The small Olympic Museum in the village commemorates the VIII Winter Olympic Games, held in Squaw Valley in February 1960. It was the first Winter Olympics to be broadcast on television, and the games put the valley — and California skiing generally — on the world map.
The museum displays equipment, photographs, and memorabilia from the games, including items from the opening ceremonies organised by Walt Disney. The 1960 Olympics were notable for being the only Winter Games held without a bobsled event (the host had no course), and for the debut of biathlon and speed skating as medal sports. The exhibition is modest in scale but well-curated for ski history enthusiasts.
Entry is free. It is worth a look on a rest day or during bad weather.