Historical Society

The Rainier Valley Historical Society collection, located in the Rainier Valley Cultural Center, is open Wednesday mornings or by appointment. RVHS's rotating exhibits are accessible whenever the Cultural Center is open. Collection includes photos, docume

History

Arboretum, Botanical Garden, General, Nature Centers, Park, Science

Tour groups must be scheduled in advance. Visitors can get a quick overview of the garden in an hour, but serious plant and garden enthusiasts will want to spend more time. Please schedule extra time for visitors in your group who may wish to browse through our Gift Shop and Plant Sales Pavilion for unique gifts, books, apparel and plants!

History

Internationally acclaimed and award-winning museum unique in the United States. Entertainment for families, singles, adults, children, seniors, male and female. The collection includes dolls, teddy bears, toys, antiques, doll artists' dolls and miniatures

History, Park

Natural History

Culture, General, History, Historical Society, Library

The Renton History Museum is the city's only heritage organization. The Museum's 90,000+ objects and 15,000+ photos represent Renton's social, cultural, and industrial past. The Renton History Museum offers permanent and changing exhibits, as well as spring and fall cultural events programs for families and adults.

Arboretum

Historical Society

History, Library

We have an extensive collection of coal mining items from 1886 to 1963 when the coal mines closed we also have a collection of the variety of the ethnic collections from Roslyn being the meting pot of Washington state.

General, History, Historical Society, Specialized

The Roy Chatters Museum takes visitors back in time, to the life of a printer. Visitors can handset type, see the 1887 "finger snapper" press in operation, and appreciate the technological advancements in printing through explanations by a 7th-generation printer, who volunteers at the museum.