KITTITAS COUNTY MUSEUM

ELLENSBURG, WA

The Kittitas County Museum is a historical museum located in Ellensburg, Washington. Established in 1969, the museum houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the rich history and culture of Kittitas County.

The museum's exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including the county's Native American heritage, pioneer life, mining, agriculture, and the development of the region's transportation infrastructure. Visitors can learn about the early settlers of Kittitas County and their struggles to establish a home in the rugged landscape of central Washington.

The museum also features a large collection of photographs and documents that provide a glimpse into the daily lives of the people who lived and worked in the region over the past century. In addition, the museum hosts rotating exhibits that showcase the work of local artists and highlight different aspects of the county's history and culture.

The Kittitas County Museum is housed in a historic building that dates back to the early 20th century. The building itself is a piece of local history, having served as a hospital, a school, and a community center before being converted into a museum.

Visitors to the Kittitas County Museum can take a self-guided tour of the exhibits or join a guided tour led by one of the museum's knowledgeable staff members. The museum is open to the public year-round and offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and culture of central Washington.

KITTITAS COUNTY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ELLENSBURG WA. US MID #8405300660

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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• website: http://www.kchm.org

KITTITAS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
114 E 3RD AVE
ELLENSBURG
WA
98926-3346

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