Join us on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM for a fun Museum Day celebration at the South Cle Elum Rail Yard.
This year’s event is extra special as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary!
FREE FAMILY FUN ALL DAY!
Touch-a-Truck with South Cle Elum’s Fire Engine
Climb aboard, explore the truck, meet local volunteers, and learn about the equipment that helps protect our community!
Division Point Coffee & Crepes
Enjoy delicious coffee, fresh crepes, pastries, and more from South Cle Elum’s newest local business, located inside the historic South Cle Elum Railroad Depot!
Tour the USS Rio Grande Search and Rescue truck
Calling all Star Trek fans, Search & Rescue enthusiasts, and curious explorers! Stop by and check out this unique exhibit while you’re here.
Railroad depot exhibits
Take a tour of the South Cle Elum railroad depot with Cascade Rail Foundation volunteers!
Special Raffle Drawing
Be sure to grab your raffle tickets! We’ll be drawing for an awesome grand prize basket near the end of the event, featuring:
- Division Point Coffee & Crepes swag
- Gift cards
- Local goodies
- And more surprises!
Family Friendly • Kid Friendly • Pet Friendly
We love our furry friends! Please keep dogs outside the buildings, and we’ll have water available for them.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Museum Day is hosted by Cascade Rail Foundation, Division Point Coffee and Crepes, South Cle Elum Fire, and Central Washington Outdoor, with support from the South Cle Elum community!
SPONSORS WANTED!
We’re looking for a couple of local businesses and community sponsors to help make Museum Day even more memorable! We’d love to create custom Museum Day 2026 / America 250 commemorative t-shirts featuring sponsor logos. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business while supporting local history, community engagement, and family fun.
Interested in sponsoring? Reach out to us for details!
