Clark County Historical Museum
The Clark County Historical Museum, Vancouver, Washington, is located in a 1909 Carnegie library and is operated by the Clark County Historical Society, established in 1917. You will find it in Vancouver. It was established in 1909.
A museum inside Vancouver
You can stay in Vancouver
Clark County Historical Museum is inside Vancouver, which has 40 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1909
Clark County Historical Museum dates from 1909. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Portland (PDX) has airline service, about 5 miles from Clark County Historical Museum.
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Clark County Historical Museum
The Clark County Historical Museum, Vancouver, Washington, is located in a 1909 Carnegie library and is operated by the Clark County Historical Society, established in 1917. It opened at the old Carnegie Library building on May 24, 1964. The first museum director was Joe Pagel.
The museum features rotating exhibits of local interest including a semi-permanent Native American craft exhibit. The Society is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of the cultural history of Clark County and the Pacific Northwest, and to sponsoring educational programs and exhibits for the enrichment of all members of the public.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1909
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1982)
A base for Clark County Historical Museum
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Vancouver (40) and Portland (257).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Clark County Historical Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | in town | — | 40 33 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 199,698 | $462K | D |
| Portland | 7 mi south | 10 min | 257 182 hotels · 31 motels · 19 inns & B&Bs · 11 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 5 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 635,109 | $582K | D− |
| Hazel Dell | 4 mi north | 5 min | 10 5 hotels · 1 motel · 4 RV parks | 23,237 | $456K | — |
| Hillsboro | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 23 20 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 111,126 | $521K | C− |
| Gresham | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 21 15 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 111,513 | $459K | C− |
| Beaverton | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 97,842 | $570K | C− |
| Salmon Creek | 5 mi north | 10 min | 6 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 20,017 | $530K | — |
| Tigard | 16 mi south | 25 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 57,929 | $611K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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Questions about Clark County Historical Museum
Is Clark County Historical Museum in Vancouver?
Yes. It’s inside Vancouver, WA.
When is the best time to visit Clark County Historical Museum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–81°.
What is the closest airport to Clark County Historical Museum?
Portland (PDX), about 5 miles away.
Where should I stay near Clark County Historical Museum?
Portland (7 mi, 257 places to stay), Vancouver (in town, 40 places to stay) and Hazel Dell (4 mi, 10 places to stay).
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