Shafer Historical Museum

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPEN

Build and tinker with us this summer! Explore the Shafer Museum behind the scenes, getting up close and personal with the pioneer history of the Methow Valley - and the technologies, crafts and hands-on skills used in the past. Campers will use their hands to make, build, play and create in this 4-day camp. We'll make stuff, build things, play games!  

spring at the museum

The museum buildings are currently closed, but the snow has melted and you can view the grounds and outdoor exhibits.  The museum will re-open May 10th for weekends only until Memorial Day weekend when the museum will be open 7 days a week. Hours are 10am to 5pm. 


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, business partners 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

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