Children's Museums

Museum at Keewaydin

Name: Museum at Keewaydin
Address: 205 W Keewaydin Dr, Kennewick, WA 99336, Kennewick, WA, US
Telephone: (509) 582-7704
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (92 reviews)

📍 205 W Keewaydin Dr, Kennewick, WA 99336

📞 (509) 582-7704

🌐 museumatkeewaydin.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	12–4:30 PM
Thursday	12–4 PM
Friday	12–4 PM
Saturday	12–4 PM
Sunday	Closed

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About Museum at Keewaydin

Native American petroglyphs & exhibits. Opened in 1982, this local heritage museum houses ancient Native American petroglyphs & a gift shop. Houses one of the most impressive arrowhead collections in the region, featured prominently in visitor reviews as exceptional. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 92 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Natural History Museum
Location: Historic Downtown Kennewick, WA
Special Features: Escape rooms, Blue Star Museum program
Best For: All ages
Admission: Free for kids under 5 and military families (summer); discounts for EBT cardholders

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Houses one of the most impressive arrowhead collections in the region, featured prominently in visitor reviews as exceptional
🏛️Founded in 1982 as a local heritage museum dedicated to preserving East Benton County history and Native American cultural artifacts
⭐Features a distinctive floor made of petrified wood and decorative rocks with butterfly formations, creating an unusual architectural element
⭐Contains a full-size interactive telephone switchboard exhibit and hosts escape room challenges that can be booked online
⭐Participates in the Blue Star Museum program, offering free admission to military families during summer (Armed Forces Day to Labor Day) and maintains partnerships with Museums for All for discounted access

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Don't miss the museum's exceptional arrowhead collection and the stunning petrified wood floor with butterfly formations—these are highlighted as standout features that make this museum unique among regional attractions.
💡Book the 'Escape the Museum' challenge online in advance, as it's a popular interactive experience that adds significant value to your visit beyond traditional exhibits.
💬EBT cardholders get heavily discounted admission ($4 for adults, $2 for seniors/military), and military families receive free admission during summer (Armed Forces Day to Labor Day). Check if you qualify for Museums for All partnership discounts as well.
💬Plan 2-3 hours for your visit to fully explore the interactive exhibits, extensive artifact collection, vintage toys, and historical county records without feeling rushed.
💡Bring children under 5 free of charge, and note that the museum offers interactive exhibits and old toys specifically designed to engage kids while adults enjoy the curated historical displays.