Walla Walla Attractions
In the south-eastern corner of the state is Walla Walla, an old Indian hunting ground and later a fur trading fort and a pioneer town. Here Dr Marcus Whitman, the first white settler in the north-west and the only doctor on the Oregon Trail, established himself in 1836. On the site of his house are a memorial and a museum.
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Fort Walla Walla Museum
The Fort Walla Walla Museum features exhibits on the pioneering days in Walla Walla and other historical events in the region's history. Collections include military, agricultural, correctional items, along with an extensive photo collection. There are 17 buildings in a pioneer settlement and 5 large exhibit halls that tell visitors about pioneer life and horse-era agriculture.
All values are in United States Dollars
Fort Walla Walla Museum
755 Myra Road
Walla Walla, WA 99362-8035
United States
755 Myra Road
Walla Walla, WA 99362-8035
United States
Phone 1 (509) 525-7703
Fax 1 (509) 525-7798
Hours
January 3 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to December 23
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Adult | $ 7.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 6.00 |
| Students | $ 6.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Kirkman House Museum
The Kirkman House Museum is a Victorian home containing some of the original furnishings of the Kirkman family. The mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Lower Monumental Lock and Dam
The Lower Monumental Lock and Dam on the Snake River is a large project. On site is powerhouse, lock, and spillways. The resulting reservoir behind Lower Monumental Lock and Dam is Lake Herbert G. West, a popular recreational area.
Walla Walla Symphony Orchestra
The Walla Walla Symphony began in 1907 and has performed in Cordiner Hall on the Whitman College campus since 1967. From October through June, the Walla Walla Symphony plays or sponsors concerts.
Whitman Mission
Whitman Mission National Historic Site near Walla Walla is a controversial historic site known for the Whitman Massacre, where local natives killed the Whitman family. The site is a tribute to these people and offers information on the Oregon Trail.
Whitman Mission National Historic Site
328 Whitman Mission Road
Walla Walla, WA 99362-9699
United States
328 Whitman Mission Road
Walla Walla, WA 99362-9699
United States
Phone 1 (509) 529-2761
Fax 1 (509) 522-6355
