Tri-Cities Official Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 20) museums & interpretiVe Centers benton County HistoriCaL museum Prosser City Park, Prosser (509) 786-3842 CoLumbia river exHibition of History, sCienCe, and teCHnoLoGy (CreHst) Explore the Mid-Columbia region’s history and geology. Exhibits include Lewis & Clark, early settlers, and Hanford history and technology. Open daily until 5 p.m. Admission charge. 95 Lee Blvd., Richland 943-9000 www.crehst.org a bit oF historY oCtober 16-18, 1805 & april 27-29, 1806 east benton County HistoriCaL soCiety museum Located in Kennewick’s oldest park. The museum features the Kennewick Man exhibit, a petrified wood floor, arrowhead collection, and the settlement of the area. 205 Keewaydin Dr., Kennewick 582-7704 www.owt.com/ebchs Did you know that Lewis and Clark camped in what is now present day Tri-Cities not once, but twice? It was here on October 16, 1805, that the expedition found the mighty Columbia River, their gateway to the Pacific Ocean. They camped at present-day Sacajawea State Park. The expedition returned to this area and stayed, April 27-29, 1806, on their journey home. For more information on Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery, log on to www.VisitTri-Cities.com and click on the “Heritage & Eco-Tourism” tab. fort waLLa waLLa museum www.winecountrycreations.com The museum features a pioneer settlement with original buildings and five exhibit halls displaying hundreds of artifacts depicting pioneer life, horse-era agriculture, and military history. 755 Myra Rd., Walla Walla (509) 525-7703 www.FortWallaWallaMuseum.org frankLin County HistoriCaL museum 305 N. 4th Ave., Pasco 547-3714 Laser interferometer GravitationaL-wave observatory (LiGo) LIGO uses world-class science and engineering to measure the faint ripples of gravitational waves. Free public tours are given on the second Saturday of each month. Route 10, Richland 372-8106 www.ligo-wa.caltech.edu 540_242_TCI_Tri_Cities_Visitor_CPage 1 10/1/07 10:31:39 AM master Gardeners demonstration Garden 1620 S. Union St., Kennewick 735-3551 saCaJawea state Park & interPretive Center Interactive displays highlight the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Sacagawea’s experiences, and native life. Park activities: picnicking, swimming, boating, hiking. Open April through October; call for hours. 2503 Sacajawea Park Rd., Pasco 545-2361 www.parks.wa.gov TAMç STSLIKT CULTURAL INSTITUTE 541.966.9748 WWW.TAMASTSLIKT.ORG PENDLETON, OR MUSEUM AT VISIT THE tamástsLikt CuLturaL institute This Native American owned museum is located on the Oregon Trail. Experience the world through elder’s stories and songs, artifacts, and exquisite gifts. 72789 Hwy 331, Pendleton, OR (541) 966-9748 www.tamastslikt.org tHree rivers CHiLdren’s museum 5274 Outlet Dr., Pasco 543-7866 www.childrensmuseumtr.org wasHinGton state raiLroads HistoriCaL soCiety museum Discover state and local railroad history through displays, photos, collected and donated items, including the state’s oldest existing locomotive. Open Fridays and Saturdays, May through December. 122 N. Tacoma Ave., Pasco 543-4159 www.wsrhs.org yakama nation CuLturaL Center The Yakamas lived in harmony with these lands for thousands of years. Now the Yakama Indians share their heritage with visitors from around the world. 200 Spiliyay Lp., Toppenish (509) 865-2800 www.yakamamuseum.com 20 www.VisitTri-Cities.com (800) 254-5824 or (509) 735-8486 Gary White http://www.crehst.org http://www.VisitTri-Cities.com http://www.owt.com/ebchs http://winecountrycreations.com http://www.FortWallaWallaMuseum.org http://www.ligo-wa.caltech.edu http://WWW.TAMASTSLIKT.ORG http://www.parks.wa.gov http://WWW.TAMASTSLIKT.ORG http://www.tamastslikt.org http://www.childrensmuseumtr.org http://www.wsrhs.org http://www.yakamamuseum.com http://www.VisitTri-Cities.com
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