Renton History Museum, Washington, United States

4.0 (11 reviews) Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Ranking #5 in Renton History Museums

Exceeded Expectations

I’ve passed this modest looking museum many times, but had never ventured in. From the outside, it’s small and nondescript. I imagined the inside was similar. I think I pictured card tables with some artifacts plus some old black and white pictures on the wall. My expectations were low. It is small, maybe 1/2 hour to go through, but it’s very well organized with bright displays and tells the story of early Renton really well. I walked away with a much better understanding of the region’s early history and certainly learned new things. If you wanted to partake, there was also an interactive play where they recreated a moment in Renton history. It’s also free admission the first Wednesday and third Saturday of every month, but it would also be worth $5 adult admission.

Address

235 Mill Ave S, Renton, WA 98057-2133

Mobile

+1 425-255-2330

Website

http://rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=13326

Working hours

Monday :
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday :

Current local date and time now

Friday, May 10, 2024, 6:40

User Ratings

4.0 based on (11 reviews)

Excellent
18%
Good
73%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%

Reviews

  • 4Matteozk16 5:00 PM Aug 31, 2017
    Awesome museum to learn about the history of Renton
    This place is always really interesting and I always learn something new when I go. I just wish they could expand more.
  • 3Jason Hennig 5:00 PM May 31, 2019
    A Worthwhile Afternoon Trip
    I've visited the museum several times, most recently in May. Their current feature exhibit is a total underuse of the potential of the museum (otherwise I'd be rating this at above average). If museums are your thing--and they absolutely are mine--I'd still recommend stopping in even despite the lackluster feature. The door fee is a pretty meager $5, and there's parking just across the street that isn't business-specific. The museum is well-maintained and clean, and the signage is professional and informative. Additionally, it's positioned within walking distance of a lot of Renton's great hole-in-the-wall restaurants.

See also