Two affiliates of the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center have received generous Regional Impact Grants from the Community Foundation of North Central Washington. We truly appreciate this grant funding,…
“The Importance of Contemporary Art in NCW”
Wondering what’s going on in the art world of North Central Washington? A great place to learn about the local art scene – artists, venues, styles, how to get involved…
Museum Board Member’s Corner
From Rozanne Lind, a member of the WVMCC board of trustees, who also helps coordinate Beauty of Bronze: If you happened by Riverfront Park during the last two weeks of…
Fire Ecology Field Trip a Success
Landscape ecologist Paul Hessburg and biologist/photographer John Marshall hit one out of the park on Saturday as they led 25 mature hikers on a field trip to explore fire ecology….
Kids Learn in Forest Classroom
Meet Douglas, one of the Wenatchee Valley Museum’s “forest sprouts,” who greets kids every day at the forest classroom at Squilchuck State Park. Douglas and his 20+ cousins mark learning…
It’s Time to Book Holiday Parties!
As fall quickly approaches, people are beginning to plan for end-of-year holiday events: staff parties, family reunions and receptions. Why not consider the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center as…
No Cowboys and Indians Saturday
Our heritage program “Cowboys and Indians: Not the Hollywood Variety!” scheduled for May 30 has unfortunately been cancelled because one of the speakers just had emergency surgery. Sorry about that!…
Super Summer Adventures
Registration continues for Super Summer Adventures, the museum’s enrichment classes for students entering grades 1 to 7. Choose from several different classes each morning or afternoon: art, science, cooking, computers,…
Film Addresses Kids’ Need of the Great Outdoors
While the foothills of the Wenatchee Valley are ablaze with spring bloom and headlines tout the opening of hiking trails from seasonal closures, too many kids are staying inside with…