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Washington (State)
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Hop Museum 
 This museum in Toppenish, Washington state, is dedicated to showcasing "the historical equipment, photos, and artifacts that have long been important in the raising and harvesting of this obscure perennial vine that is vital to the brewing industry." The site features a history of growing hops in the Yakima Valley, information about hops varieties and agriculture, a glossary, a bibliography, photos, and links related to hops and beer brewing. http://www.americanhopmuseum.org Topics: Beverages, Crops, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Plants by Name, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Food & Cooking, Washington State: Plants, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Apr 6, 2005 American Museum of Radio and Electricity
This Bellingham, Washington state, museum "preserves and interprets an important scientific and cultural legacy: the historic exploration of electricity and the development of radio into its Golden Age." The site features online exhibits describing the dawn of the electrical age, electric inventions, the wireless age, and the golden age of radio. http://www.amre.us/ Topics: Media, Museums by Place: United States, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Media, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jul 24, 2008 Bellevue Arts Museum
The website for this Bellevue, Washington state, art museum features descriptions of exhibitions and programs for the current year, images and descriptions of featured objects from the museum collections, and information about getting involved with the museum. Includes details about the annual Bellevue Arts and Crafts Fair, described as "the most prestigious and largest arts festival in the Northwest." http://www.bellevueart.org/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Aug 15, 2005 Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA)
This Seattle museum "serves the Pacific Northwest as a catalyst and forum for the advancement, development, and understanding of contemporary art" by exhibiting new and experimental artwork of international, national and local artists. The Web site features information on current exhibits, an events calendar, and archives of past exhibits. http://www.cocaseattle.org Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Schools of Art, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Oct 4, 2004 Charles R. Conner Museum
Presents information about this museum at Washington State University, which holds the "largest public collection of bird and mammal specimens in the Pacific Northwest." Features a brief history of the museum, which was founded in 1894 using exhibits donated from the Chicago World's Fair, descriptions of the research collection (containing bird, mammal, amphibian, reptile, and fish specimens) and the exhibits of mounted birds and mammals, and information about current museum projects. http://www.sci.wsu.edu/cm/ Topics: Environment, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Science, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Animals, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Environment, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jul 19, 2005 Chewelah Museum
The website for this Chewelah, Washington state, museum features historical photographs of the region and an exhibit about the family of early Chewelah resident Col. David Jenkins. The site also includes a brief history of the museum and an essay on the town's name, which was derived from the Salish Indian word for garter snake. Exhibits are searchable. http://www.chewelahmuseum.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: People, Washington State: Photograph Collections, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jul 28, 2006 Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum
Presents the activities of this Ilwaco, Washington state, nonprofit museum, which exists "to preserve and interpret the heritage of the Columbia Pacific region, including the lower Columbia River and adjacent coastal areas of southwestern Washington and northwestern Oregon." Describes current museum facilities and plans for expansion. Offers information about the gallery collections, photographic archive, and research library. Formerly called the Ilwaco Heritage Museum. http://ilwaco-heritagemuseum.org/default.aspx Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Environment, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Dec 11, 2007 The Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science & Technology (CREHST)
Web site for the Richland, Washington state, "museum and science center created to tell the dynamic story of the Columbia Basin and surrounding region." In addition to documenting the U.S. Department of Energy's Hanford Site, CREHST "aims to tell the story of the American Indians who once camped along the Columbia River, ... the community's contribution to World War II and the agriculture in the Columbia Basin." Includes exhibit descriptions, events, and a teacher's page. http://www.crehst.org/ Topics: Energy, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Science, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Environment, Washington State: Food & Cooking, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: People, Washington State: Plants, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Science, Washington State: Travel Last updated Apr 26, 2004 The Concrete Heritage Museum
Presents information about the efforts of the Concrete Heritage Museum Association to restore a museum building in the town of Concrete in Washington state. Features a printable walking map of historic Concrete, historical notes, and a building index for the map. Includes a description of the origins of the town's name, an events calendar, details about the association's accomplishments, and a list of work that needs to be completed before the museum opens. http://www.stumpranchonline.com/concreteheritagemuseum/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Dec 1, 2004 East Benton County Historical Museum
Along with details about the historical society and museum, this Web site provides links to information about early town sites, homes, and buildings in eastern Benton County, Washington state. Also includes detailed information about the letter houses (or alphabet houses), including scanned original brochures, and other 1940-era buildings on the Hanford site and in Richland, Washington state. http://ebchs.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Environment, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated May 1, 2008 Eastside Heritage Center
Describes the activities of this western Washington state organization, which was established through the merger of the Bellevue Historical Society and the Marymoor Museum. Presents a summary of the center's collections of textiles, clothing, household linens, quilts, furniture, early appliances, toys, dolls, hand tools, agricultural and industrial items, musical instruments, and record players. Includes membership information, descriptions of programs, event listings, and online tours of Bellevue, Kirkland, and Woodinville. http://eastsideheritagecenter.org Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Food & Cooking, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Plants, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Dec 20, 2004 Edmonds-South Snohomish County Historical Society
