Issaquah History
Museum Tours
A guided tour is a fantastic way to explore Issaquah's rich cultural heritage, and both museums contain hands-on elements that make history come alive for kids (and adults too!). Trained guides use inquiry-based methods to engage students and let them guide the tour. Both museums contain hands-on elements that make history come alive.
Gilman Town Hall tours (Temporarily Closed) address the themes of pioneer life, communities, Issaquah's early industries, and the general history of our town. Children can set off an imaginary charge with an authentic dynamite blaster, ring a logging camp bell, and explore the old old two-cell town jail constructed in 1914.
Issaquah Depot tours address the themes of the Industrial Revolution, travel and communication, and the early economic development of Issaquah. Students experience a bit of what it was like to be a railroad passenger, a station agent, or a member of the train crew. Explore a variety of displays, many of which include interactive elements such as a telegraph. You may also choose to extend your tour experience with a discussion of the Bill Haddon mural of Issaquah's history, or a brief walking tour of sites around the Depot.
Our age-appropriate guided tours for kids are designed to support and augment Issaquah School District’s curriculum standards. Tours may also fulfill requirements for Girl Scout, Boy Scout, or Camp Fire badges. We are happy to tailor our tours to the needs of your group, big or small!
DEPOT MUSEUM TOUR &
FIELD TRIP PRICING
PRIVATE TOURS
Adult & Family: $75 + $7/attendee
Senior (65+)/Military: $75 flat rate up to 12 attendees
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- Minimum number of participants: 6​​
- Groups of more than 12 may be split into separate tours, subject to the discretion of IHM staff.
- Children ages 4 and under are free and must be accompanied by an adult.​
SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS
$15 per student, chaperones are free
$7 per additional, non-chaperone adult​​
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- Adult chaperones for ages under 18 (arranged by requestor) are required at a 1 adult to 10 children ratio and are free.
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ALSO
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Scheduling is dependent upon the availability of our volunteers and staff. Advanced planning is highly recommended.
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Guided tours run for about an hour.​​
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Additional tour guides (over the 1 assigned), are $20/guide according to group size.
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Larger groups may require an additional tour guide for an additional fee.
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The final number of children and adults participating must be provided at least 5 days before the day of the tour.
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Tours and field trips aren't confirmed until paid in full.
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Free or reduced rates are available for review on request.
