Called and recorded message says open from 10-3 on Sat. Drove an hour to come see only to discover…read morethey are not open but looks like permanently closed. Sorry for whatever transpired to reach the level of closing down, but for the love of Pete change your message and update all the socials!

All I can say is this place is incredible it is beyond words it is something you need to go and you…read moreneed to take your children too and you need to tell everybody you know all about it. Division of the creators is amazing they did an incredible job curating this museum. This place had been on my bucket list for years and I made my husband go and he was blown away. The price of this museum if it was anywhere else would be $25 a person. $12 is a steal. The amount of work that went into this place and knowledge and effort is amazing. And it has an adorable gift shop at the end. I took so many pictures and video I probably took up half my storage in my phone.

The staff were knowledgeable and so welcoming. Ann and…read moreNatalia were so helpful The displays in the museum and items in the store by local artisans were great

Interesting museum, a cross between history in different periods and art…read more First nice thing: no cost--can't argue with that when everything costs x4 with the posse. I found the local history very interesting. The rest of our group found items or displays that captured some interest as well. The gift store was nice since we haven't been to any gift stores yet on the trip. Great stop! Air conditioned and interesting with no entry cost!

Had a great time. They had a game where you find things that are out of place. If you find them,…read moreyou get a little prize. This makes learning fun for the kids. We will visit again when we are in town.

This museum is clearly a labor of love for its staff. We were greeted by the curator upon entry…read more She and all of the staff we encountered were wonderfully friendly and kind. Is it the most high-end museum? No. But it is informative and has a lot of very interesting items in the collection. I need to come back when the weather is warmer and you're able to look inside the pioneer village cabins. For me, the pioneer village area is the highlight of this museum. They have acquired various historic buildings from around the region and transported them to the museum grounds, including a prison, several family cabins, a blacksmith shop, a barber shop, and more. This place is a bit provincial, yes, but it's been created and maintained by local people who take pride in the history of their region. I greatly enjoyed it.

Can you believe this was gonna be demolished to be a freaking parking lot? LUCKILY, some good…read morecitizens of Walla Walla prevented this from happening, by saving the Kirkman House Museum and restoring it as a museum, to tell the story of the Kirkman Family. We visited the Kirkman House Museum, which was such a memorable part of our time in Walla Walla. Located downtown, it's an italianate-style, brick house that was built in the late 1800's, during when Walla Walla was the biggest city in the northwest! Designed and built by William Kirkman, he came to Walla Walla to make his fortune from the agricultural industry, becoming a well-established businessman in Walla Walla. The house later became an apartment building where they added on to it on the backside and another entrance, and then it was proposed to be demolished into a parking lot. Now, it serves as a museum, showcasing the Kirkman Family's lifestyle and contribution to Walla Walla, as well as the Adam West Library! In fact, that's how most of the museum gets visitors, for they come here to see Batman's corridors. Yes, the Batman/Adam West Library is really cool, especially because the bookcase slides and becomes a hidden wall where Batman slides down the pole! And it's awesome that the city of Walla Walla is so proud to have famous Walla Walla native, Adam West as their local hero, with memorabilia of his time in Batman and in Family Guy, in addition to his younger days at Lakeside School and so forth. (They even have an Adam West Day every year in town where everyone dresses up as Batman!) But I implore you to check out the other parts of the house, which I find more interesting. You get a real sense of what Walla Walla was like back in the day, based off the lifestyle of the Kirkman Family. There's even a room that shows old maps and pictures of what the city used to look like in the late 1800's when it was the most prosperous city in the area. The rooms are all decorated to that time period, and you can see some original furnishings that the family owned like the piano, photographs, decorative figurines, etc... Plus, Fanny Ann's room is haunted, so there's that. I hope for everyone to visit and support the Kirkman House Museum, which is a wonderful attraction site of this town. The non-profit that runs the museum is all volunteer-based. Admission is $7 and they do host fun events, like murder mystery dinners and Victorian tea time. A true charm to Walla Walla!

What a surprisingly great find. We originally visited the museum due to the Batman exhibit we…read moreheard about. The Docent (Ms Priest?) was filled with wonderful insights and stories of the history of the Kirkmans and the community. The Batman exhibit was certainly good but the Kirkman story was mesmerizing. Well worth the time to stop in.

This historic site serves as a reminder to a part of American history that is pretty much…read moreoverlooked: the clashes between settlers and the Native Americans who already were inhabiting the land. Physician Marcus Whitman and Narcissa Whitman established the Whitman Mission in Cayuse (Native American) territory. The Cayuse initially welcomed the Whitmans, but as the increasing numbers of settlers passing by on Oregon Trail worried the Cayuse, tensions grew. It all came to a head when a measles outbreak in November 1847 killed half the local Cayuse. The settlers were also affected, but fared better. The Cayuse took it to mean that the Whitmans were responsible for the deaths of the Cayuse, as to them, the doctor was the cause of death. The Whitmans and 11 other people were killed, and others taken hostage, sparking the Cayuse War. It ended when five Cayuse men were turned in for being the perpetrators (without clear evidence) and hanged. The visitor's center is built on the site of the mission. The center has a gift shop, a movie, and a small museum to explain the events that occurred here. Outside, there is a trail that brings you to a memorial obelisk, and meanders past the foundations of the mission buildings.

