Exhibits
“Sometimes, you just have to clear your head and get out to see other things. It is very important to be nourished. I love to go to museums and galleries – anything creative. It doesn’t promise you inspiration, but it nourishes your creative soul”
– Marc Jacobs
Chronicling our History
Permanent Exhibits
The Lewis County Historical Museum itself is a living historical exhibit, as it is housed inside the historic 1912 Northern Pacific Railway depot, one of the oldest buildings in Washington State. Our sweeping, high-ceilinged corridors offer exciting displays depicting early settlements and pioneer life in Lewis County, the oldest county in Washington State. Explore exhibits highlighting the area’s logging and rail history, as well as a children’s hands-on area.
Featured Exhibit
Currently on display, we have a collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the historic Yard Birds Shopping Mall that previously existed at 2100 National Ave. in Chehalis. The mall was most famously known for its gigantic “Yard Bird” statue and it housed over 60 merchants, drawing folks from all over Lewis County and beyond. Come to the Museum to see one of the Yard Birds and learn more about this quirky shopping destination’s importance to local families.