Lynden Heritage Museum — Attraction in Lynden

It was much larger museum than you would think from the outside. It actually covers three floors starting in the basement with wagons of the past to the horseless carriages. Then second and third floor with the way it was shops and farm life scenes with the tools they used. It was fun way to spend an hour or so enjoying the life of the past.

I remember the old style corner soda fountain store, the old dentist office that we all were afraid of with those terrifying noises the drill made, the old train sets we loved to play with and the hard life of the pioneers.

It was well worth seeing the way it was and appreciating what we have now. I recommend this museum to visit while passing through Linden WA. The Dutch Bakery was a...

Arrived early for a horse and carriage ride for the Christmas Season! We were super excited! We checked in and were told our name would be called on the PA. We waited on site, heard nothing, and re-checked after a half an hour. We were told our name was called, we missed it, and therefore the ride was cancelled! We were standing up front the whole time and never heard our or anyone’s names! My wife and daughter were upset and when asked why by the board vice president, I explained and he said they don’t have a PA? Please don’t offer a service and not follow through and make it right. My family has assisted the museum and the City of Lynden with service for many years. Honestly, we felt betrayed....

This museum boasts three floors of exhibits that transport you back in time. Plan to allocate 30 to 90 minutes for your visit here.

The military displays evoked memories of a WWII veteran named Harry Moore, whom I encountered two decades ago on Whidbey Island, WA. He had been stationed in my hometown in China as a US Marine Corps member during WWII, and our paths crossed at White Rock and UBC. Be sure not to overlook the captivating circus display located in...