This site presents information about the museum and historical society in the city of Edmonds, Washington state. Features an exhibit of historic buildings and plaques, describes the renovation of a log cabin, and offers downloadable classroom materials. Includes photographs and details about the society and the museum, which is housed in a 1910 Carnegie library building. Describes exhibits, the Edmonds Museum Garden Market, and the city's Historic Preservation Advisory Committee. http://www.historicedmonds.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jun 7, 2004 emplive.org
Site of the Experience Music Project (EMP), a Seattle, Washington music museum that "combin[es] interactive and interpretive exhibits to tell the story of ... American popular music." Includes information on museum exhibits, events, programs, and featured artists; interviews; resources for musicians; and more. http://www.emplive.org Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Musical Genres, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Dec 12, 2007 Frye Art Museum
This Web site describes the art museum that was given to the city of Seattle by a prominent businessman. "In his will, Charles Frye provided for the creation of a free public art museum to house and display his beloved collections." The site presents information about the history and architecture of the newly renovated museum, describes exhibitions, features articles on the artists, and offers information on programs, events, and membership. http://www.fryeart.org/ Topics: Architecture by Place, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jun 14, 2004 Gorge Heritage Museum
This Web site describes the museum that is housed in a former church in Bingen, Washington state. The museum collection preserves the heritage of "the native peoples and pioneers of Western Klickitat County and Eastern Skamania County." The site features a gallery of murals and paintings by artist Percy Manser, who worked in the Mid-Columbia area of Washington state. Also includes a photo gallery, event listings, and links. http://community.gorge.net/ghmuseum/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Oct 14, 2004 History Explorer: A Timeline of Stories From Our Exhibits, Collections, and Programs
This interactive timeline from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History allows users to browse events by historical era or trace historical developments by themes such as "Art and Culture," "Politics and Reform," "Home, Family, and Community," and "Science, Medicine, and Technology." Images of objects from the museum's online collections and links to online exhibits entice the user to learn more about the shaping of America. http://americanhistory.si.edu/explorer/ Topics: History, Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place Last updated May 2, 2005 The History Museums of Ritzville, Washington State
This site contains images and descriptions of the Ritzville Railroad-Depot Museum and the Dr. Frank R. Burroughs Home History Museum, both located in Ritzville, Washington state. Provides information about tourist attractions in Ritzville, and links to other Eastern Washington state museum Web sites. http://ritzville-museums.org Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Transportation, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Transportation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Sep 27, 2004 HistoryWired: A Few of Our Favorite Things
Here, images of objects in the National Museum of American History "include famous, unusual, and everyday items with interesting stories to tell." Pop-up page instructions guide users through the main map, which is divided into broad categories. Ten theme buttons and era searching disclose special collections. Visitors using slower Internet connections may browse a text version of the site. http://historywired.si.edu/index.html Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place Last updated Apr 12, 2004 Hovander Homestead Park
Describes this Whatcom County, Washington state, park named after Hokan Hovander, a Swedish architect who immigrated to Washington state in 1897. Features information about the farm house, the resident farm animals, the barn, the collection of antique farm implements, and the Tennant Lake Interpretive Center (elevated boardwalk, tower, and fragrance garden). Includes photos, a map of dog-walking areas, and an events calendar. http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/parks/hovander/hovander.jsp Topics: Architecture by Place, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Animals, Washington State: History, Washington State: Home & Housing, Washington State: Plants, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated May 2, 2005 Issaquah History On-line
The purpose of this Washington state town's historical society is "the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of the history of Issaquah and environs, and the State of Washington as it relates to the local region." Includes a picture gallery, reading lists, historical documents and maps, information on the organization's museums, a historical and architectural walking tour and guide to special places, street name ordinance, educational resources, and many links to more local history. Searchable. http://www.issaquahhistory.org/ Topics: Architecture by Place, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Aug 5, 2003 Jundt Art Museum
Basic information about galleries, collections, exhibits, lectures, tours, and events at the Jundt Art Museum at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. http://www.gonzaga.edu/Campus+Resources/Museums+and+Libraries/Jundt+Art+Museum/default.asp Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jun 14, 2007 Kent Historical Society and Museum
Features the activities and projects of this organization, which strives "to collect, preserve and promote the history of the greater Kent area" in Washington state. Features a history of the Emil Bereiter house that now houses the museum, an events calendar, volunteer opportunities, and links to paranormal photos of the museum and information about the city of Kent. http://www.kenthistoricalmuseum.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated May 22, 2008 Kirkman House Museum
This site features information about the Victorian period house museum in Walla Walla, Washington state. The site shows interior and exterior photographs of the 1874 building, which was restored by the Historical Architecture Development Corporation in 1982. Also includes an events calendar, news, Kirkman family photographs, and information about the textile center and the Weavers Cottage located on the museum grounds. http://www.kirkmanhousemuseum.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: History, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jul 19, 2004 La Conner Quilt Museum
