Edmonds Historical Museum

Edmonds Historical Museum occupies two floors of a former library building and features exhibits focused on local growth and regional heritage. The collection includes documents, photographs, and objects that tell the story of the area and its people.

Built in 1910 as a library in Edwardian and Beaux Arts style, the building shifted to a museum role in 1973. This transition allowed the structure to focus on preserving and sharing the area's history with visitors.

The museum tells the story of how Edmonds and the surrounding county grew and changed through the eyes of local residents. Objects on display reveal how people lived, worked, and built their community over time.

You can arrange access to research materials through the museum staff and find educational programs scheduled throughout the year for different ages. Planning a visit in advance helps you make the most of what the museum offers.

The basement holds an original jail cell with two bunks and a sink that gives you a sense of what early law enforcement was like in the area. Walking through it reveals how the justice system operated in those days.