Last updated: 2/25/2012
Walla Walla, Washington
Street Address
214 N. ColvilleWalla Walla, WA 99362
Mailing Address
Walla Walla, WA 99362

Hours

Year round
Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Admissions

Suggested Donation $4.00 Adults $3.00 Students/Seniors

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Kirsten Schober
phone: 509-529-4373
Donna Gardner
phone:
e-mail:
Susan Swayne
phone:
Description

The Kirkman House is the only house museum in Walla Walla. William Kirkman was a gold miner from England who traveled America before he settled in Walla Walla. He became a cattle rancher and built his home in 1880. It has Victorian lady figurehead keyston

Artifact Collections

The museum houses artifacts that represent Walla Walla family life between 1880 and 1930.

Research Collections

The textile library houses research materials on traditional textile industry.

Educational Programs

The museum currently has its permanent exhibit, tours, docent program and spinning classes. We do have fees for the spinning classes.

Governance

The Kirkman House is a private non profit organization.

Library
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members
Appointment required: Yes
Publications

We issue four newsletters each year.

Exhibitions
Museum Events
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MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Museum Trustee Association Spring Forum 2024

April 10 - 14, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia

Texas Association of Museums 2024 Lubock Annual Conference

April 14 - 17, 2024

Lubbock, Texas

2024 Colorado-Wyoming ANNUAL MEETING

May 1 - 4, 2024

Worland, Wyoming

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

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Museum Associations

03/07 South Carolina Federation of Museums

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