bring together community members, elders, and cultural leaders to share historic and cultural information. The facility includes a gift shop and a café called Ma'ala Yo'owe that serves snacks. Located on the original site of the Pascua Yaqui Historic Dome, the museum was founded in 1989 by Yaqui Traditional Elders and Community members as a community-controlled space for cultural preservation. A visit suits anyone interested in learning about Yaqui history, culture, and traditions through exhibits and participatory classes.