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Permanant Exhibit

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All Ages

Location

114 E 3rd Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926

Ellensburg Blue Agate

Permanent Exhibits

Permanant Exhibit

Over 50 samples of Ellensburg Blue Agate are featured in the ongoing Rock and Mineral display, which is the largest collection held by a museum. These beautiful stones range in size, style, and vary from being raw to polished.

The first record of Ellensburg Blue Agates was in March 1905 when Austin Mires, Ellensburg’s first mayor, found a set of stones and sent them to jewelers in Seattle to be set into rings for his wife – and over 100 years later, the beautiful stones continue to fascinate seekers from all across the world.

More to Explore at the Museum

Weaving Circle

October 7, 2024

This event provides a space for weavers to bring their projects and work, share, learn and enjoy. These events are open to the community at large!

Lecture: “And it Has Pockets! The Battle for Women’s Clothing Equality

October 3, 2024

Diane Johnston, a theatrical costume designer, will present “And It Has Pockets! The Battle for Women’s Clothing Equality” on Thursday, October 3rd at 6pm.

Great Ellensburg Fire

Permanent Exhibit

This exhibit takes a look at the various causes of the fire, and the possible motives behind each. It features newspaper clippings, historic photographs, and even a clock that survived the fire.