Don't be intimidated by the security gate - this place is super family friendly and FREE! Great…read morestop on a road trip where you can pop in the discovery center and learn, as well as let the kids (and your dog) play outside on the playground and beautifully landscaped grounds. All the employees (security and those in the discovery center) seemed super happy to share insights and were very welcoming. Plus there were water bottle fill stations and CLEAN family bathrooms. We will be back!

Very informative, fun for kids. Lots of information. The most fun game was downstairs. There is a…read morevideo screen and you're the captain. You're trying to navigate your boat through the rapids and he rocks complete with sound and video effects . The give you tours to walk across to see the turbines. Talk about the fish, fish ladders and how they're trying to preserve the fish swimming out to the ocean.

Very interesting if you are interested in historical homes, or local history. I always enjoy…read morevisiting old mansions and homes like this. Well kept and put together for the public to view. There is some interesting history and I was glad we visited. Free admission, but they do suggest that you make a donation.

A self-guided tour, off the beaten path. The first question the docent asked was "is the sign…read morestill up?" Seemingly surprised that anyone would wander in on a random Saturday, she handed me the mimeographed flyer and welcomed me to tour the house. The house is filled with art (for sale) which supports the museum. Nothing special about the house, furnishings or architecture - but if you like wandered through other people's houses, seeing how they lived - its a perfectly, modestly entertaining way to spend 20 minutes in Cle Elum.

On Saturday 11 September 2021, I visited the Cashmere Museum and Pioneer Village as a solo female…read moretraveler. The front desk worker was a bit brusque in their interactions, however there were a few of us entering at once, so it might have just been a bit overwhelming for them. As someone on a budget, the price was a little on the high side, however nothing exorbitant. The exhibits were easy to navigate and good use was made of the available space. Artifacts were meticulously laid out both inside the main museum and in the pioneer village. The Great Northern Railway car was open to exploration, which was very neat. The whole pioneer village was well maintained and a great way to get some context for what life in Cashmere was like in the past. I noted a few bloopers on my visit, one concerning geology and one concerning currency. Some people I know love bloopers, in Hollywood they are something that might go wrong in constructing/putting together a movie and are visible in the final product, and they feel it can add to the overall experience. However, I am not currently the biggest fan of bloopers, though I used to enjoy them more, perhaps I am just a bit rusty on their enjoyment value.

I've been there before but it's been yrs ago i liked what I saw then and I'm trying to see if the…read moreladies from my Wednesday group would like to go up and see the village

While I didn't make it into the museum. I wondered these outdoor artifacts for some time reading…read morethe history on each item. This is a very nice display, rich was interesting information. It's also located right alongside a trail in town. Lots to see and not enough time if you're quickly passing through. I will be back to spend a bit more time exploring the museum and the town.

Right next door to the "famous" Roslyn Cafe…read more This small, well kept museum houses a collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the height of the town's Coal Mining boom. It is interesting to read and see how much history a tiny little town like Roslyn actually has. The museum runs on donations so remember to put a little something in the donation box if you stop through. They also have restrooms. There is so much more historical and natural attractions that Roslyn has to offer besides the typical "Northern Exposure" experience. The museum is focused on the town's actual history. I didn't have time on my trip, but if you do, I suggest taking a visit to the amazing looking historical Roslyn Cemeteries. There are 24 small cemeteries tucked into the woods on the hill not far from town. Brochures are available at the museum.

So I will be completely honest, I wanted to go to the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum. Yes, me, a…read moregrown adult, with no children in tow, just me and my love for quirky, niche museums. No invisible kids, no excuses. I was so excited to finally check it out. After a long ferry ride from Stehekin and a not-so-long drive from Chelan to Leavenworth, I thought we had made it just in time to sneak in before closing. Sadly, I found out the hard way that the museum stops selling tickets 30 minutes before closing (noted on the website - oops) and we arrived five minutes too late. I was disappointed but it just wasn't meant to be. What was meant to be, however, was the gift shop. And let me tell you - this is not your average souvenir shop! It's more like a mini preview of the museum as there were hundreds of nutcrackers on display for purchase and/or admiration. There were traditional German nutcrackers, themed ones (sports, professions, holidays), and even some that were so cute and whimsical. I spent a little time marveling at the variety and craftsmanship. Soooo yes, I got my nutcracker fix even without a ticket to the full museum! From what I could see (and from their website), this place has over 9,000 nutcrackers from more than 50 countries with artifacts dating all the way back to the Roman Empire. It's the kind of collection rarely found in the United States and the museum's mission to preserve and educate about the history and artistry of nutcrackers is honestly so cool. If I'm ever in Leavenworth again, I would try to time it better to try to actually visit the museum. For now, I'm giving a solid four stars because while I didn't get to explore the full museum, the sheer delight of the gift shop, the ambiance, and the nutcracker overload still made it a great stop. Another unique gem tucked in the heart of this Bavarian town, errr, Leavenworth!

