White River Valley Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away in the Auburn plaza, this little gem of a museum has been telling the stories of our valley for decades. You step inside and it feels less like a formal institution and more like poking through your grandparent's attic, if your grandparents saved everything from pioneer tools to vintage neon signs. It’s a place deeply rooted in the people who built this region, from the indigenous Muckleshoot to the hop farmers and railroad workers. They've always had a knack for finding the extraordinary in the ordinary objects of daily life.
Collection Highlights
One of my favorite spots is the full-scale replica of a Japanese immigrant family's bunkhouse, which gives you a real sense of their lives in the early 20th century. And you can't miss the bright red 1924 Northern Pacific caboose parked out back—kids love climbing aboard. Their collection of over 10,000 artifacts always has something rotating through, from exquisite Muckleshoot basketry to classic jukeboxes.
Visitor Information
It's small, so you can easily see everything in an hour or two, making it a perfect rainy day stop. They share a building with the public library and are right next to the beautiful Les Gove Park.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a simple, unassuming modern building that blends right into the civic plaza; it’s what’s inside that holds all the character.
Contact & Location
Address: White River Valley Museum, 918, H Street Southeast, South Auburn, Auburn, King County, Washington, 98002, United States
Phone: +1 253-288-7433
Website: Visit Website
