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White River Valley Museum
& the Mary Olson Farm
Family Day: Native American Heritage Month
Nov
11
12:00 PM12:00

Family Day: Native American Heritage Month

  • Monday, November 11, 2024
  • 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 12:00 14:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
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Join us on Veterans Day as we explore….

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Exhibit Opening Reception and Holiday Bake Sale
Nov
20
2:30 PM14:30

Exhibit Opening Reception and Holiday Bake Sale

  • Wednesday, November 20, 2024
  • 2:30 PM 7:30 PM 14:30 19:30
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Be the first to see our new exhibit…

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Salmon Fest
Nov
23
12:00 PM12:00

Salmon Fest

  • Saturday, November 23, 2024
  • 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 12:00 14:00
  • Mary Olson Farm (map)
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The Mary Olson Farm welcomes the salmon …

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Curator Walk & Talk: A Very Victorian Washington Christmas
Dec
5
1:00 PM13:00

Curator Walk & Talk: A Very Victorian Washington Christmas

  • Thursday, December 5, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 13:00 13:30
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
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Join Museum Curator Hilary Pittenger for a …

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Story Club with KCLS - Rocks in His Head
Dec
5
4:30 PM16:30

Story Club with KCLS - Rocks in His Head

  • Thursday, December 5, 2024
  • 4:30 PM 5:30 PM 16:30 17:30
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Auburn Children’s Librarian Ms. Robbin at the White River….

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Dickens Christmas After Hours
Dec
12
7:00 PM19:00

Dickens Christmas After Hours

  • Thursday, December 12, 2024
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
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Join our museum curators for the saucier side of the holidays.

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Family Day: Holiday Celebrations
Dec
14
12:00 PM12:00

Family Day: Holiday Celebrations

  • Saturday, December 14, 2024
  • 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 12:00 14:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
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Join us after the Santa Breakfast as we explore….

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Curator Walk & Talk: Making Merry and Christmas Feasting
Dec
19
1:00 PM13:00

Curator Walk & Talk: Making Merry and Christmas Feasting

  • Thursday, December 19, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 13:00 13:30
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
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Join Museum Director Rachael McAlister for a …

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Feeding Sovereignty
Oct
20
1:00 PM13:00

Feeding Sovereignty

  • Sunday, October 20, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 13:00 16:00
  • Auburn Community Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Listen, explore, sip, and savor Coast Salish heritage.

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Story Club with KCLS - The Matchbox Diary
Oct
10
4:30 PM16:30

Story Club with KCLS - The Matchbox Diary

  • Thursday, October 10, 2024
  • 4:30 PM 5:30 PM 16:30 17:30
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Auburn Children’s Librarian Ms. Robbin at the White River….

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Family Day: Bon Odori
Sep
29
1:00 PM13:00

Family Day: Bon Odori

  • Sunday, September 29, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Pop by the museum for a fun Family Day…

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Unwind and Wine at the Mary Olson Farm
Sep
18
6:00 PM18:00

Unwind and Wine at the Mary Olson Farm

  • Wednesday, September 18, 2024
  • 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 18:00 19:30
  • Mary Olson Farm (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Mary Olson Farm + Gentle Yoga + Wine + Cheese? Yes, please!

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Cracking the Cemetery Code
Sep
7
1:00 PM13:00

Cracking the Cemetery Code

  • Saturday, September 7, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 13:00 14:00
  • Mountain View Cemetery (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join museum curator Hilary Pittenger on a guided tour of Mountain View Cemetery to discover what mysteries it holds.

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Film Screening: Dancing with Our Ancestors
Aug
29
2:00 PM14:00

Film Screening: Dancing with Our Ancestors

  • Thursday, August 29, 2024
  • 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 14:00 15:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Did you miss our opening reception?

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Gallery Talk: What is Obon?
Aug
21
2:00 PM14:00

Gallery Talk: What is Obon?

  • Wednesday, August 21, 2024
  • 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 14:00 15:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Every year Buddhist communities in Japan and America come together in a summer festival called Obon..

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Barnyard Dance!
Jul
26
5:00 PM17:00

Barnyard Dance!

  • Friday, July 26, 2024
  • 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 17:00 19:00
  • Mary Olson Farm (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Music, food, and fun activities on the Farm!

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Blinky Ring Bingo!
Jul
13
12:00 PM12:00

Blinky Ring Bingo!

  • Saturday, July 13, 2024
  • 12:00 PM 4:00 PM 12:00 16:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Are you excited to attend Auburn Bon Odori this month?! Pop by the museum for a fun exploration of what you can expect to see…

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Exhibit Opening Reception and Film Screening: Dancing with Our Ancestors
Jun
27
5:00 PM17:00

Exhibit Opening Reception and Film Screening: Dancing with Our Ancestors

  • Thursday, June 27, 2024
  • 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 17:00 19:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Be the first to see our new exhibit…

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Story Club with KCLS - The Peace Bell
Jun
13
4:00 PM16:00

Story Club with KCLS - The Peace Bell

  • Thursday, June 13, 2024
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 16:00 17:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Auburn Children’s Librarian Ms. Robbin at the White River….

