Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center

Trivia Night
2024-12-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Bring your friends and best your competitors in a game of trivia at the museum!
Teams of up to 6 players will compete for prizes in this evening of challenging trivia. Bring your own snacks and we will have wine or beer for purchase for those 21 years and older.
Admission is $1 per person. Registration prior to the event is recommended.
REGISTER HERE

American Farmer Screening - Tom Mathison: The Growing Season
2024-12-21 11:00 - 11:30 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
On Saturday, join us in a documentary screening about the agricultural industry in honor of our featured exhibit American Farmer.
Film description:
“A true rags to riches story, this half-hour documentary follows the life of Tom Mathison from his humble beginnings on the family farm, to the foxholes of World War II, to his missteps and struggles as a small farmer in the 1950s on the way to becoming a major force in the world tree-fruit industry as founder of Stemilt Fruit. A high tolerance for risk, an unparalleled work ethic and an absolute refusal to fail were his hallmarks.”
Admission to each screening will be included with museum admission. Learn more about American Farmer here.

HALF DAY - CHRISTMAS EVE
2024-12-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
The Museum will close early at 1 PM. Museum operations will resume on Thursday, December 26, at 10 AM.

CLOSED - CHRISTMAS DAY
2024-12-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States

American Farmer presents: Guided Family Tours
2024-12-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Wondering how to keep the kids entertained over winter break? Step into the shoes of an American farmer on our guided family tour — a journey perfect for curious kids and grown-ups alike!
Children will explore historic photos, learn the age-old art of rope making, see fascinating antique tools like our vintage apple sorter in action, and finish the day with a lively old-fashioned barn dance.
Tours are on Friday, December 27, and Saturday, December 28, at 10 AM & 1 PM.
Registration costs $4 per person, but is free for members. Pre-registration is required.
REGISTER FOR 10 AM TOUR
REGISTER FOR 1 PM TOUR

American Farmer Screening - Gee Whiz: The Apples of Grady Auvil
2024-12-28 12:00 - 12:30 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
On Saturday, join us in a documentary screening about the agricultural industry in honor of our featured exhibit American Farmer.
Film description:
“Guru, saint, sage and occasional pain in the appleseed. The story of a small-town farmer who saw the future in his fruit trees. This half-hour documentary undertakes an intimate exploration into the life and lessons of the late, legendary fruit grower as he took risks and persevered through every doubt to bring the Granny Smith apple, the Rainier cherry and the Fuji apple, among other new varieties, into the American mainstream.”
Admission to each screening will be included with museum admission. Learn more about American Farmer here.

2025 Write on the River Writers Competition
2025-01-01 - 2025-03-03 | WA
16th ANNUAL WRITERS COMPETITION
Do you have a memoir brewing? Got good pages filed away? Feeling inspired to finish that story? Winter is a fine time to hone your writing or create something brand new, and the 2025 Writers Competition is a great way to reach discerning readers.
Write On The River, in partnership with the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, will award $1200 in cash prizes to writers of fiction or nonfiction. Submissions are 1000-word maximum, either a complete work or beginning pages. Anyone residing in Eastern Washington is eligible to submit entries between January 1, 2025 to March 3, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Guidelines and criteria are now available at writeontheriver.org.
Please note: Registration costs $20 per entry. Applicants also have the option to receive a set of three critiques for an additional $20.
REGISTER HERE

CLOSED - NEW YEAR'S DAY
2025-01-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States

Winter Break Bash!
2025-01-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Join us for a day of free museum admission, crafts, games, cocoa, snacks, and more as we celebrate Winter Break! This event will include a winter-themed storytime at 11 AM and bingo for kiddos at 2 PM.
This event is free and open to the public thanks to the generous support of Numerica Credit Union.

Family Saturday
2025-01-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Enjoy free admission to the Museum during Family Saturday!

Every first Saturday of the month, the community can explore the Museum for free between 10 AM to 4 PM.

Yoga Basics with Dianne
2025-01-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Wells House, 625 Nelson Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Improve your flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation using basic yoga postures and breathing techniques while enjoying the charm of the Wells House.
Dianne McCammon will lead this small, adults-only yoga series. Yoga Basics is slower-paced and focuses on developing a clear and safe alignment of fundamental postures. This series of classes is designed for beginners, those recovering from injury or anyone wanting to refine their current practice. Come learn, play, and maybe even break a sweat in a supportive environment. All bodies are welcome.
Dianne is certified at the 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance and is a Registered Yoga Therapist with International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Classes are between January 6-29, Mondays and Wednesdays, starting at 10 AM.
You may choose to take the class one or two days per week.
Prices for January:

One day series, either Monday or Wednesday, is $50 for members and $60 for non-members.
Class on both Monday and Wednesday is $90 for members and $110 for non-members.
Class for a single drop-in day is $15. Register for a drop-in session here.

REGISTER HERE
Disclaimer

Please bring your mat and water. Space is limited. This class series is located on the Wenatchee Valley College Campus at 625 Nelson Avenue. Unfortunately, the Wells House is not currently ADA accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Multicultural Fest
2025-01-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Celebrate the rich diversity of our region!
Join us for Martin Luther King, Jr. Multicultural Fest on Saturday, January 18 from 10 AM – 3 PM. This FREE event is a celebration of the rich diversity of our region.
Visitors will learn about the diverse array of cultural and heritage groups that shape the tapestry of our community. There will be booths displaying art, crafts, and pictures of different cultures. Kids will learn and connect with cultural traditions through arts and crafts. Each child will receive a passport and travel to each cultural booth to earn a stamp in their passport.
In the Performance Area, watch as dancers, performers, and musicians light up the stage throughout the day. During this program, the City of Wenatchee will award the winners of the 2025 Wenatchee Valley Uplift Awards. The Uplift Awards Ceremony will start at 11 AM.
Nominated individuals include Catholic Charities Behavioral Health and Crisis Program Director Steven Hightower, Public Defender Stephen Krake, NCW Libraries Latino Services Manager Claudia Bovee and Edward Jones Financial Advisor Mina Gomez.
Nominated organizations include OUT- North Central Washington, the Community for the Advancement of Family Education (CAFÉ), the Interfaith Justice Coalition and the Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center. Learn more about the Uplift Awards nominees here.
To close out our event, Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation (IRRF) will provide a traditional salmon bake meal. It is first come, first served, and by donation.
Thank you to NCW Equity Alliance and the Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation (IRRF) for partnering with us for this event. This event is sponsored by Chelan County PUD.

