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Museum Use Policy
Admissions & Donations
Donations are welcome in place of an admission fee. For hours, admission details, and planning your visit, please see our Visit page.
Please Do Not Touch
Items on exhibit may not be touched. Objects designated for hands-on interaction will be identified with “orange hand” signage.
Bags, Food, & Drinks
Please leave bags, food, and drinks at the front desk while exploring the Museum. This helps us protect the exhibits and collections.
Photography & Video
Personal photography and video are welcome! Please do not use flash, follow posted “no photography” signs, and be respectful of other visitors.
Photos and videos are for personal use only. Publishing or using them for business, media, or promotional purposes requires written permission from the Museum Director.
For image use, reproduction requests, or publication permissions, please refer to our Research Requests & Fees page.
Research Requests
Looking for information about a person, place, building, or event in Kittitas County? We’re happy to help you get started!
Research requests must be submitted through our research request process. Museum staff cannot conduct in-depth research during regular visiting hours or at the front desk. Some requests may require additional staff time and fees.
Gift Shop
Unpaid merchandise must remain in the shop or at the front desk until purchased. Learn more about visiting the Museum on our Visit page.
Staff-Only Areas
Staff areas, including collection storage spaces, are not open to the public.
Respectful Visits
Visitors are expected to respect the Museum, its staff, volunteers, and other visitors at all times.
Disruptive or unsafe behavior may result in removal from the premises.
Personal Items
The Museum is not responsible for lost, stolen, or unattended personal items.
Photo & Video Notice
Visitors may be photographed or recorded for Museum purposes, including promotional use.
The Museum is monitored by video cameras.
Entry Agreement
Use of the Museum constitutes agreement to these terms and conditions.
Policies may be updated as needed.
Kittitas County Historical Museum
Operated by the Kittitas County Historical Society, a private nonprofit organization