I visited this museum with my family when we first moved to town. I'm normally not a big museum fan, but this one is pretty awesome. So many interesting rooms to visit, and some interactive displays as well. I found myself ooing and aahing at every turn. They also have a great little 50's ice cream shop attached to the museum, and we will frequent the heck out of that! :) I think anyone visiting Yakima should DEFINITELY visit.
We held an event at this museum and were very impressed with the layout and cleanliness of the facility. The room we used is located at the back, away from the street side, and overlooks a lovely park. The staff was very accommodating and we appreciated their helpfulness.
I loved all the history displayed. There' was so much to see on multi levels. I really like the Victorian setting and the Japanese history
This museum is a bit like a dark maze, with treasures and oddities around every corner. If you like the quirky, spooky, and to be lost now and again, like I do, then this museum is for you! Every corner you come around reveals another jam packed room full of old treasures, cars, bones, gatling guns, trophy head room, they have it all.
I went here to get information for a grad school project and was surprised by the amount of exhibits and knowledge this museum offered. I told my husband and we have plans to go back together. It was a good way to learn about our community and would recommend it as an inexpensive date or family outing, especially for those who live in Yakima.
The largest wagon collection west of the Miss. Then every month or so, they also have a special attractions.
Yakima is a small northwestern town in a predominantly agricultural community. It was an unexpected pleasure to find this museum - a combination of local history, current original art, a reconstruction of the office of William O. Douglas who grew up in the valley, descriptions of the plight of the Japanese population who were interned during WW II, and an intriguing geology exhibit about the Missoula floods which produced the unique geology and rich agricultural capabilities of this arid region. Most of the museum is well organized, with abundant written explanations and interesting facts about the artifacts.
I was impressed as how clean everything was, even the air. I could not find dust anywhere. The exhibits were very organized and easy to look at. I found the Sasquatch exhibit pretty interesting, but still I am not convinced. We fortunately saw it after a function there so it was not open to the public therefore it was very pleasant to spend as much time looking at an exhibit as I needed. I especially enjoyed the Native American Exhibits and all the neon signs and the fruit box labels. Nice job!!
This museum tells many different stories about life in this region. The Northwest Native People's display of beadwork is amazing. The colors, patterns, and intricate design are among the best I have ever seen throughout the Northwest. A lot to see and well organized! And, there is even an old fashioned soda parlor/ice cream shop still selling treats as part of the museum.
Didn't know a lot about it before we went but really enjoyed their exhibits, old carriages, and history of the area. Would recommend a stop.