The Clark County Historical Museum, Vancouver, Washington, is located in a 1909 Carnegie library and is operated by the Clark County Historical Society, established in 1917. It opened at the old Carnegie Library building on May 24, 1964. The first museum director was Joe Pagel.Use our Vancouver travel route website to arrange your visit to Clark County Historical Museum and other attractions in Vancouver.
The museum features rotating exhibits of local interest including a semi-permanent Native American craft exhibit. The Society is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of the cultural history of Clark County and the Pacific Northwest, and to sponsoring educational programs and exhibits for the enrichment of all members of the public.
The Clark County Historical Museum is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization. The Clark County Historical Society operates the Museum in partnership with Clark County and the City of Vancouver. Additional funding helps sustain the operation of the museum and comes in many forms including: Clark County Historical Society membership dues, private and foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, in-kind gifts, and donations.
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This small museum is nicely done, with personable staff. We especially enjoyed the special exhibit on music. Worth a visit.
This small museum is nicely done, with personable staff. We especially enjoyed the special exhibit on music. Worth a visit. more »
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I didn't know about this place at all until I stumbled upon it. It is an old library building on Main Street that has since been turned into the Clark County Historical Museum. It is interesting but..... more
I didn't know about this place at all until I stumbled upon it. It is an old library building on Main Street that has since been turned into the Clark County Historical Museum. It is interesting but..... more »
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It was very interesting. My 11 year old grandson really liked it. Some of it took me back to a time that I remember very well!
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Full access through the Rear of the Building, Always amazing displays and plays an active role in holding the history and changes of Clark County near and dear to them. It's a surprise inside!
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