The Museum Open House is a chance for residents to see what’s new at the old fort — and to mark the official re-opening of the Pioneer Village for the warmer months!

With five exhibit halls and a 17-structure pioneer settlement, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Learn about the territorial prison, horse-era agricultural practices, the history of the Forts Walla Walla, and more. 

Please participate in our month-long April Fool’s Scavenger Hunt! Modern items will be hidden in some of the Museum’s exhibits, and young and old eyes can work together to find these historical inaccuracies. As you discover stories from the past, from the Oregon Trail to the horse-powered wheat harvest, kids can record things that are out of place. If you can list enough of them, you will win a small prize in the Museum Store! It’s a fun way to talk about the exhibits and identify some things that don’t quite belong.