Interesting historical site with National Park Service. Good to read about the history but a bit…read moresomber.

This location is also listed as the "Bruce Mansion", Circa 1883…read more A lovely historic house nestled in this quaint small town of about 1,200 people. They had the museum open for the Pioneer Fall Festival which is the third Sunday of September every year. This house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. I visited during the Fall Festival, the house was open for tours with cute elderly ladies in each room offering up details and descriptions of each room. The house and property are well maintained. The interior house is filled with lovely historic memorabilia. As you enter the home the room to the left had an ornate chandelier, fancy stove and flowery original carpet. There was also a nice lady playing the piano which was a nice touch. A bedroom upstairs contained the original Bruce Family bedroom set. Other rooms had items donated by local families. Tours are offered during the summer on Friday and Saturday afternoons from 1:00pm - 4:00pm Tours by Appointment call 509-337-6157 or 509-337-6632. A membership is offered for the Waitsburg Historical Society. The brochure did not specify how long the membership was valid. Student membership is $20 Individual membership is $30.00 Family membership is $50.00 Contributor membership is $100.00 Sponsor membership is $150.00 Life/Benefactor membership is $250.00 Patron $500 Corporate $1000

Wow, this tour is AMAZING. It starts with a 15 minute video at the visitor center which explains…read morethe background of the geopolitical climate that prompted the construction of the reactor. It is the first large-scale nuclear reactor ever built, taking uranium and converting it into plutonium-239 (used in the Trinity test in New Mexico and the Fat Man bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan). Then there is a 45 minute bus ride to the B reactor itself (try to avail yourself of the restrooms at the visitor center, but there's a tour bus bathroom and port-a-potties at the reactor itself). The bus ride flew by as the docent talked about the area and his own experience as an engineer. Very engrossing. As you enter, there's another short presentation by a docent explaining the physics behind the reactor, and then you're set loose. There are also small docent-led presentations at specified times too if you want to get more into the nitty-gritty of the design and operation of the reactor. I wish I had more time at the reactor, maybe 15 more minutes, since there was so much to see and read. The exhibits were so well done!

Definitely worth a visit, though most of the buildings that once were on the site at the height of…read moreHanford's operations are no longer there. Everything went on schedule as described. The bus is a comfy coach and the 45 minute ride to the actual Reactor B is enlivened by the tour guide's info about the history and geology of the area, as well as providing background on the construction and challenges of putting together the entire site so quickly. Free bottled water is provided at the site, and there's a good mix of short talks by guides (about 15 minutes or so each) and time to walk around, read info on exhibits, and take photos. Visitor Center is clean, with chairs inside for waiting as well as benches outside. Because we'd driven almost 3 hours to the site, we took advantage of a shady bench to have our lunch. The timing of the 11:45am tour means you'll want to get something to eat before setting off, because you won't return to the Visitor Center for about 4 hours (and there is no food to purchase at the Center, and no food allowed inside the Reactor B building). There is, however, a place to eat next door to the Visitor Center (The Dive) where I can at least confirm that the beer and onion rings are excellent. We got lucky and had a relatively cool (80 degrees) day. Bathrooms at the actual park site (the reactor) are limited to portable toilets, but again, all the info presented from registration to the actual tour were clear, informative, and well done.

I'm glad to come here and learn about the Wunapam tribe…read more One of their philosophies; We live like the Creator told us, We need to be here because this is where the Creator put us to take care of this land, We cannot change that because that's the supreme law of this land, resonates with me. They have humble, pure hearts. The exhibits were all well. So delighted to be here.

The Wanapum Heritage Center conveys the beliefs and character of the Wanapum people. At the same…read moretime it preserves their history with rich oral histories and examples of their work to pass their beliefs and love of their land to their future generations. If you take the time to watch their video, take in the view of the river and surrounding areas, and hear their message you may also find a new and enlightened view of what the people and land around you stand for. It is a unique and effective approach. You won't regret a visit to this center which was funded by the Grant County PUD. One unique factor of the Wanapums is that they never signed a treaty, do not associate with a reservation and therefore do not qualify for the federal assistance provided on reservations. The center is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Stop in for a visit.

It was so worth stopping by. I'm glad to learn about the depth of the natural land formations…read moredating back 25+ million years, as well as how the area is involved in the nuclear waste cleanup effort. It was an eye-opening experience for me to learn that the atomic bomb, which was dropped in Nagasaki, Japan, was manufactured in the Hanford Nuclear Plant. It's an eyesore to see how history reveals the human ego repeats. At the same time, it's great to see that there are tons of efforts offered to sustain Mother Nature.

I really enjoyed this museum focused on the natural aspects of the Hanford Reach. Went in looking…read morefor information on one thing, and really explored both galleries. One focused on the geology and natural history of the Reach. Then the transition to the Hanford Project is punctuated with a movie. The second gallery was one focused on developing nuclear energy and the elements needed for nuclear weapons that would be the focus of the Cold War. Really insightful materials about Hanford's role during this period.