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!

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

The oldest complete telephone museum west of the Mississippi. Many displays covering the history…read moreof telephone technology. The museum also has a collection of coal mining, banking and post office items, as well as historic Cle Elum photos. The building was the location of the last operated assisted, switchboard phone company in the Pacific Northwest Bell system. Very small museum, but holds quite a number of interesting displays.

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

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.

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.

Parking is available on-site and in front of the building for free of charge. When I visited the…read moreWenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Centre in the summer of 2021, hand sanitizer was provided by the front desk and masks were required due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The worker at the front desk was friendly and helpful in getting the admission purchased and getting us on our way exploring the museum. Exhibits span multiple floors across a main building and an annex. My favorite exhibit was the one on the Great Northern Railway, located upstairs in the main museum building. Informational placards were spaced around a model train system (diorama) that one could signal the model train to run. The scene the train ran included depictions of the actual railway and moved slow enough we could walk along with it as it traversed the model tracks. The information did a good job incorporating the physical geography, natural hazard, and social aspects that played a significant role in the building and establishment of the railway. The second exhibit I found captivating was the apple industry-related exhibit located on the ground-level in the annex. I have lived in Washington State for over 20 years and am familiar with the importance the fruit carries for the state, however the exhibit did a good job of highlighting some of the technical aspects of day-to-day work in the apple industry and the importance of the industry in Wenatchee Valley more specifically. Appreciated the local-context the information posted provided. All around the exhibits were wonderful and I especially loved the Liberty Organ, it was my first time seeing the innards of an organ like that.

A friend of mine was giving a presentation here earlier in the year, and I dropped by for moral…read moresupport. This museum is located downtown, and from what I could see, the focus is on local history. It sounds like this museum has several programs & presentations throughout the year and offer the community many interesting exhibits. So if you want to get the lowdown on the Native communities of the area, or what life has been like in this beautiful part of the country, you should drop on by.

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).

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!