The "Old Quinault Post Office" is home to the Lake Quinault Museum and Historical Society. Through community effort the old post office is undergoing a complete renovation. The downstairs is completed and opened Memorial Day, 2004 to the public.
Two Quinault 24 foot cedar dugout racing canoes are part of the museum's collection as well as exhibits of Dell Mulkey and Dale Northrup photographs documenting the Quinault area from the 1920's through the 1960's. The Museum is located on the South Shore Road of Lake Quinault adjacent to the Quinault Mercantile and within walking distance of Lake Quinault Lodge.
Admittance by Donation
Summer Schedule: Memorial Day to Labor Day, Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
Winter Schedule: For group or individual tours please contact us at 360 288-2317; 360 288-2417; or, 360 288-2583
Location:
P.O. Box 35, 354 South Shore Road, Quinault Washington 98575
Other History nearby:
(Aberdeen) Aberdeen Historical Museum
(Aberdeen) Aberdeen Historical Whorehouse Society
(Hoquiam) Arnold Polson Park and Museum
(Olympia) Bigelow House Museum and Neighborhood
(Montesano) Chehalis Valley Historical Museum
(Forks) Forks Timber Museum
Request a Free copy of the Mile-by-Mile Guide to the Oregon Coast, which will be delivered to your USA postal address. Also request a free first issue of Oregon Coast magazine and sign up for coast deals.
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04/19 Coming to The Quinault area
Water Music Festival Seaview WA April1 The Water Music Festival is an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to bringing quality chamber music to the Lower Columbia River Region.
Astoria-Warrenton Crab and Seafood Festival Warrenton OR April26 Crab and seafood as well as entertainment. Listen to the Astoria HS Jazz Band on Sunday.
Seattle Japanese Cultural Festival Seattle WA April26-28 The festival features Japanese exhibits, performances, and demonstrations. Held at the Seattle Center in the Fisher Pavilion. The annual festival began in 1976 with a gift of 1,000 cherry trees to the city of Seattle from the Japanese government to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial.
Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival Hoquiam WA April26-28 Witness the migrating shorebirds at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and other birding hotspots in Grays Harbor County.
Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle WA May24-27 Music and dance performances, visual arts, folklore exhibits, hands-on children's activities, workshops, crafts, food, demonstrations, and more!
4th Annual Tenor Guitar Gathering Astoria OR May30-June2 You'll hear guitars, ukeleles, banjos, and fiddles playing their tunes at the tenor guitar gathering.
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The "Old Quinault Post Office" is home to the Lake Quinault Museum and Historical Society. Through community effort the old post office is undergoing a complete renovation. The downstairs is completed and opened Memorial Day, 2004 to the public.