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Reach Museum Richland WA | About, Hours, Events, Weddings, and more...

Reach Museum Richland WA | About, Hours, Events, Weddings The Reach Museum in Richland, Washington is a one-of-a-kind destination for history buffs and art aficionados alike. Established in 1987, this amazing museum features collections of items from the Columbia River Basin that represent the diverse cultures of the region’s past as well as pieces from the present. From Native American artifacts to modern contemporary art displays, you’ll find something for everyone here!

Although established in 1987, the current building opened in 2014. The Reach has a 14,000 square foot ground floor which contains the galleries, rotating exhibit, a great hall, and a store. The museum has seen approximately 70,000 visitors since opening in July 2014,…

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museum day liveMuseum Day Live! will be observed at The Reach Museum on September 23, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The event will take place at Hanford Reach Interpretive Center, at 1943 Columbia Park Trl, Richland, WA. For more details, get in touch with Hanford Reach Interpretive Center by calling 509-943-4100. Details about museums and cultural institutions that will join the Museum Day Live! event, as well as the ticket download, can be found at Smithsonian's website.

Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day Live!

Museum Day Live! is a yearly event hosted by Smithsonian magazine. It's a celebration of immense desire to learn, featuring free admission to museums. Smithsonian believes that museums and cultural institutions are the perfect venues to feed the…

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Steam Presents PollinatorsThe REACH Museum will present STEAM: Pollinators, on May 13, 2017. The event will run from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., at the museum's entry hall, at 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, WA. For more details, visit the website of The REACH.

STEAM Featuring Pollinators

STEAM Featuring Pollinators is a workshop on the importance of insect pollinators in the reproduction of flowers and animals. The workshop will also cover native bees and butterflies, and the process by which flowers get to attract hummingbirds.

Pollinators is one of The REACH Museum's programs that aim to make the whole family delight in the knowledge of Science and Technology, Arts, Math, and Engineering. Admission to Pollinators costs $8 each for adults and $6 for students,…

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STEAM Water QualityHanford Reach Interpretative Center is pleased to present STEAM featuring 'Water Quality' on April 8, 2017, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The event will take place at The Reach Museum, at 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, WA. For more details, visit the STEAM - Water Quality page on Facebook or call 943-4100 ext. 113.

About STEAM - Water Quality
STEAM - Water Quality will talk about the current condition of water and how to distinguish if the water is clean. The event will be comprised of activities that explore the watershed of Columbia River. Procedures that involve the use of chemistry to learn about the quality of water will be discussed at the STEAM- Water Quality event.

Admission to STEAM - Water Quality costs $8 each for adults and $6…

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East Benton County History Museum Grand Re-Opening and Special Exhibits in KennewickThe East Benton County History Museum Grand Re-Opening will be held on March 4, 2017, beginning at 12 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The museum is located at 2015 Keewaydin Dr., Kennewick, WA. For more details, please visit the Museum Grand Re-Opening page on Facebook.

About the East Benton County History Museum Grand Re-Opening
The East Benton County History Museum Grand Re-Opening will feature a special ribbon cutting ceremony. There will be new exhibits where extraordinary artifacts from East Benton County History Museum's collection will be put on display. Some of the exciting discoveries that the visitors will enjoy at the Grand Re-Opening include meeting the tiny T-Rex, listening to a vinyl record, and exploring the Curious Classroom. Visitors also get to…

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museum advocacy dayThe Museum Advocacy Day will take place on February 25, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The event will be held at Hanford Reach Interpretative Center, at 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, WA. For more details, please visit the Museum Advocacy Day page on Facebook.

About the Museum Advocacy Day
The REACH has prepared activities for the Museum Advocacy Day that the whole family will enjoy. It's a celebration of museums and the historical societies of Eastern Washington. Participating in this event are Benton County Historical Society, Walla Walla Children's Museum, Kittitas County Historical Museum, and a lot more! Crafts and many other activities will be a part of the celebration.

Join the Museum Advocacy Day and learn more about all things…

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Saturdays at the Museum Presents Animals in Winter at The REACH Museum in Richland, WA The Saturdays at the Museum will present the Animals in Winter on January 21, 2017. This event will run from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and will be held at The REACH Museum, at 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, WA. For more details, please visit REACH's website.

About the Animals in Winter
The Animals in Winter will feature some arts and science activities that participants of all ages will surely enjoy. Animals in Winter will also cover the things that local animals do in order to deal with the freezing weather. This event will also discuss the wildlife of the shrub-steppe. Don't miss this!

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The REACH at Barnes & Noble | An Educational Trip to the Book Store | Richland, WAJoin The REACH at Barnes & Noble event on January 14, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. This event will be held at Barnes & Noble, at Columbia Center, 1321 N. Columbia Center Boulevard, Kennewick, WA. For more details, please visit The REACH at Barnes & Noble page on Facebook.

About 'The REACH at Barnes & Noble'
Visit Barnes & Noble and get a load of things to learn about mammoths and prehistoric animals. Hanford Reach interpretative Center will set up some touchable artifacts at the Mini Mobile Museum of Barnes and Noble for this particular event. This will also feature some hands-on activities where guests of all ages can join. Don't miss this exciting affair!

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Kids Meet the Farmer Day: Getting Acquainted with Farm Workers, Types of Equipment and Procedures | Richland, WAThe Agri-Northwest and REACH Museum are calling for children ages 9 to 13 years old to join the Kids Meet the Farmer Day event which is set on the 7th of July, 2016. This event will run from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and will be held at the REACH Museum, 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, WA.

About Kids Meet the Farmer Day
The Kids Meet the Farmer Day event offers a great opportunity for the kids to discover things about farmers and the things they do to grow food. They will be allowed to have a close encounter with different types of equipment used in farming such as the ones used for potato production, corn dryer and more. The kids get to learn how the irrigation pumping station on the river works. They will be taken to the control room, where the…

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Fort Walla Walla Days At Fort Walla Walla Museum, WashingtonFort Walla Walla Museum provides learning to the region’s heritage and shares this heritage through exhibits, events publications and other programs and to keep it safe from future generations. It has more than 48,000 artifacts and photographs as well as a Living History series to tell the story of the many people who have inhibited the Walla Walla Valley.

About Fort Walla Walla Days
This coming Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 get a chance to join the two day family oriented event at the Fort Walla Walla Museum, 755 Myra Road in Walla Walla, Washington and be a part of this historical activity. The Museum opens daily from 10:00 in the morning to 5:00 in the afternoon.

Fort Walla Walla Days features encampment that were recreated from the days of…

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