Interactive and Immersive Exhibits

Exhibits

The museum has extraordinary artifacts and photos showcasing nearly every aspect of the Spokane Valley’s and the surrounding area’s early history. Exhibits designed to educate and entertain visitors include such topics as:

  • Early telephones and switchboards
  • Aviation and railroad transportation
  • Agricultural methods, tools and equipment
  • Irrigation, including D.C. Corbin’s 54-mile-long “irrigation ditch”
  • Early 1900s home entertainment

Our knowledgeable volunteers are available to point out which artifacts are interactive or to offer demonstrations.

What Our Visitors Say

“What an incredible experience! The docents are so kind, attentive, and knowledgeable—they genuinely care about sharing the stories of this area. The displays are beautifully arranged, and there’s an impressive amount to see. Every exhibit feels thoughtfully curated and rich with history.

Whether you’re a local or just visiting, this museum is well worth your time. It offers a deep, meaningful look into Spokane Valley’s past.”

-Google Reviewer

Current Exhibits

Chaos, Change & Culture

Chaos, Change & Culture

Visit the tumultuous decade of the 1960s. Tragedies and triumphs marked a decade of social and political change. Learn about events and people that changed the Nation. Civil Rights, Apollo 11, Vietnam, the Summer of Love, and more.

The Apple Was King

The Apple Was King

Apple orchards were the chief economic driver in Spokane Valley’s early years. Without water, however, none of it was possible.

Under One Sky

Under One Sky

The exhibit features the early history (1850s-1890s) of the Spokane Valley’s native tribes, settlers, missions, the Mullan Military Road, and more.