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Permanent Exhibits
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.
July 26, 2026, 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us for a spirited afternoon exploring local legends and Prohibition-era stories with stops at the Puget Sound Energy’s Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility & Renewable Energy Center, the Kittitas County Historical Museum, and Elk Heights Distillery. Three stops. One wild story.
June 22, 2026, 6 PM - 8 PM
🪶 Beading Beauties meets every 4th Monday from 6–8 PM at the Kittitas County Historical Museum. Celebrate the art, history, and creativity of beadwork in a welcoming space for culture, craft, and community.
August 7, 2026, 5 PM - 7 PM
Join us to experience and explore the history, heritage, and culture of Kittitas County.