Collections & Exhibits
Scope of Collections: Pioneer, Agriculture, Military
The Museum's entire collection contains more than 42,000 cataloged
artifacts including historical objects, textiles, photographs & archives. The Museum also has a small reference library, available for year 'round use (weekdays, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm).
(Please ... no indoor flash photography; strong light damages artifacts.)
Soldiers, Pioneers & Indian People, The Lloyd Family Indian Artifact Collection: positive interaction between cultures in Southeast Washington. Experience the Museum's major exhibit throughthe 2008 visitation season.
There's always something new to see at Fort Walla Walla Museum!
17 Buildings in Pioneer Settlement
circa 1850 - turn of the century. Below, the pioneer settlement in spring.
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Horse-Drawn Agricultural Equipment
circa 1859-1930s, one of the nation's largest collections. Below, the 33-mule team with Harris Combine & Chandoney hitch (photo by Brent Bergherm), surrounded by a 1920s wheat harvest mural by Carol Poppenga.
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Photographic Collection
Native Americans, Centennial Farms and Farmers
Horse Drawn Agriculture Equipment, Towns and Businesses
Historical Special Events
Below, Shirley Temple (in chef's hat) serves food at McCaw Military Hostpital in Walla Walla, 1945. (FWWM #92.56.2)
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Military Collection
Artifacts from Fort Walla Walla
Guns, Swords and Accoutrements (1850s - 1945)
WWI, WWII
Below, painting of Fort Walla Walla as it was in 1857, now the intersection of First and
Main Streets in downtown Walla Walla. 
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Extensive Textile Collection
Registered quilts, adult, children, and infant clothing (circa 1850 - 1940s)
Domestic items. Below, the 2007-2008 Wedding Ensemble display in Exhibit Hall I.
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Washington State Penitentiary Collection
Confiscated weapons
Products produced by prisoners at WSP through time
Records and photos of prisoners' records
Authentic jail cell and cell block locking mechanism
Below, Museum Living History Company volunteer Alan Walter portrays
19th century
Prison Warden
Frank Paine at the Territorial Prison exhibit.
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