Yakima Valley Museum, located in Franklin Park, offers historical exhibits on the Yakima Valley — its natural history, American Indian culture, pioneer life, early city life, and the roots and development of the Valley’s fruit industry. The museum has an extensive collection of American Indian art, crafts, and artifacts. Collections are always available for research and study by appointment. Learning center offers museum-related educational activities and programs for children aged 5 to 15. The museum houses one of the largest collections of wagons, carriages, and early motorized vehicles west of the Mississippi. The Museum Shop offers a unique selection of jewelry, toys, cards, and collectibles, and best selections of books on local culture, history and nature in Yakima.

Location: 2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima Washington 98902 Telephone 509-248-0747 Fax 509-453-4890

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 18 thru December 20 Christmas in the Gorge 2009 Stevenson December 4 thru December 6 Christmas Ships Parade Vancouver December 5 thru December 17 Holiday Barrel Tasting Walla Walla December 4 thru December 6 Red Wine and Chocolate Port Angeles and Port Townsend February 6 thru February 7

Other upcoming events include: The Messiah Wenatchee December 6 Holiday Home Tour Peninsula December 13 Passport to the Peninsula Port Angeles and Port Townsend November 14 thru November 15 Holiday Festival of the Arts Bellingham November 20 thru December 4 Fireworks At Midnight over the Ocean Long Beach December 31