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A Night at the Museum 2023
Tickets to the Museum's signature fundraiser are available now!

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All the Sacrifices You’ve Made
Todos los Sacrificios Que has Hecho
A Project by Borderland Collective.

A new exhibit coming to the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center in October 2023.

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Bus Tours with Ken Lacy: Grand Coulee Ice
Join Ken Lacy on a tour of the Moses Coulee and Waterville Plateau on Saturday, Oct. 21.

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Haunted Museum
Journey through the museum's creepy underground hallways, intricate mazes, secret passageways, and several themed rooms that rival scenes from Hollywood horror classics.

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The Museum is open to the public Tuesday – Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information about visiting the Museum, call our Guest Services staff at 509-888-6240.

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Free Museum Admission – 8/16/2023

August 15, 2023 – We’re happy to announce that admission to the Museum will be free tomorrow, Wednesday, August 16,…

Barbie: The History of Dolls within the Wenatchee Valley

Note: This is not an exhibit within the museum. These photos are not currently available for viewing within the museum,…

Oppenheimer: A Look Back into Wenatchee During WWII

Note: This is not an exhibit within the museum. These photos are not currently available for viewing within the museum,…

Celebrating the Burke Hill Apartments

May 24, 2023 – For Preservation Month, we’d like to celebrate the Burke Hill Apartments! The Burke Hill was built…

Enter to Win a Piece of Eco Wenatchee!

May 22, 2023 – Did you know that you have a shot at taking home a piece of our new…

Youth on the Columbia

May 19, 2023 – We’re excited to announce the return of Youth on the Columbia! Youth on the Columbia is…

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One more day until the museum’s exclusive Night

One more day until the museum’s exclusive Night at the Museum fundraiser! Don't miss out on a night full of food, drinks, and entertainment! Enjoy a fun brewery and cider house, a relaxing coffeehouse, a speakeasy, and a wine bar.

This event is sponsored by @goodfellowbros, North Cascades Bank, PayneWest Insurance, Arno Martinez Law, PLLC, @crunchpak, @town.toyota, @larsongrosscpas, @nwpbroadcasting, and @galleryoneellensburg. This event is also supported by the City of Wenatchee Government and the @cityofeastwenatchee.

We hope to see you tomorrow Saturday, Sep. 30 from 6-9 PM!

More information about this event is available here: www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/event/a-night-at-the-museum-4/. You can also call our front desk at (509)-888-6240.

Meet the former residents of the Wells House girls

Meet the former residents of the Wells House girls dormitory on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6:30-7:30 PM.

These women will discuss what it was like living in the historic Wells House while attending Wenatchee Valley College. Guests can reach the Wells House from 9th Street, leading to 801 Nelson Ave.

General admission is $10, with tickets available online or at the door. You can pre-register here: https://www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/event/wells-house-history-series-an-evening-with-the-dorm-ladies/

Enjoy a night of jazz with the Jazz Jam Quintet du

Enjoy a night of jazz with the Jazz Jam Quintet during Night at the Museum. This exclusive night will feature many local artists and musicians, along with gourmet eats, rare wines, and a silent auction.

This fundraiser supports the Museum’s mission-serving programs, including featured exhibits, MakerSpace, robotics clubs, field trips, student scholarships, community cultural events, and more. We’re excited to see the Jazz Jam Quintet’s performance on Sep. 30, between 6-9 PM.

To reserve your tickets to Night at the Museum, visit our website at www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/event/a-night-at-the-museum-4/ or call 509-888-6240.

You won't want to miss out on exploring breathtaki

You won't want to miss out on exploring breathtaking geological landmarks in the Moses Coulee and the Waterville Plateau during Ken Lacy's bus tour.

On Saturday, Oct. 21, between 9AM to 5 PM, attendees will learn how floodwaters eroded the 50-mile-long Grand Coulee, examine evidence of different basalt flows in the walls of Moses Coulee, and view glacial landforms including kames, drumlins, eskers, and kettles.

From 8:30-9 AM, Lacy will provide a brief lecture in the Performance Hall of the museum before departing for each tour.

