The Museums
The Issaquah History Museums showcases our area’s history with two historic buildings, the Issaquah Depot Museum (open Saturdays & Sundays) and Gilman Town Hall Museum (Temporarily Closed). Both the Gilman Town Hall Museum and the Issaquah Depot Museum house compelling exhibits that let visitors get a deeper sense of Issaquah’s past, and feature hands-on elements for kids.
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We invite you to explore all that the Gilman Town Hall Museum & Issaquah Depot Museum have to offer!
Issaquah Depot Museum
The city’s train depot was built in 1889, and now holds a museum with exhibits that explore the industrial revolution, travel, communication, and the early economic development of Issaquah.
Currently on display: Uncommon Threads, our 50th Anniversary Exhibit!
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Visit the museum:
Issaquah Depot Museum
78 First Avenue NE
Issaquah, WA 98027
Timed entry available now.
Hours: Sat and Sun, 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM
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Admission:
Admission to the Museums are FREE – but donations are always appreciated. Special events and activities may have a fee.
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Museum Contact
Phone: (425) 392-3500
Email: info@issaquahhistory.org
Gilman Town Hall Museum
Built in 1886, the Gilman Town Hall features a permanent exhibit called “In This Valley: The Story of Our Town,” which uses photographs, artifacts, and interactive elements to explore different aspects of Issaquah’s past. The back yard hosts a two-celled concrete jail that was used from 1914 until 1930.
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Visit the museum:
Gilman Town Hall
165 SE Andrews St
Issaquah, WA 98027
(Temporarily Closed)
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Admission:
Admission to the Museums are FREE – but donations are always appreciated. Special events and activities may have a fee.
Museum Contact:
Phone: (425) 392-3500
E-mail: info@issaquahhistory.org