TOPPENISH MUSEUM FOUNDATION

TOPPENISH, WA

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The Toppenish Museum Foundation in Toppenish, Washington was established in 1982 to preserve and foster the area's rich cultural and natural heritage. The museum is located in a former Carnegie library building, and it houses a variety of artifacts and displays that tell the story of the local Yakama Nation and its people.

The museum's permanent collection includes more than 8,000 artifacts and archival materials, including baskets, clothing, tools, photographs, and books. The collection also includes several murals, painted by local Yakama artists, which depict the history of the Yakama Nation and its culture.

The museum also offers a variety of educational programs for students, teachers, and the general public. These programs provide an opportunity to explore the Yakama Nation's history and culture, as well as its current issues, through interactive exhibits and presentations.

In addition to its permanent collection, the Toppenish Museum Foundation also presents a variety of traveling exhibitions, which change on a regular basis. These exhibitions feature a variety of topics related to the Yakama Nation, such as music, art, and language, as well as the history of the region.

The Toppenish Museum Foundation is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and donations are welcome. The museum offers a variety of activities, such as guided tours, hands-on activities, and special events, to make your visit even more enjoyable.

TOPPENISH MUSEUM FOUNDATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in TOPPENISH WA. US MID #8405300708

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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TOPPENISH MUSEUM FOUNDATION
407 JEFFERSON AVE
TOPPENISH
WA
98948-1553

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MID # 8405300708
Name TOPPENISH MUSEUM FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 943073398
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 46.377684, -120.315644
CODES FIPS State Code: 53
FIPS County Code: 077
US Census Tract: 940005
US Census Block: 2002