Skagit County Historical Museum

05/30/2026

One week until our next amazing exhibit opens! Join us to learn more about our local farms, as well as some invaluable resources that are available in Skagit County. Starts with a reception from 5-7 pm on June 5th. Join us for pizza from WSU’s Pizza 4 Producers, book signing by author and photographer Craig J. Barber, and a short reading by Dr. John S. Farnsworth from Craig J. Barbers' new book 'Where our Food Comes From: The Magic of the Skagit Valley.'

WE ANTICIPATE A LARGE CROWD SO WE HAVE ARRANGED A SHUTTLE FROM THE SOUTH BASIN PARKING LOT AT THE MARINA AND FROM THE TOWN OF LA CONNER PARKING LOT TO THE MUSEUM. THANK YOU TO LA CONNER RETIREMENT INN AND CRICKET LOESCH FOR PROVIDING THIS SERVICE!!! SHUTTLE WILL RUN FROM 4:30 TO 7:00. PLEASE NOTE - THERE IS A CHARGE TO PARK AT BOTH OF THESE LOTS.

The family friendly Skagit County Historical Museum is located
at the top of the hill in La Conner.

501 S. 4th Street • P.O. Box 818 • La Conner, WA 98257
Phone 360.466.3365
www.skagitcounty.net/museum

Museum hours:
Thursday – Sunday
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Museums are no longer required to post abandoned property notices in local papers and are now able to post them on our website. Due to this change we have created a tab titled “Collection’s Notices” where all of the claims will be available for public viewing. To view these please select the t...

05/29/2026

WE'RE PLEASED AND GRATEFUL to tell you that there will be a shuttle running between the Port South Basin parking lot and the Town of La Conner lot and the Museum on the night of the opening, June 5 from 5pm to 7pm ~

05/29/2026

Please note ~ If you're planning to come to our opening reception on Friday June 5th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm for "Where Our Food Comes From: Honoring the Farmworkers and Farmers of Skagit County" our featured photographer, Craig Barber, will be signing his brand-new book from 5:00pm to 5:45pm.
We are hoping to make things easier for all by having you call or come by the Museum to pre-pay for your copy/copies. That way we can have your book(s) ready for you to just pick up and get in line to have them signed!
Janice will at the Museum Saturday and Sunday from 11-4 to help in person or by phone ~ 360-466-3365

05/25/2026

Nice!

SEDRO-WOOLLEY — The city of Sedro-Woolley has received a state Department of Commerce grant to make improvements at the Northern State Hospital cemetery.

05/24/2026

It's never too early to plan for exciting things happening at the Skagit City School this summer!

05/23/2026

Today's spotlight is on JP Automotive on the Westside in Mount Vernon! One of our valued 2025-2026 Sponsors!

JP Automotive Is Your full service automotive repair, maintenance and service shop, located In Mount Vernon, Washington.

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

And just like that...it's time to mark your calendars for our Summer Series of TOPICS @ THE SCHOOL!
This series focuses on Northern State Hospital!

05/22/2026

As one feature exhibit retires, another exhibit is created!!

05/13/2026

Honoring the Farmworkers and Farmers of Skagit County

Where our Food comes from
The exhibit opens with a reception from 5-7 pm on June 5th. Join us for pizza from WSU’s Pizza 4 Producers, book signing by author and photographer Craig J. Barber, and a short reading by Dr. John S. Farnsworth from Craig J. Barbers' new book 'Where our Food Comes From: The Magic of the Skagit Valley.'

Pre-order Craig's book from the museum store and have it available for his signing on 6/5!

The family friendly Skagit County Historical Museum is located
at the top of the hill in La Conner.

501 S. 4th Street • P.O. Box 818 • La Conner, WA 98257
Phone 360.466.3365
www.skagitcounty.net/museum
Museum hours:
Thursday – Sunday
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM