Re-Imagining the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center
For nearly 85 years, the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center has captivated visitors with the stories of North Central Washington. As our region changes and our community grows, we recognize the pressing need to transform this treasure into a vibrant hub that embraces our beginnings while branching out into an even brighter future.
We are excited to embark on this transformation of the museum alongside you. This campaign goes beyond bricks and mortar—it’s about creating an enduring testament to the power of unity, where our stories interweave, our roots intertwine, and our connections deepen.
Eliot Scull, Co-Chair
Heather Ostenson, Co-Chair
John Donaghy, Co-Chair
Marriah Thornock, Executive Director
14,000 SQ FT
of new exhibit space
48,000 SQ FT
of rehabilitated and restored space
62,000 SQ FT
state-of-the-art regional museumThe Case
The Vision
Exterior:
Interior:
The Plans
The future Museum will be a cultural anchor and premier destination for visitors near and far featuring,
- A new light-filled lobby connecting the two buildings and adding an additional 14,000 square feet of new interior and exterior space
- A new main entrance at the back of the Museum, centralizing access to exhibits and programs, creating better access to parking, and a more equitable experience for all visitors
- Extension of Museum spaces to the outdoors with a welcoming exterior plaza and gathering space, and shared programming at Centennial Park developed with the City of Wenatchee
- All new exhibits that connect people to our region’s history, art, science, and culture in interactive and immersive ways
“We need a common space for storytelling and community conversation — a space that lives and breathes like the forests around us.”
Randy Lewis,Elder of the Colville Confederated Tribes 
“I cherish how the museum is a hub of our heritage and history, enhancing the area’s cultural vitality.”
Rosa PulidoExecutive Director of Wenatchee Downtown Association 
