The ongoing work of the museum since its opening has included the continued conservation of objects that required long-term treatment, the development of interpretive exhibits, the management of research access to the collection, and the integration of the collection into the living cultural programs of the Makah community.

Each of these activities has required sustained resources and expertise, and the development of the museum’s capacity over the decades since its opening has been a significant institutional achievement.

The scientific literature that has resulted from the Ozette project continues to grow as researchers engage with the collection for various research purposes.

The breadth of the collection means that it remains relevant to multiple research questions, from the specific details of Northwest Coast technology to the broader questions of pre-contact material culture and cultural continuity.

What remained beneath the surface at Cape Alava when the excavation concluded is unknown in its specifics.