The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Washington is a fantastic, little-known museum in a small fishing town on the Long Beach Peninsula. The museum tells the history of the area via dynamic permanent and special exhibits. The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum offers a glimpse into the past that helps visitors get a better sense of the area, the people who came before us, and where we’re all headed. During your visit, you’ll learn about Long Beach Peninsula’s history as well as some of the specific people who lived and worked in Ilwaco over 100 years ago.

The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum explores the local history and culture of the Long Beach Peninsula.
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This fantastic hidden treasure has numerous engaging exhibits and is free to the public.
The museum shares culture, history, and traditions. It displays many artifacts of the Native American peoples that lived in this area.
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum/Google Reviews
Walk down history lane as you peek into the windows of recreated storefronts, homes, and community spaces like a school classroom.
Cheri "Bella" Isabella/Google Reviews
It's super fun to get a sense of what life was like for the people living in the Ilwaco area over 100 years ago.
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My kids loved the huge row boat that was used by early Coast Guard members.
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There is also an impressive dugout canoe on display as well.
When you go upstairs, you'll see an enchanting display of period dollhouses and a huge model railroad.
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My kids and I loved looking at these miniature displays.
There is also a full-size train car from the Ilwaco Railroad.
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum/Google Reviews
You'll also find an excellent gift store where you can purchase mementos of your visit while supporting this fabulous local history museum.
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum/Google Reviews

For more information about this entertaining and informative museum, visit the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum website. If your visit to the museum includes a drive, you may want to stock up on car-friendly snacks and/or stop for lunch at one of the fabulous local eateries at the Port of Ilwaco, such as Salt Pub or Waterline Pub.

If you visit the museum, please leave a comment as we’d love to know about your experience. Also, feel free to share any local history museums you know about that we should check out, too.

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Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 Lake St SE, Ilwaco, WA 98624, USA