Listen to this article
Location:
The Kittitas County Historical Museum is located in historic Downtown Ellensburg.
The lovely city was platted in 1875 at the intersection of two major trading routes and still remains today within access of major highways – I-90, US Hwy 97, and I-82.
With a variety of stores and restaurants, and numerous events and activities happening at Central Washington University and other cultural destinations in Kittitas County, our community offers quite the visitor experience.
114 E. 3rd Ave., Ellensburg WA 98926
(509) 925-3778
Open Monday through Saturday 10am – 4pm
Closed Sundays
Location:
The Kittitas County Historical Museum is located in historic Downtown Ellensburg. The lovely city was platted in 1875 at the intersection of two major trading routes and still remains today within access of major highways – I-90, US Hwy 97, and I-82. With a variety of stores and restaurants, and numerous events and activities happening at Central Washington University and other cultural destinations in Kittitas County, our community offers quite the visitor experience.
114 E. 3rd Ave., Ellensburg WA 98926
(509) 925-3778
Open Monday through Saturday 10am – 4pm
Closed Sundays
Admission:
Admission to the Museum is FREE – but donations are always appreciated.
Special events and activities may have a fee.
Parking:
Museum Parking
Parking is only available on nearby public streets in front of and near the Museum for 3 hours Monday-Saturday. Parking is regularly enforced by the City of Ellensburg Police Department.
Tenant Parking
Off-street parking is only available for Cadwell Apartments tenants. These reserved parking spaces are located immediately adjacent to the Museum.
Bags
Please leave all bags, packages, food, and drinks at the front desk. This will enable an easier opportunity to experience and explore the museum.
Admission:
Admission to the Museum is FREE – but donations are always appreciated.
Special events and activities may have a fee.
Parking:
Museum Parking
Parking is only available on nearby public streets in front of and near the Museum for 3 hours Monday-Saturday. Parking is regularly enforced by the City of Ellensburg Police Department.
Tenant Parking
Off-street parking is only available for Cadwell Apartments tenants. These reserved parking spaces are located immediately adjacent to the Museum.
Bags:
Please leave all bags, packages, food, and drinks at the front desk. This will enable an easier opportunity to experience and explore the museum.
Cameras:
Still photography and videotaping for personal use only is allowed throughout the Museum, with some exceptions (those will be identified with “no photography” signage). Flash photography is not permitted. Commercial recording is permitted with approval by the Museum Director. No photographs or videos may be reproduced or distributed for sale without written permission.
Cameras:
Still photography and videotaping for personal use only is allowed throughout the Museum, with some exceptions (those will be identified with “no photography” signage). Flash photography is not permitted. Commercial recording is permitted with approval by the Museum Director. No photographs or videos may be reproduced or distributed for sale without written permission.
Accessibility:
Visitors with Disabilities
All public areas within the Museum are wheelchair accessible. The public restroom is also wheelchair accessible.
Group Tours
Groups are encouraged to visit and conduct a self-guided tour through all the wonderful exhibits on display in the Museum. Groups wishing for a staff welcome and introduction to the Museum before their tour should contact us in advance of their planned arrival.
Groups interested in a guided tour experience through the Museum exhibits, they should visit our Field Trips page to learn more about the different opportunities available.
If groups are interested in Downtown Walking Tours, there are two options to choose from: Self-Guided Walking Tours and Guided Walking Tours. Please visit each respective page to learn more about these opportunities.
Families
Our Museum is a great place to bring the family, learn about local history, and share stories! We offer scavenger hunts, hands-on (touch) items, educational opportunities, and many ways to get engaged with local history. We also have a changing station in our public restroom.
Wireless Access
Free Wi-Fi. Please ask at Front Desk for Password.
Accessibility:
Visitors with Disabilities
All public areas within the Museum are wheelchair accessible. The public restroom is also wheelchair accessible.
Group Tours
Groups are encouraged to visit and conduct a self-guided tour through all the wonderful exhibits on display in the Museum. Groups wishing for a staff welcome and introduction to the Museum before their tour should contact us in advance of their planned arrival.
Groups interested in a guided tour experience through the Museum exhibits, they should visit our Field Trips page to learn more about the different opportunities available.
If groups are interested in Downtown Walking Tours, there are two options to choose from: Self-Guided Walking Tours and Guided Walking Tours. Please visit each respective page to learn more about these opportunities.
Families
Our Museum is a great place to bring the family, learn about local history, and share stories! We offer scavenger hunts, hands-on (touch) items, educational opportunities, and many ways to get engaged with local history. We also have a changing station in our public restroom.
Wireless Access
Free Wi-Fi. Please ask at Front Desk for Password.
Resources:
- Central Washington Outdoor
- Central Washington University
- Cle Elum Downtown Association
- Discover Cle Elum
- Ellensburg Downtown Association
- Hotel Windrow
- Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
- Kittitas Valley Culture.com
- MyEllensburg.com
- Roslyn Downtown Association
- Visit Kittitas
- Wild Horse Renewable Energy Center
- Why Roslyn?
Museum Use Policy:
For a list of other Museum rules and regulations, please see our Museum Use Policy.