Tourist attraction in the town of Leavenworth, WA, the Nutcracker Museum has a large selection of…read morenutcrackers both for viewing (in the museum) and for purchase (in the gift shop). The museum requires admission ($5 per adult, free for active military family), On the day we went, there was a table of donated nutcrackers being sold for $5 (compared to the $100+ for new imported ones), which attracted our attention (and our dollars).

The Thorp Mill is an old flour mill originally built in 1883 that has been beautifully restored…read more It is striking see the before and after pictures of the building online. The before picture makes me wonder if they had to completely rebuild the walls because the building looks like it's about to topple over. After walking through the place, I can confirm that not all the walls have been rebuilt. The walls around the milling equipment look like they are a hundred years old and would be very drafty in the winter. The milling equipment is in remarkable condition for being 100 years old. I'm sure none of it works now but it's easy to see how it might have worked and the full milling process. One interesting fact is that the grain has to run through the mill 13 times before it is ground down enough to be flour. That would be a tremendous amount of energy and machining to create one bag of flour. In order to create the mill, they diverted the Yakima River water into manmade pools before it flowed through the mill, powering the machines. These pools froze over in the winter, creating another product that could be shipped East: ice. They chopped the ice into large blocks then stored them in sawdust to be sold at a later time. It was an early example of a seasonal business: flour in the summer and ice in the winter.

Very nice gallery with beautiful collection from local artist. Even though its permanent collection…read moredoesn't consist of many arts, It has enough to tell its local uniqueness so I would highly recommend anyone who visited Ellensburg to visit here. Admission is free. Besides, they also has a great space for contemporary local artists with direct sell. So if you found a piece you really like, you actually can purchase it directly, which I did.

More than a museum. It contains the works of John Clymer, a noted Ellensburg western artist. Many…read morewestern and native American items denoting Ellensburg's history. Also a great gift shop with unique western style items

This was a really cool surprise find recently! The trolley in Yakima is the last remaining…read moreintercity Trolley car in the USA as it goes to Selah in the summer time - very cool stuff! We saddled yo and came down to check out the Trolley and associated Trolley museum when Santa was in town going on rides downtown, and my what a lovely time it was. The trolley runs on weekends and holidays during the summer months and then at random times throughout the remainder of the year. One of those times is a couple weekends in the winter for the Santa Trolley- a lovely ride where St. Nick jumps on and says hello to the kids. The trip was $5 per person and took about 25 minutes. The kids got to say hi to Santa and the group sang Christmas carols. It was a delight! The museum is relatively small, but has some great small exhibits taking about the history of the cars, both in terms of how they run and how they fit into the area. The Trolleys, in Yakima, have been around over 100 years and the cars that are running have as well - they're the 1776 and 1976, and these are the street car numbers rather than when they were built. The actual cars are downright beautiful. Largely original interior with seats that reverse direction depending on whether you're coming or going. The conductors are super friendly and all volunteers for what is truly a labor of love to preserve something that is unique and very historical. Bravo to this place for continuing to pull off some great events and maintaining a piece of the past so all of us can continue to enjoy it!

600volts to power this trolly!! Due to our growing experimental pharmacological camping population…read more(drug seeking, without home, copper stealing folks), the trolly cars of today must be powered by a diesel generator. Today, we had the opportunity to ride during the Memorial Day weekend. The route covered Yakima to Selah and lasted about a half hour each way. Before departure, we were given a very great history lesson on the trolleys and system in Yakima. It's worth the ride just for the history if you're into to the "past" of how things come to be. This was great for the whole family!

Really enjoyed this spacious and visually interesting museum. An exceptional variety of exhibits…read more Each very well done. You can be assured that there is something to interest everyone. A gem.

The entry cost is not enough, in my opinion. We don't take into account how much donations do for…read moreus. The exhibitions hold memories that go way back. I'm thankful that the 8$ I paid allowed me to explore the past. Plan a few hours, take the time to read the placards, grab the token key and listen to audios. It's a few hours required kind of experience, worth it.

What a amazing blast into history. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The ideas that they…read morehave displayed are a wonderful event of our history. I will be coming back.

I loved it!! I love history museums generally and they really did do well with this one. I would…read morehave happily paid for it. They had a lot of different galleries and each one was very interesting. My 10 year old loved it as well!