MUSEUM CLOSED
2025-01-22 - 2025-01-23 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
The museum will be closed all day Wednesday, January 22, through Thursday, January 23, for staff training. We apologize for the inconvenience.

MakerSpace presents: Robotics Afterschool Program
2025-01-22 15:30 - 18:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Join our Robotics Afterschool Program for students ages 9-11 years old!
If your child is passionate about robots, coding, and engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for them to explore the future of STEM!
Down in our MakerSpace, our young innovators will build and program robots, work together as a team, and develop problem-solving skills alongside our robotics expert. Later on, students will have a chance to compete regionally with other young engineers and showcase their coding skills!
Participants must be between 9-11 years old at the time of registration to be eligible for competition.
Starts September 25th.
Every Wednesday, between 3:30-6PM.
Registration for the full Robotics Afterschool Program costs $500 for members and $550 for non-members. Registration is required due to limited spots.
Join the waitlist here, or contact the museum at 509-888-6240 or Info@wvmcc.org.

Irish Social Dancing at the Museum
2025-01-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Join us for an extra Irish Social Dancing class at the Museum!
The An Daire Academy of Irish Dance is hosting a beginner-friendly class for adults on Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 6:30-7:30 PM. Prospective dancers will be tapping to the rhythms of Ireland alongside seasoned dancers. Guests are recommended to wear comfortable clothing and sneakers/walking shoes.
Classes are $5 for members and $7 for non-members.
Registration is recommended and can be found here.
Want a more in-depth course into Irish Dancing? Check out our 6-week Irish Céilí dance course here.

Yoga Basics with Dianne
2025-02-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Wells House, 625 Nelson Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Improve your flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation using basic yoga postures and breathing techniques while enjoying the charm at the museum
Dianne McCammon will lead this small, adults-only yoga series. Yoga Basics is slower-paced and focuses on developing a clear and safe alignment of fundamental postures. This series of classes is designed for beginners, those recovering from injury or anyone wanting to refine their current practice. Come learn, play, and maybe even break a sweat in a supportive environment. All bodies are welcome.
Dianne is certified at the 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance and is a Registered Yoga Therapist with International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Please bring your mat and water. Space is limited.
Classes are between February 3-26, Mondays and Wednesdays, starting at 10 AM.
There will be no class on Wednesday, February 12.
You may choose to take the class one or two days per week.
Prices for February:

Monday classes are $50 for members and $60 for non-members.
Wednesday classes are $40 for members and $50 for non-members.
Class on both Monday and Wednesday is $80 for members and $100 for non-members.
Class for a single drop-in day is $15. Register for a drop-in session here.

REGISTER HERE

Disclaimer
Please bring your mat and water. Space is limited. This class series is located on the Wenatchee Valley College Campus at 625 Nelson Avenue. Unfortunately, the Wells House is not currently ADA accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Irish Céilí Dancing: A 6-Week Class Series
2025-02-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Step into the ancient Celtic rhythms of Céilí dancing!
Céilí (pronounced “kay-lee”) dancing is a traditional form of Irish group dancing. Pairs or groups will dance along to lively Irish folk music, giving beginners and experts an opportunity to work together as a community. No prior dance experience is necessary!
In this 6-week class series, the An Daire Academy of Irish Dance will teach students the basics of footwork, coordinate with a partner, and feel the rhythm of traditional Celtic folk music. Céilí dancing is a social activity, so expect to laugh, dance, and connect with fellow students in a supportive environment.
This class series will take place on February 4th, 12th, 18th, 25th, March 4th, and March 11th from 6:30-7:30 PM.* On March 14th, classes will conclude with a celebratory dance and party. Light refreshments will be provided, with alcoholic beverages for sale for those 21+.
Instruction is designed for an adult audience. Those wishing to enroll their older child can call our front desk at (509)-888-6240.
Registration for the entire class series costs $60 for members and $70 for non-members. Sign up for all 6 classes at a discount, or feel free to drop in and take a single class for $15 each. Pre-registration is required.
REGISTER HERE
*Note: Classes are on Tuesdays except for Week 2, which is on Wednesday, February 12th.*

CLOSED UNTIL 11 AM
2025-02-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States

The 2024-25 Film and Speaker Series presents: Ubuntu
2025-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Ubuntu: How an Ancient African Concept Can Help Human Flourishing
The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center is honored to have guest lecturer Dr. Itohan M. Idumwonyi present on Ubuntu philosophy on Friday, February 7, 7-9 PM.
Gonzaga University Professor Itohan M. Idumwonyi invites Washingtonians to explore Ubuntu. Ubuntu emphasizes community building, a way to reapproach our relationships so we can break the artificial borders that separate us and look out for one another. Directing one’s own humanity to others helps us navigate beyond superficial solutions to rethink, adapt, and foster human interconnectedness.
This lecture is free to everyone. Pre-registration is recommended and can be found here.
The 2024-25 Film and Speaker Series is sponsored by Gesa Credit Union. This speaker event is brought to you by Humanities Washington.