You can learn more about this tour and register your tickets here: https://www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/event/bus-tours-with-ken-lacy-grand-coulee-ice/

Don’t miss out on seeing @bjeanmusic perform at

Don’t miss out on seeing @bjeanmusic perform at Night at the Museum. This exclusive night will feature many local artists and musicians, along with gourmet eats, rare wines, and a silent auction.

This fundraiser supports the Museum’s mission-serving programs, including featured exhibits, MakerSpace, robotics clubs, field trips, student scholarships, community cultural events, and more. We’re excited to see Brittany Jean’s performance on Sep. 30, between 6-9 PM.

To reserve your tickets to Night at the Museum, visit our website at www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/event/a-night-at-the-museum-4/ or call 509-888-6240.

We have two free events happening at the museum AN

We have two free events happening at the museum AND at the historic Wells House during First Friday on October 6.

From 4-8 PM, museum guests can get an exclusive look at our new exhibit "All the Sacrifices You've Made/Todos los Sacrificios Que has Hecho." This exhibit serves as an acknowledgment of the contributions, resilience, joys, and sacrifices made by farm workers from Eastern Washington agricultural regions. Thank you to the @washingtonhistory for bringing this experience to our community.

From 5-7 PM, Wells House attendees can view some of the beautiful weddings that took place in the historic home of A.Z. Wells, and explore luxurious spaces such as the bridal suite, the intimate dining room, and the expansive lawn outside.

You can learn about our new exhibit here:
https://www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/event/first-friday-at-the-museum-explore-the-all-the-sacrifices-youve-made-exhibit/

Come see the @theripplefoundationwa's Elder Speak:

Come see the @theripplefoundationwa's Elder Speak: Journey to Wisdom on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 7-9 PM.

Local elders will explore their own lives and share their life experiences, and their wisdom, benefitting both the elder, their families, and the entire community.

This event is part of the museum's Environmental Film and Speaker Series, which features a film or speaker discussing environmental or community issues.

You can learn more about this event here: https://www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/event/environmental-film-and-speaker-series-presents-elder-speak/

Our friends at @galleryoneellensburg in Ellensburg

Our friends at @galleryoneellensburg in Ellensburg are generously donating one ticket to A Night the Museum on Saturday, 9/30 to be given away to one lucky person!

To be entered to win, let us know what local art means to you in the comments. The winner will be chosen from the comments at random on Wednesday, 9/27 at 5:00 PM. The winner must be 21+.

For more information about A Night at the Museum, visit https://www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/event/a-night-at-the-museum-4/ or give us a call at 509-888-6240.

A big thank you to the incredible people at the Ci

A big thank you to the incredible people at the City of Wenatchee and the @cityofeastwenatchee.

The Museum receives ongoing support from both Cities for its mission-serving programs including featured exhibits, MakerSpace, robotics clubs, field trips, student scholarships, community cultural events, and more. We’re delighted to recognize both Cities for their ongoing support of Night at the Museum.

To reserve your tickets to Night at the Museum, visit our website at www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/event/a-night-at-the-museum-4/ or call 509-888-6240.

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One more day until the museum’s exclusive Night at the Museum fundraiser! Don't miss out on a night full of food, drinks, and entertainment! Enjoy a fun brewery and cider house, a relaxing coffeehouse, a speakeasy, and a wine bar.This event is sponsored by Goodfellow Bros, North Cascades Bank, PayneWest Insurance, Arno Martinez Law, PLLC, Crunch Pak, Town Toyota, @Larson Gross CPAs & Consultants, and Northwest Public Broadcasting. This event is also supported by the City of Wenatchee Government and the City of East Wenatchee, Washington Government.We hope to see you tomorrow Saturday, Sep. 30 from 6-9 PM!More information about this event is available here: www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/event/a-night-at-the-museum-4/. You can also call our front desk at (509)-888-6240. ... See MoreSee Less

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Meet the former residents of the Wells House girls dormitory on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6:30-7:30 PM.These women will discuss what it was like living in the historic Wells House while attending Wenatchee Valley College. Guests can reach the Wells House from 9th Street, leading to 801 Nelson Ave.General admission is $10, with tickets available online or at the door. You can pre-register here: www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/event/wells-house-history-series-an-evening-with-the-dorm-ladies/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Ice Age Mystery

Liberty Theater Pipe Organ

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