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B Reactor Museum Association
Richland, Washington

The B Reactor Museum Association is working to preserve as a museum the Hanford B. Reactor, the first full-scale nuclear reactor in the world, located on the Hanford Site 40 miles north of Richland.

Ballard Locks - Hiram Chittenden Locks
Seattle, Washington

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Military

The Locks & Ship Canal were built over 100 years ago as a Commercial Navigation Route to Develop the City of Seattle. The Locks still contribute over $1.2 Billion/yr. to the Seattle economy and are the Nation's busiest. However, no fees are charged and funding comes from the Federal Government (not Seattle).

Beaux Arts Gallery - CLOSED
Pasco, Washington

Art

Beaux Arts has closed and is no longer in business.

Bellevue Community College Gallery
Bellevue, Washington

Art

Big Bend Historical Society
Wilbur, Washington

Historical Society

Black Diamond Historical Society
Black Diamond, Washington

Specialized

The old train tracks in front of our museum have a restored caboose and coal car sitting on them. The museum is full of donated artifacts from Black Diamond and surrounding communities that pertain to a company owned coal mining town. There are many historical pictures and a simulated coal mine complete with electric engine and coal car. The Black Diamond original two man jail is located on our grounds as well as wash shed and fire station with hand fire pulled hose cart. Inside the museum you will find displays of a Doctors Office, Parlor, Kitchen, School Room, Barbershop, Candy Shop, Train dispatch office, Post Office within our General Store, Sewing Machines, Office Machines, Washing Machines, Automobile and Truck engines and Transmissions.

Bloedel Reserve
Bainbridge Island, Washington

Arboretum, Botanical Garden

One of the top-ten public gardens in the United States, noted for 150 acres of landscaped gardens & preserved Northwest forest.

Boundary Dam Visitor Gallery
Metaline Falls, Washington

Burien Arts Gallery
Seattle, Washington

Art

Bainbridge Island Historical Museum
Bainbridge Island, Washington

History

The Bainbridge Island Historical Museum is located in the heart of downtown Winslow, three blocks from the Seattle-Bainbridge ferry terminal. A 1908 restored island schoolhouse features the main exhibit gallery containing a nationally award-winning exhibit "An Island Story". The museum’s research library (free to the public) contains subject and biographical files, oral histories, videos, books, and historic photographs. The history of Bainbridge Island covers a wide range of historic eras and themes, including Native American culture, early explorers, lumber and shipbuilding industries, agriculture, WWII, and the Japanese American Internment histories. Visit the museum store for books, children’s gifts and other historic souvenirs.

Battle Days Museum
Rosalia, Washington

General, History

Bellevue Art Museum
Bellevue, Washington

Art

The Bellevue Art Museum is dedicated to the creative process. Its focus is on contemporary Northwest art and national and international influences. BAM serves the Puget Sound region through tours, camps, special programs, and community forums that provi

Benton County Historical Museum
Prosser, Washington

History

Bigelow House Museum
Olympia, Washington

History, Historic House

Bothell Historical Museum Society
Bothell, Washington

History, Historical Society

Bremerton Historic Ships Association
Bremerton, Washington

General, History, Historical Society, Military, Specialized

The Bremerton Historic Ships Association was created in 1988 as a non-profit organization to acquire vessels, operate programs, and activities for educational, historic, and memorial purposes. The vision of a naval heritage vessel on the Bremerton Waterfront became a reality when the USS TURNER JOY was located here in 1991.

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Seattle, Washington

Anthropology, Children's, Culture, History, Natural History, Nature Centers

The Burke Museum creates a better understanding of the world and our place in it. The museum is responsible for Washington State collections of natural history and cultural heritage, and for sharing the knowledge that makes them meaningful. The Burke welcomes a broad and diverse audience and provides a community gathering place that nurtures life-long learning and encourages respect, responsibility, and reflection.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

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

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

July 24 - August 3, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

Laurens, South Carolina

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida

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