There are lots of ways to get involved at the Renton History Museum. Ready to interact with our community's rich history and become a part of it? Check out the tabs below to get started.
We're currently looking for Saturday Greeters and Oral History Team members! All new volunteers must fill out an online application and pass a City of Renton background check. Please note that as a subsidiary of the City of Renton, we are unable to sign off on any court-mandated volunteer service.
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The Museum has a collection of maps, bound local newspapers, city directories, yearbooks, oral histories, and files on various local interest topics available to view by appointment. Please email us at rentonhistorymuseum@rentonwa.gov to make an appointment.
Your financial contributions allow us to provide free research assistance to the public. It also funds training programs for our volunteers, the printing of our free newsletter, and supports ongoing work towards online exhibits.
The Museum currently accepts donations in the form of checks only. Please make them out to Renton History Museum. Checks can be mailed to our address at 235 Mill Ave S., Renton, WA.
As of March 2024, the Museum and the Historical Society have begun operating independently of one another. If you have an inquiry about object donations, please contact the Renton Historical Society via their website, rentonhistory.org.
Become a Facebook Fan of the Renton History Museum. The museum continues efforts to take advantage of social networking tools to get out the word about exhibits, programs, and other services. Questions will be answered and discussions held about local history. For the most up-to-date info on museum happenings, join Facebook and become a fan.
Check out amazing photos of events as they happen, cool objects from the museum, and fun field trips on Instagram.
We collect articles about the Pacific Northwest in the past and present to share with you on Pinterest! We have boards for a number of special interest topics.