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Columbia River Plateau Region
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Ritzville Railroad-Depot History Museum - Located alongside the Burlington Northern tracks, the Depot is a clear reminder of the importance of the railroad in the economy and social life of old Ritzville. The museum features railroad memorabilia. Schiffner Military and Police Museum - The Schiffner Military and Police Museum has more than six decades of military history represented by uniforms, medals, tools, and literature issued about the armed forces. 4840 Westshore Drive, Moses Lake. (509) 765-6374 Adams East Museum & Art Center - The Adam East Museum and Art Center houses two permanent exhibits. The first exhibit featuring historical photographs and artifacts traces the history of Moses Lake and Central Washington from geologic times through the present. This exhibit helps the viewer understand the changing nature of the region, its vegetation, wildlife and geological features. 122 W. Third Ave., Moses Lake, (509) 766-9395. |
Lincoln County Historical Museum - The Museum portrays the evolution of Lincoln County. Starting with Indian artifacts and displays, it looks at what brought people to Lincoln County, the evolution of farming, and the development of life in the area. Railroading, which was also important to the settlement of this area, is represented. Grant County's Historical Museum and Village - A wonderful collection of old pictures, tools, farm equipment, rocks, Wanapum and Sinkiuse Indian artifacts, cowboy paraphernalia, clothing, documents and household funishings from the homestead era. Part of the museum is a 29-building village comprising authentic and reconstructed units. 742 Basin Street N., Ephrata. (509) 754-3334 |
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