Culture, History, Historical Society

The Wahkiakum County Historical Society was founded in 1954 in an effort to preserve important collections of our county's history.

Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Science, Specialized

Open year-round, the Wanapum Heritage Center presents, maintains and continues the Wanapum History and way of life. Visitors to the museum can view numerous displays of Wanapum historical artifacts or watch videos of the Wanapum history and the Columbia River.

Culture, History, Historical Society

The Washington State History Museum is a 106,000 square foot building, designed by architects Charles W. Moore and Arthur Andersson, that opened to the public in 1996. The use of brick and arches in the building design complements the historic warehouses across Pacific Avenue and neighboring Union Station.

The Great Hall of Washington History is a permanent exhibit featuring over 1,600 artifacts, ephemera and photographs that bring to life the intriguing sights, sounds, people and places of Washington State history, as well as their impact on the country and the world.

The History Lab Learning Center is a permanent exhibit that engages visitors with interactive exhibits featuring such historical concepts as Time, Place, Viewpoint, Exploration, and Precedent.

Children's, Culture, History, Specialized

History

History

A mid-size local history museum with complete research facilities and large museum shop. The newly renovated museum highlights local history. Special exhibits feature an 1880's cabin, 1920,s town scene and a Northern Pacific caboose. These exhibits artfu

Art, Culture, History, Military, Specialized

Firstly we have tons of paraphernalia employed in Logging, Sailing, and Navigating. For example we have displays featuring shipyards, tugboats, lightships, lifeboats, and battleships. Moreover, there are Fishing Boats, Wooden Ferris “Tramp Ships” and The Great White Fleet.

History

World Kite Museum and Hall of Fame presents the story of kites through exhibits, workshops, research archives and oral histories. The fun, art and science of kites in all cultures prevails. It is the only Museum in America dedicated to preserving and pre

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Waitsburg is the home of the Bruce Memorial Museum. Built by pioneers Wiliam Perry and Caroline Bruce in 1883, and now featured on the National Register of Historic Places, the house has been carefully restored by the Waitsburg Historical Society and is now operated as a museum. Waitsburg is unique for at least one other reason. Founded in 1865, the town government is the only one in Washington state still operating under the terms of its original territorial charter.

Culture, General, History

Washington commission for the Humanities, a non-profit organization, serves the museum community through a variety of programs, including Inquiring Mind presenters, traveling exhibits, grants, and oral history/video documentary workshops.

Art, Culture, General, History, Library

General museum with a broad range of programs, exhibits and collections related to the history, arts and sciences of North Central Washington.

Children's, Culture, History

At the Western Heritage Center...

History

Westport Maritime Museum is located in a historic Coast Guard lifeboat station and operates a satellite facility at nearby Grays Harbor Lighthouse. Collections and exhibits include artifacts and photos related to life in a maritime community, Coast Guard

History

History, Historical Society

The Woodinville Heritage Society was established in 1975 as a non-profit organization. The Society's mission is to acquire, preserve and perpetuate the artifacts and history of the greater Woodinville area. The Society's purpose is also to educate and distribute historical information to the community and to those interested in our history.