The Museums
Issaquah History Museums showcases our area’s history in two historic buildings—the Issaquah Depot Museum in the old train depot (open Saturdays & Sundays, year-round and Fridays, in summer) and at the David J. Horrocks Research Center in Gilman Town Hall (by appointment). Both the Gilman Town Hall and the Issaquah Depot Museum house compelling stories, artifacts, and information that offer visitors a deeper sense of Issaquah’s past.
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We invite you to explore all that the Gilman Town Hall & Issaquah Depot Museum have to offer!
Issaquah Depot Museum
The town's train depot was built in 1889 and remained in operation until 1958. It now serves as a museum with exhibits that explore our area's local history.
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​Visit:
Issaquah Depot Museum
78 First Avenue NE
Issaquah, WA 98027
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Current Exhibits:
TRAILBLAZERS
How a Community Saved its Mountains
​Starting in the 1970s, determined locals ensured our vulnerable mountainsides were protected—sparking a conservation legacy that continues today. Come explore the story, how after decades of logging, mining, and development, the Issaquah Alps were saved.
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Industries That Shaped Issaquah
After the early settlers arrived in the 1860s, growth and industry followed—coal mining, hop farming, logging, dairy farming, and the railroad.
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Depot Museum Hours:
Fri, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (summer only)
Sat and Sun, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Admission:
We are able to offer FREE ADMISSION through the financial support from 4Culture and visitors who make donations upon entry to the Museum.
Special events and activities may have a fee.
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Museum Contact
Phone: (425) 392-3500
Email: info@issaquahhistory.org
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Accessibility:
We are committed to ensuring physical accessibility for all visitors. Our facility includes ramp access at the south end of the building to accommodate mobility needs to the Depot Museum, restroom, and Freight Room for events.
Gilman Town Hall
Built in 1889 as a community hall, today Gilman Town Hall is home to the David J. Horrocks Research Center and administrative offices of Issaquah History Museums. Unique highlights in the backyard include a two-celled concrete jail (used from 1914 until 1930) and in summer and fall, local hops growing along the east fence. The gardens in both the front and back yards feature native plants.
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Visit:
Gilman Town Hall
165 SE Andrews St
Issaquah, WA 98027
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Research Center Hours:
Mon-Fri (by appointment)
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Admission:
FREE – but donations are always appreciated. Special research requests or activities may have a fee.
Museum Contact:
Phone: (425) 392-3500
E-mail: info@issaquahhistory.org