Last updated: 1/14/2011
Ilwaco, Washington
Street Address
115 SE Lake Street
Ilwaco, WA 98624
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 153
Ilwaco, WA 98624

Hours

Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday Noon - 4:00 pm

Admissions

Adult - $5.00
Senior - $4.00
Youth (12-17) $2.50
Children (6-11) $1.00
Undr 6 - Free

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Nancy Olson, Director
Barbara Minard, Collections Manager and Exhibits
Joan Mann, Research Librarian
Description

The Ilwaco Heritage Museum has as its mission the preservation and interpretation of the heritage of the Columbia-Pacific region. By presenting ehibits, both permanent and temporary, and programs reflecting the rich culture of this area, the Museum provides an educational experience for young and old alike. The reserach Library also provides for family research and access to old photos for copying.

History

The Ilwaco Heritage Museum will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2008. It was started by local visionary Noreen Robinson who saw a need for place to preserve and present the rich cultural heritage of our area.

Artifact Collections
Arifacts reflect the heritage connected to the fishing, logging, and farming history of the settplers in this area. The Columbia River is a site of much exploration and history of the maritime trades.
Research Collections

We have documents, books and pictures reflecting the history of the lower Colimbia Pacific area. Research Librarians are available to assist.

Educational Programs

At this point programs are primarily exhibitions,gallery tours and lecures. There are no educational materials availble for loan.

Library
Access: General Public
Appointment required: No
Publications

A quarterly newsletter, Tidings
Exhibitions
Museum Events
DISCLAIMER
This information, including business hours, addresses and contact information is provided for general reference purposes only. No representation is made or warranty is given as to its content or the reliability thereof. User assumes all risk of use. Stories USA, Inc. and its content suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or delay resulting from such use. Please call ahead to verify the dates, the location and directions.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Western Museums Association’s (WMA) 2023 Annual Meeting

October 5 - 8, 2023

Pasedena, California

New England Museum Association 2023 Conference

November 8 - 10, 2023

Portland, Maine

Small Museum Association 2023 Conference

February 19 - 21, 2024

Richmond, Virginia

2024 California Association of Museums Conference Announced

March 10 - 14, 2024

Location TBD

RECENT UPDATES

Museums

10/03 National Orphan Train Complex

Concordia, Kansas

09/28 Pleasant Hill Historical Society

Pleasant Hill, Missouri

09/27 THE VON HOFFMAN HOUSE

Medora, North Dakota

09/27 Medora Doll House - now The Von Hoffman House

Medora, North Dakota

09/27 Border Air Museum

Douglas, Arizona

Museum Vendors

10/02 Stories USA, Inc.

Ellicott City, Maryland

08/30 John Scott, Conservator of Art and Architecture

New York, New York

08/18 Holt Experiential

High Point, North Carolina

08/01 Stories USA, Inc.

Ellicott City, Maryland

07/28 Zone Display Cases

Charlesbourg, Canada

Museum Associations

09/28 Southeastern Museums Conference

Atlanta, Georgia

09/28 New England Museum Association

Arlington, Massachusetts

09/27 Florida Association of Museums

Tallahassee, Florida