Outreach Programs

Portable Museum and Teacher & Trunk

Woman shopping at Dominik Yellam's vegetable stand in Pike Place Market, Seattle, 1939

These seven versions of a “museum in your classroom” enhance the teaching of Washington State history, align with EALRs and with Washington State Social Studies Assessments. Each collection contains artifacts, a slide show, documents, maps, audio and an extensive Teacher’s Manual with lesson plans and activities adapted to meet individual class needs. Trunks are suitable for adult and senior audiences as needed.

Book a Teacher & Trunk Program and a Museum Educator delivers your Portable Museum and teaches a one-hour, hands-on artifact exploration to start your two-week rental. Scholarships are available for low income schools.

Grades: K to 12
Loan period: 2 weeks
Fee for Portable Museum Only: $50
Fee for Teacher & Trunk: $95 and $20 for additional classes on the same day
Note: Teacher & Trunk fee includes 2 week rental of materials

Portable Museums are available for the following topics. Click on trunk name to see preview materials:

• Native American People of Washington State (PDF)
• Explorers in Washington State (PDF)
• Fur Traders and Missionaries in Washington State (PDF)
• The Settlers in Washington State (PDF)
  
• 1870 - 1910: Years of Growth and Change (PDF)
• 1910 – 1945: The War Years (PDF)
• 1945 - 2000: The Recent Years (PDF)