Fort Walla Walla Museum — Attraction in Walla Walla

It's a shame that all it takes is one person to turn what was an informative and interesting day of learning the history of this region. This was my 2nd visit to this museum in the past month. The first visit was later in the day and I didn't have time to see all of the exhibit buildings before closing. I had some free time this weekend as I work in the area rotationally, so I decided to go again and see what I had missed. The same friendly lady that was working at the entrance was there again today and recognized me from the previous visit. She told me about the living history speaker that was happening upon my arrival. I watched that presentation, and then proceeded to visit the rest of the exhibits that I missed last time. I enjoyed my stroll through the last two buildings and walked down to the pioneer village. I looked through some of the cabins, schoolhouses, etc. I wandered over to the covered wagon and the old thresher that was a little bit away from the rest of the cabins. There was another couple and a family walking through the village too by this time. This is where the actions of one jerk ruined an otherwise wonderful day. As I walked back to see the other cabins, depots, and stables I was confronted by a grouchy older man, who appeared to be repairing the roof of one of the structures, asking me what my business was there. I politely said looking at the exhibits. He said you have to pay up top and can't just walk in here. I replied that I had paid and came from the top. He continued grumbling about something so I sarcastically responded "Welcome to our friendly town." He kept grumbling so I decided that I didn't need to see the other structures as his attitude had pretty much soured my mood for the day. The unfriendly actions of one person has not only cost the museum a repeat patron, but also a potential donor. I will not return even though everyone else there was wonderful. I felt singled out because I was just wearing comfortable clothing and got typecast by one of your employees/contractors. Disappointing end to an otherwise...

I went to the Fort Walla Walla Museum with my mom and grandma who was in a wheelchair. First off, regarding wheelchair accessibility, the place had enough space for a wheelchair to move comfortably within each museum building. But, when you leave the main building and want to see the other exhibits in the buildings in the back, the pathways are a little thin and unkempt in my opinion. It was quite bumpy for my grandma. Other than that the exhibits were cool to see and learn from. The one I liked the most was the quilt section where it shows quilts made by various seamstresses and people back in the day. I liked that section because some of the more random, or "Crazy Quilts," they had made use of whatever scrap clothing material was available to a family at the time, and it made me think about how people back in our town had to make do with what they had back then. Overall, this museum was nice and I would like to come back again to really get to absorb all the information and history that I didn't get to take in the first time around. I just wish the food wagon exhibit is open the next time I visit because that...

I enjoyed this place so much! I love history, especially about the area I live. There are over 20 buildings to see and more artifacts than you can count. It's focus is the history of the Walla Walla area from when the first settlers arrived until the 1960's. The agricultural achievements, interacting with Indian tribes from all over Eastern Washington, to the forming of the original government, it's all here. There are video interactive displays. ( Do the one for the penitentiary!) My favorite part was the Pioneer village. A collection of real buildings that were donated to, and moved to the museum. They are so cool! Hard to imagine living in such small places! I grew up in, and still live in the Pacific Northwest. My dad took me to every museum and dam we could find. I did the same with my daughter. Places like this create lifelong family memories. I highly recommend it. Admission prices are $12 adult. $10 senior or student. $5 kids 6-12. Free kids...