The Luby Bay cabin, constructed in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corp to ouse Forest Service personnel, was chosen as the site of the Museum when an opportunity to join with the Panhandle National Forest became "The Luby Bay Project" which began the partership between the U.S. Forest Service and The Priest Lake Museum Association.

In the Museum are vignettes of yesterday, historic exhibits and videos of Priest Lake, history that include interviews with local pioneers' first hand accounting of events. Unique books (including the recently published "Pioneer Voices of Priest Lake") and DVDs, focused on the region's colorful history, available for sale.

The Museum, located at 38 Priest Lake Museum Road, just north of the junction of Luby Bay Road with West Lakeshore Road, is operated totally by volunteers.  It is scheduled to be open 10AM to 4PM on Memorial Day weekend, then daily starting the follwing Sataurday through Labor Day.  The Museum is closed Mondays except for holiday Mondays.

The Priest Lake Museum Association was formed by a handful of volunteers to provide visitors and residents with an awareness of the area's rich past.  The Association was formed in 1979, incorporated in 1980 and received its 501c3 tax-exempt status in 1981.  The Museum opened its doors to the public in 1990.  The Museum Association depends on in-kind contribution, monetary donations, membership and volunteers for its ongoing operations.

For more information, please visit the museum or contact Priest Lake Museum Association - P.O. Box 44, Coolin ID 83821-0044. Phone - (208) 443 2676 (during operating hours).