Navigating the Museum
The Edmonds Collections and Research Center manages an extensive archive of over 30,000 objects, utilizing a rotating display strategy to ensure visitors always encounter a mix of fresh content and “old favorites.” The museum’s offerings are divided into permanent exhibits—which cover foundational local themes like the timber industry, maritime heritage, and Coast Salish history—and temporary major or pop-up exhibits that provide deep dives into specific cultural topics for several months at a time. To maximize accessibility, the museum integrates educational programming with its physical displays and preserves retired exhibits within a Virtual Museum, allowing the research and stories to remain available to the public long after the physical artifacts have been returned to storage.
New Exhibits
Prohibition in South Snohomish County
Upper Floor Did you know that Washington state went dry four years earlier than the rest of the country? Washington banned the manufacture and sale of alcohol on January 1, 1916. …
Coast Salish Exhibit
Meeting Place of the Tribes This exhibit was made possible by a grant from the State of Washington Tourism Office, the Washington State Historical Society, our Coast Salish …
Edmonds Serves
Honoring Our Volunteers “We each operate in an environment influenced by national and local discourse and uncertainty. But I sincerely believe Edmonds stands apart. We …
Fiber Art
By Megan Lam Arts and culture play an important role in daily life, and it is no exception in Edmonds. The city has always celebrated art and artists throughout its history—from …
Maritime Exhibit
Since time immemorial, water has connected the land that became Edmonds to the larger Puget Sound region. The new Maritime Exhibit at the Edmonds Historical Museum, on permanent …
Permanent Exhibits
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Coast Salish Exhibit
Meeting Place of the Tribes This exhibit was made possible by a grant from the State of Washington Tourism Office, the Washington State Historical Society, our Coast Salish partners and …
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The Victorian Era
A Collection Ground Level By Devon Leigh Edmonds as we know it today began in the Victorian era (1837-1901), officially becoming a town in 1890 and transitioning from a place …
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Edmonds Fire Fighting
Before there was the Carnegie Library building that now houses the Edmonds Historical Museum, there was a fire tower! In the earliest days of Edmonds, there wasn’t a consistent water …
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Train Room
Railroads in Edmonds made a huge impact on the local community, even at a miniature scale! To celebrate the history of the railroad in the settlement and industrial growth of …
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Jail Cell
Step inside an original jail cell on the lower floor of the Edmonds Museum! The cell—complete with two bunks, a sink, toilet, and original graffiti on the walls—was constructed in 1922 …
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The Victorian Dollhouse
The Victorian Dollhouse The Victorian dollhouse was donated to the Edmonds Historical Museum by Gloria Osberg in 2013. Gloria had earned a BFA at the University of Washington and has …
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Chip the Beaver
Meet Chip Lower Level of the Museum Last year, the kids of Edmonds named our mascot Chip the Beaver. His ancestor (also named Chip) can be found on the lower …
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Marsh Life Sculpture
Marsh Life Sculpture Museum Plaza The sculpture “Marsh Life” is a carved mural by Tulalip tribal member and Coast Salish artist Ty Juvinel, whose diverse art practice includes sculpture, murals, …
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History of Edmonds
Dedicated to the History of Edmonds Lower Level The lower floor of the museum is dedicated to the history of Edmonds and the surrounding area. The displays provide an encapsulated, …
