The core function of Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center is to preserve and protect artifacts, photographs and printed materials which illustrate the rich history of the Wenatchee Valley. Some of these objects are on display in the Museum; others are housed in our collections in the lower level of our two-building facility. Items on display and in collections are rotated as part of preservation and documentation. Collections artifacts and archives are identified, photographed, and filed in a database. They are then properly housed and stored in a temperature-controlled environment to protect from deterioration.
- During this time, we will not be able to accept new donations into the collection.
- We will, however, keep a record of all donation offers and reach out to potential donors once the Museum is ready to begin accepting objects again.
- In special circumstances, the Museum may accept significant donations at the discretion of the Curator of Collections.
PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF THE ORIGINAL ITEM(S) AT THE MUSEUM UNLESS
YOU HAVE MADE PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE COLLECTIONS MANAGER.
The Museum also offers research services which are handled on a first-come, first-served basis, and members of the museum receive priority for requests. Due to the remodel project and relocation of our collections, please expect longer wait times for research services.
Before submitting a RESEARCH REQUEST FORM or the
PHOTOGRAPH REQUEST FORM, please read the entirety of the
RESEARCH SERVICES & FEES to understand the associated rules and fees.
Please read the COLLECTIONS FAQs to learn more about our collections policies and procedures, and if you have more questions, please reach out to the contact information provided below.
Contact Info: Anna Spencer, Collections Manager
Phone: (509) 661-1933
Email: [email protected]
Mailing: 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801