Frequently Asked Questions

What is the White River Valley Museum? Where is the museum? How do I get there? When is the museum open? Is there an admission charge? What special programs does the museum offer? What about school tours? What research facilities do you have? Can I use your photographs? Q:  What is the White River Valley Museum? A:  The White River Valley Museum is a partnership with the city of Auburn and combines history and culture to create an exciting and educational experience for visitors. The museum collections focus on local Puget Sound history, Northwest Indian culture, Japanese-Americans, and the Northern Pacific Railroad. Q:  Where is the museum? How do I get there? A:  The museum is located in Auburn, Washington -- south of Seattle. Click here for driving directions. Q:  When is the museum open? A:  Click here for museum information on hours. Q:  Is there an admission charge? A: Regular Museum admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children/seniors and free to Museum members. Admission is free to everyone on Wednesdays and the fourth Sunday of each month. Q:  What special programs does the museum offer? A:  The museum offers many programs, especially for children. Click here for the latest program information. Q:  What about school tours? A:  The museum encourages field trips. For more info, check out Educational Tours. Q:  What research facilities do you have? A:  The museum has a small research library with books, diaries, logs, journals and other works pertinent to the White River Valley and region. In addition the museum has a photograph collection with thousands of historic images, and bound regional newspapers from 1894 to 1982. For information on our research facilities and use policy, refer to our Research Policy. Q:  Can I use your photographs? A:  The museum has a photograph collection of thousands of historic images. For information on using photographs from our archives, refer to our Photographic Reproduction Policy. For information on using digital images from our Web site, refer to our Digital Image Reproduction Use Policy.