Shafer Historical Museum
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Autumn at the museum
The leaves are changing, the afternoons are warm, and the first night-time frosts have come.
The Shafer Museum is open on weekends for an extended season!
Through October 13, hosts will be on site and the buildings open to view on Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00-5:00.
During the week and all daylight hours, you are welcome to visit the outdoor displays on your own. It's worth the visit!
The Ladies Handiwork display will be on view through the October close.
Then, the holiday decorations go up and it's time for Christmas at the End of the Road over Thanksgiving weekend. Save the date!
Online Photos & materials
Much of the Museum's collections of photos and documents are available to view online.
View photos, documents and images from the Shafer Museum's archives online.
Looking for something in particular? Volunteers can aid your research or answer questions. Get in touch at archives@shafermuseum.org or leave a voicemail at 509-380-9911 and we'll return your call as soon as possible.
With Gratitude to Friends and Donors
The Shafer Museum relies on donations and grants from many supporters to share & preserve Methow Valley history with community members and visitors:
Members and individual donors to the Shafer Museum
GiveMethow donors
The Philadelphia Foundation
Donors through the Seattle Foundation
Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation
Twispworks Foundation for COVID-19 relief funds
MethowValley Fund & the Community Foundation of North Central Washington
Sun Mountain Lodge
Humanities Washington