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Ages

All Ages

Location

114 E 3rd Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926

Neon Signs

Permanent Exhibits

Bright, bold, and beautiful! These dazzling signs from Ellensburg and Kittitas County’s past have been restored, allowing the neon lights to once again delight locals and visitors alike. Signs on permanent display include the Valley Café, Button Jewelers, Downtown Pharmacy, Ranch Tavern, and Starlight Lounge.

More to Explore at the Museum

Weaving Circle

August 4, 2025, 6 PM - 8 PM

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!

Guided History Walking Tour

August 24, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Learn about Downtown Ellensburg’s history and heritage through free guided walking tour with historian Mike McCloskey!

Museum Store Sunday

November 30, 2025, 10 AM - 4 PM

On Sunday, November 30, 2025, the Kittitas County Historical Museum in historic Downtown Ellensburg invites shoppers to participate in Museum Store Sunday, an annual holiday shopping day supporting cultural institutions and their stores.