ADULT Through our classes, film and lecture series, tours and treks, and other programs, the Museum offers an ever-changing selection of innovative programs for the lifelong learner.

EDUCATION

February - 2010nuary - 2008 5 Saturday 6:30-9:30 p.m Museum Open House and Railroad Lecture Join us for our kick off 2010 Lecture Series event! The Museum Open House is held from 6:30 - 7:30; lecture and slide show from 7:30 - 9:30. Admission is $5 adults, $4 children and seniors. 6 Saturday 12:00-3:00 p.m Railroad Veterans Panel Discussion Local and regional retirees discuss the golden age of railroading. Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for children/seniors. Museum membership categories Train Master, Conductor and Engineer attend for free. March - 2010nuary - 2008 13 Saturday 1:00-3:00 p.m Morse Code Performance by the Morse Telegraph Club Dashes and dots prevail as old time operators in full costume send telegraph messages throughout the Museum. Bring the whole family to this incredible performance. Special admission of $2 for children and seniors, $3 for adults will be charged. April - 2010nuary - 2008 2 Friday 6:30-9:30 p.m Museum Open House and Railroad Lecture The Museum Open House is held from 6:30 - 7:30; lecture and slide show from 7:30 - 9:30. Admission is $5 adults, $4 children and seniors 5 Monday 6:00-8:30 p.m Historic Conservation at Home: Textiles Join us for the first of our three-part series on heirloom conservation. Expert instructors will lead discussions and demonstrations on caring for your family’s most precious objects. Topics include textiles, photographs, and paper ephemera. Basic preservation materials will be provided as well as handouts with tips and instructions from the professionals! $40 per class, or $100 for the three-part series. Call 253-288-7439 to register. May - 2010nuary - 2008 3 Monday 6:00-8:30 p.m Historic Conservation at Home: Paper Ephemera Join us for the first of our three-part series on heirloom conservation. Expert instructors will lead discussions and demonstrations on caring for your family’s most precious objects. Topics include textiles, photographs, and paper ephemera. Basic preservation materials will be provided as well as handouts with tips and instructions from the professionals! $40 per class, or $100 for the three-part series. Call 253-288-7439 to register. June - 2010nuary - 2008 7 Monday 1:00-3:00 p.m Historic Conservation at Home: Photographs Join us for the first of our three-part series on heirloom conservation. Expert instructors will lead discussions and demonstrations on caring for your family’s most precious objects. Topics include textiles, photographs, and paper ephemera. Basic preservation materials will be provided as well as handouts with tips and instructions from the professionals! $40 per class, or $100 for the three-part series. Call 253-288-7439 to register.

TOURS AND TREKS

DOCENT TOURS Museum docents are available to conduct group tours of the museum’s collections, with a flexible focus to suit individual needs and interests. Auburn Historic Main Street Tour: http://www.wrvmuseum.org/exhibits_tour1.htm