This site features information about the La Conner, Washington state, quilt museum, which is housed in the Gaches Mansion. The site offers information about past, current, and future museum exhibits and the annual quilt festival. Includes photos and information about the restoration of the building, which was previously a private residence, a hospital, and an apartment house. http://www.laconnerquilts.com Topics: Crafts, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jul 31, 2005 LeMay Collection: America's Car Museum
This site describes the Tacoma, Washington state, museum that is "widely recognized as the largest private auto collection on earth ... [T]he LeMay Collection is a portal into America's longstanding love affair with the automobile." The site features a rotating collection of color photographs from the museum's collection. The "Arcade" section includes games and car trivia. The site also includes news and information about events, membership, and the museum's administration. http://www.lemaymuseum.org/ Topics: Automobiles, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jun 2, 2004 Lewis County Historical Museum
Describes a museum located in the former Northern Pacific Railway depot in Chehalis, Washington state. Includes information about exhibits, events, and the museum library's collection of family histories, genealogy records, oral history tapes, and photographs. Also includes a backlist of the quarterly newsletter, membership information, and links. From the Lewis County Historical Society. http://www.lewiscountymuseum.org Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: History, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Nov 15, 2004 The Log House Museum
The renovated turn-of-the-century log structure that now houses a museum is described on this Web site. Located on Alki Beach in Seattle, the museum celebrates the history of the Duwamish Peninsula and the birthplace of Seattle. The site includes a history of the building and location, a featured exhibit, descriptions of educational resources available from the museum, information about museum videos and documentaries, and membership and visitor information. http://www.loghousemuseum.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Apr 4, 2004 Lynden Pioneer Museum
The website for this Lynden, Washington state, museum features photographs of exhibits on transportation, rural Victorian lifestyles, the military, agriculture, and natural resources. Includes an online tour of aging buildings in Whatcom County, the text of the poem that was the source of the town's name, educational resources, and related materials. From the Lynden Heritage Foundation. http://www.lyndenpioneermuseum.com/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Regions Last updated Aug 1, 2005 MAC: Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture is a regionally focused museum in Spokane, Washington. The site provides information on museum hours, tours, research, collections, exhibits, and events. Also includes information on membership, volunteer, and employment opportunities. http://www.northwestmuseum.org/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Jobs and Work, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Nov 2, 2005 Maryhill Museum of Art
Perched high above Washington state's Columbia River Gorge, this museum was built by wealthy eccentric Sam Hill and dedicated by Queen Marie of Romania in 1926. The site provides exhibit information and photographs, the museum's history, and brief biographical information about Hill and others. Dancer Loie Fuller helped Hill obtain Rodin sculptures, but perhaps the museum’s best-known feature is the full-scale replica of Stonehenge, built to honor World War I soldiers from Klickitat County. http://www.maryhillmuseum.org/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jul 9, 2003 McChord Air Museum
Features information about the McChord Air Force Base (Washington state) museum's collection of aircraft and U.S. Air Force memorabilia, a pictorial history of the 1952 control tower, details about the F-106A restoration project, and pictures of the F-106 luggage pod of Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr., and historical information about the museum, the base, and Col. William C. McChord. Also includes flight-related educational activities. http://www.mcchordairmuseum.org/ Topics: Military, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Transportation, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Government, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jun 16, 2004 MOHAI: Seattle's Museum of History and Industry
MOHAI, a private heritage organization, preserves the history of the Pacific Northwest as far back as 1850. Its site provides information on their current exhibits, educational programs, and special events. Online visitors can search from over a million photos in MOHAI's historical photo collection, search its database of oral history interviews, and experience "the sights and sounds from Seattle's past" with MOHAI's audio/video archive. http://www.seattlehistory.org/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Business, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Photograph Collections, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jun 14, 2004 Monroe Historical Society
This organization and museum documents the history of the town of Monroe, Washington state. Offers feature articles about local history, a historical timeline, a FAQ about the society's photograph collection, information about society activities, and links. Describes the society's research materials, such as historic photographs, oral history tapes, and microfiche of the Monroe community newspaper dating back to 1899. http://monroehistoricalsociety.org Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Dec 13, 2004 Museum & Arts Center: Sequim, Dungeness Valley
This site includes information about the Sequim, Washington state, museum's exhibits, history, events, and administration. Includes newsletters, images from the museum's collection, links to information about the mastodon (and an image of the museum's mural commemorating the local discovery of a skeleton of the extinct mammal), a description of the historic Dungeness Schoolhouse, and photos of the museum's memorial for veterans. Searchable. http://www.sequimmuseum.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated May 17, 2004 The Museum of Flight
The website of the Seattle Museum of Flight contains information on the museum's collections, special exhibits, and educational programs. Also includes a calendar and an online store. http://www.museumofflight.org/Portal.asp?Flash=True Topics: Astronomy, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated May 6, 2006 Museum of Glass
The Tacoma, Washington state, Museum of Glass website contains information on the current exhibits as well as an archive on past exhibits. The site has information on how to intern at the museum and how to participate in educational programs. It has also has an architectural overview of the building and pictures of many of the interesting components of the building. "Education" has lively articles on glassblowing, glass chemistry, glass as art, and more. http://museumofglass.org/ Topics: Architecture by Place, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Museum of Northwest Art (MONA)
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