Shafer Historical Museum
Museum host training
Volunteer at the museum!
Join the docent corps and share Methow Valley history with Valley residents and visitors. Learn more about the place you call home. Training starts soon. Click here to learn more.
Click HERE for the application.
*Waiting list for camp* Please complete the application form if you wish to be added to the list. We'll contact you if space becomes available and will collect payment at that time.
Payment and forms must be completed prior to registration confirmation.
Online Photos & materials
Much of the Museum's collections of photos and documents are available to view online.
View photos, documents and images from the Shafer Museum's archives online.
Looking for something in particular? Volunteers can aid your research or answer questions. Get in touch at archives@shafermuseum.org or leave a voicemail at 509-380-9911 and we'll return your call as soon as possible.
With Gratitude to Friends and Donors
The Shafer Museum relies on donations and grants from many supporters to share & preserve Methow Valley history with community members and visitors:
Members and individual donors to the Shafer Museum
GiveMethow donors
The Philadelphia Foundation
Donors through the Seattle Foundation
Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation
Twispworks Foundation for COVID-19 relief funds
MethowValley Fund & the Community Foundation of North Central Washington
Sun Mountain Lodge
Humanities Washington