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Snohomish County has many museums, which are well worth to visit for children and adults! The Flying Heritage Collection and the Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Tour in Snohomish County show their visitors the past, present and future of aviation. Local history museums and hands on artifacts abound. In addition to historical museums, Snohomish County is home to an award winning children’s museum which offers the kids the opportunity to educate oneself by spending a day full of fun.
Snohomish County has many historical museums well worth the visit.
"A people without history is not redeemed from time,
for history is a pattern of timeless moments."
T. S. Eliot |
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Alderwood Manor Heritage Cottage- Heritage Park
19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood
Come and experience the history of Lynnwood from its roots as Alderwood Manor in the 1920's. Heritage Park features some of Alderwood Manor's earliest structures in various stages of renovation.
Alderwood Manor Heritage Association |
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Blackman House Museum
118 Avenue 'B', Snohomish ..........360-568-5235
"Built in 1878 the cozy family home features two floors of objects both original to the Blackman Family and those donated by the families of other early Snohomish settlers."
Hours: Sat/Sundays 12:00 - 3:00pm through out the year -- please visit the website for additional hours or to arrange a tour. Admission: No admission but donations appreciated |
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Imagine Children's Museum
1502 Wall St, Everett ..........425-258-1006
Discover art, culture, history, and science while having fun!
Hours: Tues-Weds 10am-4pm, Thur-Fri 10am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-5pm, Closed Mondays
Admission: $7.00(Children under 1 are free)
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Edmonds-South Snoh County Historical Society Museum
118 5th Ave N, Edmonds ..........425-774-0900
Fixed and rotating exhibits housed in the 1910 Carnegie Library Building also listed on the Registry of Historic Buildings.
Hours: Wed - Sun 1:00 - 4:00pm
Admission: Suggested donations for admission are $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for students |
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Flying Heritage Collection
3407 109th Street SW….877-FHC-3404
The Flying Heritage Collection facility is located at the southeast corner of Paine Field in Everett, Wash. Set in a 51,000 square foot hangar, FHC is a private collection of great rarity, rather than a formal museum. The aircraft are displayed alongside engaging, comprehensive exhibits. It showcases the spectacular warbirds and technologies from 1935-1945.
Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Adults: $12; Seniors/Military $10; Youths(6-15) $8; Children(5 & under): Free; Groups (15 or more) $10.
Hours: 10am – 5pm; 7 days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
6 days a week, Tuesday – Sunday, the rest of the year.
Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas.
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FUTURE OF FLIGHT AVIATION CENTER & BOEING TOUR
8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo..........425-438-8100
West of I-5 off Hwy 526
Open daily 8:30 to 5:30 Boeing Tours are offered on the hour except noon (last Boeing tour is at 3:00); closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Children must be 4 feet tall (122 cm) for safety purposes. General admission is $15. Call 1-800-464-1474 for advance tickets or book online at www.futureofflight.org. See website for additional information.
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Gehl House
6915 Armar Rd, Marysville
1884 hand-hewn cedar home furnished with period pieces.
Hours: Open June-August, Sat & Sun 11:00 - 4:00pm or by appt
History of Marysville
Marysville Historical Society |
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Gold Bar Museum & Historical Society
North side Hwy 2 between 1st & 2nd St, Gold Bar ..360-793-2138
City, logging and Great Northern Rail history.
Hours: Sat - Sun 1:00 - 4:00pm Memorial Day to Labor Day |
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Granite Falls Historical Museum
109 E Union, Granite Falls ..........360-691-2603
Mining, logging, railroad, social & business history.
Hours: 12:00 - 5:00 pm Sundays June - September |
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HISTORIC FLIGHT FOUNDATION
10719 Bernie Webber Drive, Mukilteo...........425-348-3200
Historic Flight at Kilo-6 offers a collection of the most important aircraft produced between 1927 and 1957—all restored and airborne again.
Sited at the southwest corner of Paine Field, Kilo-6 offers a journey into the energy, hard work, and passion that fueled aviation from 1927 through 1957. Like the aircraft in our collection, the hangars at Kilo-6 are designed to reflect beauty, durability, and honestly expressed materials.
Hours: 10am - 6pm Fri - Sun. New hours begin May 16 for Summer. |
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Lake Stevens Museum
1802 124th NE, downtown Lake Stevens ..........425-334-3873
Eye-catching exhibits and photos of the area's history.
Hours: Fri - Sat 1:00 - 4:00 pm |
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Mukilteo Lighthouse
Next to the Ferry terminal, Mukilteo ..........425-513-9602
Tours and interpretive discussions of the lighthouse's history.
Hours: Mid April to Sept on Sat-Sun 12:00 - 5:00 pm or by appt |
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Monroe Historical Museum
207 E Main, Monroe ..........360-793-0636
Assorted photographs and exhibits include native American pieces.
Hours: Summer 11:00 - 3:00 pm, Saturdays and Mondays
Monroe Historical Society
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D. O. Pearson House Museum
27112 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood ..........360-629-6110
1890 home of pioneer storekeeper. Artifacts and exhibits.
Hours: Wed 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Fri 10:00 - 4:00 pm,
Sun 1:00 - 4:00 or by appt
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Pickett Index Interpretive Museum
510 Avenue A, Index ..........360-793-9111
Mining, quarrying, logging, area's natural disasters are featured.
Hours: June through Sept, Sat - Sun 12:00 - 3:00 pm
Index Historical Society |
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Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum
20722 67th Ave NE, Arlington ..........360-435-7289
Keeping alive the heritage of the original home homesteaders to the valley.
Hours: Wed, Sat & Sun 1:00 - 4:00 pm or groups by appt
Closed Nov, Dec & Jan and Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter and 4th of July.
Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society |
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Sultan Historical Museum
4th St & Hwy 2 over the post office, Sultan ..........360-793-9546
Highlights are a topographical map of the Skykomish Valley showing sites of logging camps, sawmills and mines and a taxidermy exhibit of birds indigenous to the area.
Hours: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 10:00 - 2:00 pm or by appt |
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Western Heritage Museum
14405 179th Ave SE, Monroe WA 98272.......425-232-3493
located at the Evergreen State Fair grounds
Bldg 611
Committed to preserving the stories of the Snohomish River Valleys and sharing the local history, the interactive displays and guided tours feature the history of logging, mining and construction, transportation, and agriculture in Snohomish County.
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Verlot Public Service Center
11 miles E of Granite Falls on Mtn Loop Hwy ..........425-259-7911
Interpretive center focusing on US Forest Service history.
Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day daily from 8:00am - 4:30 pm, Open weekends during offseason 8:00am - 4:30 pm. |
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RELATED LINKS
Historic Everett Homes & Buildings
Snohomish County Centennial Farms
Snohomish County Historic Preservation & Cultural Resources
Washington State Historical Society
League of Snohomish County Heritage Organizations
Monte Cristo Preservation Assocation
Everett Public Library Northwest Room |
