The 13,000 sq. ft. museum features displays of Native American artifacts and pioneer exhibits. Its collection of artifacts is considered among the best in the Northwest.

Pioneer Village displays twenty original pioneer structures, along with interior artifacts, dating back to the late 1800s, and featuring a replica of the mission building, a blacksmith shop, hotel, school, gold mine, saloon, grocery store, doctor's/dentist's offices, three pioneer homes and an assay office. A working water wheel is on the bank of the Wenatchee River.

Open every day from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Admission charged. The first Saturday of each month is Family Day at the Museum and Pioneer Village. Families are admitted FREE to enjoy special activities and workshops

This is just one of the many Historical Museums located throughout Washington.

Location: PO Box 22, 600 Cottage Ave, Cashmere Washington 98815 Telephone 509-782-3230 Fax 509-782-8905

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