Giant Forest Museum

Educational

You need to get the whole experience if you are a first timer like myself. I really recommend the museum because even though is small you will learn a lot about the sequoia trees here. There's also a ...

A Good Place to Learn About the Trees and Ecosystem

This classic stop on the General's Highway is worth a visit. There exhibits are interesting, and the rangers always helpful. Clean bathrooms to boot.

Must do before exploring Sequoias

This museum provides a great overview of the life cycle of the Sequoia trees. My kids loved seeing the pinecones and interacting with the displays throughout the museum.

Quick learning so you don't look stupid.

This is not a big museum. We did stop here first and it was good because it enhances the experience when hiking. For instance, we learned that burn scars eventually get smaller as the tree grows ove...

Hot and not what we expected. So so. No air conditioned or even bathrooms with fans.

It was hot, narrow with just a few interesting things to see. I thought there would be an introductory movie of sorts, but didn't see it.