The Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve is located in southern Washington state near Pe Ell. It serves to preserve and share the ancestral heritage and natural environment of the North Pacific Coast.
Operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, the cultural center presents exhibits that explore Indigenous history, art, and traditions. Artifacts, photographs, and oral histories represent local Coast Salish cultures.
Traditional cedar plank houses, a longhouse, and a recreated village contain authentic tools and crafts. Live demonstrations cover diverse topics like canoe carving, salmon processing, basketry, and plant gathering.
A museum store features locally made art, books, and gifts. Curricula provide culturally responsive learning for visiting students. Festivals and public programs bring the community together year-round.
Surrounding the buildings, 150 acres of forest and wetlands act as a natural history preserve. Trails wind through old-growth groves and observe native flora and fauna. Signs identify useful plants.
As both an educational institution and protected wilderness, Hibulb strives to honor the deep ancestral stewardship of this special Pacific Northwest landscape.
