Fort Walla Walla Museum to re-open Friday

WALLA WALLA-Now that our counties have reached Phase 2, Fort Walla Walla Museum will be reopening its exhibit halls on Friday, February 26. The museum's new hours will be 12-5 pm Friday through Sunday. The Pioneer Village is scheduled to reopen on March 5. 

 There is quite a bit to see at the museum with new and updated exhibits. The military gallery has received a newly acquired pattern 1884 dress coat and pattern 1881 dress helmet for 24th Infantry. Troop M of the 24th Infantry, one of the groups of Buffalo Soldiers, was stationed at Fort Walla Walla in 1899.

 Rhythm in the Blues, the special rotating exhibit that explores various aspects of music in the Walla Walla Valley, opened at the end of February 2020, shortly before the museum closed. The exhibit will remain up through 2021 to give visitors a chance to see it. 

 The Women's Suffrage Centennial exhibit is still on display through March, Women's History Month. These panels tell the story of Washington Women's fight for the vote.

 This opening weekend, visitors will receive $1 off admission for each adult in your party. Admission prices are $9 adults ($8 opening weekend), $8 seniors and students, and $4 children ages 6-12. Museum members and children under six get in free. If you enjoy your visit, consider putting the cost of your visit toward membership to receive free admission all year long.

 The museum is still offering its After Hours program for free on Zoom. Registration is now available for upcoming After Hours events from February through May. Find event details and registration links at fwwm.org/virtual-events.