Preview the Museum of History and Industry

The entryway Atrium at the new Museum of History and Industry – Contributed photo

A preview opening of the San Juan Island Museum of History and Industry (MHI) at the San Juan Historical Museum, Wednesday, March 11 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

The San Juan Historical Society cordially invites you to a preview of the San Juan Island Museum of History and Industry (MHI). The MHI is a developing interactive educational center located in the barn on the museum grounds. The MHI will feature exhibits interpreting the past core industries of San Juan Island: Fishing, Farming, Logging and Limestone processing. The exhibits will feature multimedia presentations, interactive exhibits and items from our archives to tell the stories of these once vibrant industries.

Doorway to the Fishing exhibit off of the main atrium – Contributed photo

We would like to give you a tour of the space and show you our progress to date as we near completion of the welcoming Atrium. The Atrium features an impressive three dimensional topographical map of San Juan Island which will orient visitors to historic sites as they relate to each industry.

Representatives of the MHI Steering committee will be on hand to discuss our progress and introduce the next development phases, the Logging and Lime processing exhibits set to begin this spring. We welcome the opportunity to show you the development of this new asset to our community. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

Parking is available courtesy of St. Francis Church next door or on street. Please contact us at: museum [_] admin [@] sjmuseum [.] org or 378-3949 for further information.

When ready, the Farming exhibit will be accessed through another doorway from the main atrium – Contributed photo

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