The town of Ellensburg, in the Kittitas Valley offers both nearby recreational opportunities or small town pleasures. The historic downtown is a nice place to spend an afternoon wandering through the shops, galleries, or stopping in one of the restaurants for a meal.
The Children's Activity Museum is a hands on fun place for children. It makes for a great family outing or a school field trip, providing education as well entertainment.
The Clymer Museum & Gallery features the works of John Ford Clymer. This American artist had a long and diverse career which is reflected in his artwork on display here and the Clymer Museum of Art. The museum also hosts temporary exhibits by other artists. Check in advance to find out about upcoming exhibitions.
Hours:
January 1 to April 30: 10am-5pm; Sat:10am-4pm; Closed: Sun
May 1 to December 31: 10am-5pm; Sun:12pm-4pm; Sat:10am-4pm; Closed: Sun
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), American Independance Day (July 4), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Easter - Christian
The Kittitas County Museum is located in the Historic Caldwell Building, known best for it's horseshoe designed windows. The museum's collection includes a wide variety of themes related to the history of Ellensburg and Kittitas County.
The small town of Roslyn is well known for being the lcoation for the filming of the television series "Northern Exposure", a program about a small town in Alaska. Visitors can learn more about the series at the Roslyn Museum.
The town has a number of museums. It is also a popular area for people looking to engage in outdoor activities as the surrounding area offers all kinds of opportunities.
Address: Cle Elum / Rosyln Chamber of Commerce, 401 West 1st Street, Cle Elum, WA 98922, United States
Phone: 1 (509) 674-5958, Fax: 1 (509) 674-1674