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FULL! Unwind and Wine at the Mary Olson Farm
Jun
12
6:00 PM18:00

FULL! Unwind and Wine at the Mary Olson Farm

  • Wednesday, June 12, 2024
  • 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 18:00 19:30
  • Mary Olson Farm (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Mary Olson Farm + Gentle Yoga + Wine + Cheese? Yes, please!

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Exhibit Closing Reception: Where Castoffs Go to to Heal and Grow
May
23
1:00 PM13:00

Exhibit Closing Reception: Where Castoffs Go to to Heal and Grow

  • Thursday, May 23, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Be the first to see our new exhibit…

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Program Full! Artist Studio Open House: Marita Dingus
May
18
1:00 PM13:00

Program Full! Artist Studio Open House: Marita Dingus

  • Saturday, May 18, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
  • Mountain View Cemetery (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

See the art of Marita Dingus in place during open house hours at…

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FULL! Farm Tots!
May
7
to May 28

FULL! Farm Tots!

  • Tue, May 7, 2024 10:00 AM 10:00 Tue, May 28, 2024 11:00 AM 11:00
  • Mary Olson Farm (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Farm fun for ages 3-5 every Tuesday in May …

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Story Club with KCLS - Look! Look! Look! at Sculpture
Apr
25
4:00 PM16:00

Story Club with KCLS - Look! Look! Look! at Sculpture

  • Thursday, April 25, 2024
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 16:00 17:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Auburn Children’s Librarian Ms. Robbin at the White River….

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Spring Break Manga Drawing Workshop
Apr
12
2:00 PM14:00

Spring Break Manga Drawing Workshop

  • Friday, April 12, 2024
  • 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 14:00 15:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spring break fun at …

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Spring Break Rhythm & Rhyme Story Hour with Auburn Symphony
Apr
11
1:00 PM13:00

Spring Break Rhythm & Rhyme Story Hour with Auburn Symphony

  • Thursday, April 11, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 13:00 14:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spring break fun at …

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Spring Break Printmaking Workshop
Apr
10
1:00 PM13:00

Spring Break Printmaking Workshop

  • Wednesday, April 10, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spring break fun at …

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Artist Talk and Book Signing: Mommy's House
Apr
4
6:00 PM18:00

Artist Talk and Book Signing: Mommy's House

  • Thursday, April 4, 2024
  • 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 18:00 19:30
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us as we welcome nationally recognized artist….

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Block Printing Workshop
Mar
23
1:00 PM13:00

Block Printing Workshop

  • Saturday, March 23, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 13:00 16:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a block printing workshop at the museum….

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Weird, Wonderful, and Worrisome Objects in Washington State's Museums
Mar
21
6:00 PM18:00

Weird, Wonderful, and Worrisome Objects in Washington State's Museums

  • Thursday, March 21, 2024
  • 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 18:00 19:30
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Most museums display no more than 10 percent of their holdings, often citing “not enough space” as the reason…

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Event full: Artist Talk: Where Castoffs go to Heal and Grow with Marita Dingus
Feb
29
2:00 PM14:00

Event full: Artist Talk: Where Castoffs go to Heal and Grow with Marita Dingus

  • Thursday, February 29, 2024
  • 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 14:00 15:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us as we welcome nationally recognized artist….

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Family Day: Let's Make Art!
Feb
25
1:00 PM13:00

Family Day: Let's Make Art!

  • Sunday, February 25, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

pop by the museum for a fun art making Family Day…

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Story Club with KCLS- Imogene's Last Stand
Feb
15
4:00 PM16:00

Story Club with KCLS- Imogene's Last Stand

  • Thursday, February 15, 2024
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 16:00 17:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join King County Library Children’s Librarian Ms. Robbin at….

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Exhibit Opening Reception: Where Castoffs Go to to Heal and Grow
Feb
7
5:00 PM17:00

Exhibit Opening Reception: Where Castoffs Go to to Heal and Grow

  • Wednesday, February 7, 2024
  • 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 17:00 19:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Be the first to see our new exhibit…

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Solstice Sip & Paint
Dec
14
6:00 PM18:00

Solstice Sip & Paint

  • Thursday, December 14, 2023
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Grab a friend, grab a drink, and settle in for a cozy….

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Salmon Fest
Dec
2
12:00 PM12:00

Salmon Fest

  • Saturday, December 2, 2023
  • 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 12:00 14:00
  • Mary Olson Farm (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Mary Olson Farm welcomes the salmon …

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BOO-seum!
Oct
28
1:00 PM13:00

BOO-seum!

  • Saturday, October 28, 2023
  • 1:00 PM 5:00 PM 13:00 17:00
  • Whiter River Valley Museum (map)
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Stop by the Museum during Trunk or Treat…

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Hops & Crops Music and Beer Festival
Sep
16
12:00 PM12:00

Hops & Crops Music and Beer Festival

  • Saturday, September 16, 2023
  • 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 12:00 18:00
  • White River Valley Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Music, beer, and …

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White River Valley Museum
& The Mary Olson Farm

White River Valley Museum
918 H Street Southeast,
Auburn, WA, 98002,
United States
(253) 288-7433
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918 H St SE, Auburn WA 98002

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28728 Green River Rd, Kent WA 98030