Attraction Spotlight - Lewis County Historical Museum

Located in the historic 1912 Northern Pacific Railway depot, the Lewis County Historical Museum offers interesting and educational displays about the early settlements and pioneer life in Lewis County, the oldest county in Washington State.  This beautiful historic facility is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Explore exhibits depicting a blacksmith shop, general store, firefighting equipment, logging, and farming tools.  Learn about the importance of our rail history.  A Native American exhibit features both the Cowlitz and Chehalis Tribes.  Children will have fun in the special hands-on area just for them!  Railroad buffs will enjoy the operating HO scale model railroad.

The Museum store has a plethora of books by local authors, videos, photographs, old postcards, souvenirs, and more about the great history and heritage of Lewis County.  We invite you to peruse through a treasure-trove of items.

The Museum hosts a number of annual, family-friendly events throughout the year.

Special Events
Pioneer Pie Social at Claquato Church
Pancake Breakfast
Model Train Show & Swap Meet
Haunted Night at the Museum
Evening with the Authors
Pictures with Santa

Special Exhibits & Displays in 2014
125th Anniversary of The Chronicle Exhibit
Logging & Timber Display
125th Anniversary of Washington State Exhibit
Winter Village Display
Model Railroad Club Train Display

Hours & Admission
Tues – Fri 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Adults $5  |  Seniors and Children (7-18 years) $4
Museum Members and Children (6 years & under) Visit Free

Visit LewisCountyMuseum.net for driving directions, and information about membership, and private & group tours.