Museum Grounds are available daily during daylight hours to browse on your own. Extensive mining, homesteading and farming exhibits are viewable.
Historic Buildings are open & hosted by docents on WEEKENDS ONLY Saturday & Sunday through October 25, 10:00am-2:00pm.
Please check social media and our website for updates.
If you make a donation to the Shafer Museum during this Give Methow season, here's what you're supporting!
Historic Preservation
The Shafer Museum is responsible for preserving historic buildings, unique artifacts, photographs and personal stories. This work requires time, money and expert care.
Youth Education
This summer, the museum hosted summer camp sessions, school field trips and led engaging programming at Little Star School. These experiences bring history to life and offer unique learning experiences for youth.
Community Events
The museum hosted a summer social, video presentations on the history of Mazama and sponsored a town-wide outdoor quilt show this year. These events keep locals, newcomers and visitors alike connected to the history of the Methow Valley.
Help keep local history alive - donate today!
Much of the Museum's collections of photos and documents are available to view 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.
Thank you!
Members and individual donors to the Shafer Museum
GiveMethow donors
The Seattle Foundation
MethowValley Fund & the Community Foundation of North Central Washington
Humanities Washington