Issaquah History
Museum Tours
Step into Issaquah’s past with a guided Private or Youth Tour at the Issaquah Depot Museum—where engaging stories, artifacts, and hands-on demonstrations bring local history to life. Led by trained guides, you’ll explore the historic Train Depot—including the station agent’s office, the men’s waiting room, the women’s and children’s waiting room, and when accessible, the Freight Room. Youth Tours also include a special visit to the vintage caboose, a favorite among young explorers!
Tours delve into pivotal themes like the Industrial Revolution, early travel and communication, and Issaquah’s economic roots. Our age-appropriate Youth Tours are designed to complement school curriculum and may fulfill badge requirements for Girl Scout, Boy Scout, or Camp Fire programs. And by special arrangement, customized tours can include a short walk to nearby historic sites or a peek inside Issaquah’s two-cell town jail, built in 1914. We are happy to tailor our tours to the needs of your group.
Located in Depot Park in downtown Issaquah, the museum invites you to discover the industries, people, and events that shaped our valley and the Pacific Northwest.
To learn more about experiencing Issaquah’s history firsthand, submit our Inquiry form (bottom of this page) or email us at: info@issaquahhistory.org
DEPOT MUSEUM
TOURS & PRICING
PRIVATE TOURS
Adult & Family: $75 + $7 per participant
Senior (65+)/Military: $75 flat rate up to 12 attendees
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– Minimum number of participants: 6​​
– Children ages 4 and under are free and must
be accompanied by an adult.​
YOUTH TOURS
$7 per student
$7 per non-chaperone adult​​
Chaperones are free
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– Tours are for youth ages 7 and up.
– Minimum number of students: 6
– Maximum number of students: 36 (plus
chaperones)
– Required ratio: 1 chaperone to 10 students.
– Chaperones are arranged by requestor and
students must be managed by chaperones at
all times.​
– Tour Timing: Monday through Thursday
between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
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ADDITIONAL INFO FOR ALL TOURS:
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Guided tours run approximately 45-60 minutes.
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Scheduling is dependent upon the availability of our volunteers and staff and tours must be arranged in advance.
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One tour guide is included for the first 10-12 participants or students; larger groups will require additional guide(s) for a fee of $20 per guide.
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Groups of more than 12 may be split (subject to the discretion of IHM staff).
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Tour reservations will not be confirmed until payment is received.
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Final confirmation, including the number of children/students and adults (plus chaperones if a Youth Tour), is required 2 weeks before the tour date. If not confirmed, your tour will be cancelled.
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Free or reduced rates are available for review on request.
