Shafer Museum

8 reviews

+1 (509) 996-2712

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Castle Avenue is currently one-way SE to NW. Access via Main or Bridge to Corral or park in town and walk up

285 Castle Ave

Winthrop, WA 98862

+1 (509) 996-2712

https://www.shafermuseum.org

Offers a recreated settlement of the 1920s.

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4.58 reviews

Nicole W.

11/6/2020

This is a cute museum that explains the history of Winthrop. Due to Covid, you can't go inside the buildings but you can peak inside the windows. There's a general store, schoolhouse and more....

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Dale F.

8/7/2023

This is a fascinating collection. It covers more than just mining and exhibits stage coaches, farm equipment, home furnishings, and more, each in a unique small building. It's definitely a...

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Sarah E.

6/12/2018

We were a little disappointed in this "museum." The woman at the desk was very friendly but the collection really feels like someone's great grandpa collected a bunch of stuff and put it together....

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Craig W.

9/7/2022

If you like old mining equipment, 19th century structures and artifacts, you would be hard pressed to come upon a more thorough display. Just incredible. I could spend a full day there...easily.

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jack s.

7/9/2017

While much of the old machinery on display is not in running order, or even in good repair, it is still one of the best collections of items from a 19th-century small town in the West. Excellent...

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