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Fort Walla Walla Museum |
Step back through time as you tour Fort Walla Walla Museum. On the lower grounds, the Pioneer Settlement is a collection of 16 original and replica structures dating from 1859 to the turn of the century. On the upper grounds are 5 exhibit halls with permanent and changing exhibits. Exhibits include over 34,000 artifacts that tell the story of the settlement of the Pacific Northwest from the time of the Lewis and Clark expedition through the final days of horse-drawn agriculture.
The museum is situated on 15 acres of original property from the third U.S. Military Fort Walla Walla and is adjacent to a national historic cemetery of soldiers killed during regional Indian wars.
Open daily April through October, 10:00-5:00. Adults $7, Seniors (age 62+) and Students $6, ages 6-12 $3, children 5 and under and museum members FREE. Discounts available for AAA members, Time Travelers, and Life Balance members. We also offer free school tours for public, private or home-schooled children.
| Location | 755 Myra Rd Walla Walla Washington 99362 |
| Phone | 509-525-7703 |
| Fax | 509-525-7798 |
| Contact | James Payne |
| info@fortwallawallamuseum.org | |
| Website |
http://www.fortwallawallamuseum.org
... Opportunities Links "To Preserve and Share Walla Walla Valley Heritage" Founded in 1967, Fort Walla Walla Museum provides a sense of belonging to both long-term local residents and families who move to this region of Washington state. The Museum strives to make connections with the past by creating a historical foundation. Fort Walla ... |
