The Museums
The Issaquah History Museums showcases our area’s history with two historic buildings, the Issaquah Depot Museum (open Saturdays & Sundays, year-round and Fridays, during summer) and Gilman Town Hall Museum (Temporarily Closed). Both the Gilman Town Hall Museum and the Issaquah Depot Museum house compelling exhibits that let visitors get a deeper sense of Issaquah’s past, and feature hands-on elements for kids.
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We invite you to explore all that the Gilman Town Hall Museum & Issaquah Depot Museum have to offer!
Issaquah Depot Museum
The city’s train depot was built in 1889, and now holds a museum with exhibits that explore the industrial revolution, travel, communication, and the early economic development of Issaquah.
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​Visit the museum:
Issaquah Depot Museum
78 First Avenue NE
Issaquah, WA 98027
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Depot Museum Hours:
Fri, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (summer only)
Sat and Sun, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Admission:
We are able to offer FREE ADMISSION through the financial support from 4Culture and visitors who make donations upon entry to the Museum.
Special events and activities may have a fee.
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Museum Contact
Phone: (425) 392-3500
Email: info@issaquahhistory.org
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Accessibility:
We are committed to ensuring physical accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. Our facility includes ramp access at the south end of the building to accommodate mobility needs to the Depot Museum, restroom, and Freight Room for events.
Gilman Town Hall Museum
Built in 1886, the Gilman Town Hall features a permanent exhibit called “In This Valley: The Story of Our Town,” which uses photographs, artifacts, and interactive elements to explore different aspects of Issaquah’s past. The back yard hosts a two-celled concrete jail that was used from 1914 until 1930.
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Visit the museum:
Gilman Town Hall
165 SE Andrews St
Issaquah, WA 98027
(Temporarily Closed)
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Admission:
Admission to the Museums are FREE – but donations are always appreciated. Special events and activities may have a fee.
Museum Contact:
Phone: (425) 392-3500
E-mail: info@issaquahhistory.org