CARRIAGE MUSEUM
CLASSIC VEHICLE SHOWCASE IN RAYMOND
he Northwest Carriage Museum in
Raymond is North Pacific County’s
most-visited tourist attraction. Voted
one of Washington’s best museums, the
Carriage Museum houses one of the
finest collections of 19th century horse
drawn vehicles in the entire country.
Every year, thousands upon thousands
of people make the Northwest Carriage
Museum a “must see” destination stop while visiting the Pacific
Northwest. Visitors have been pleasantly surprised to find such
a world-class collection of horse-drawn vehicles in the small
town of Raymond.
The Northwest Carriage Museum opened in 2002 as a result
of a very generous donation of 21 carriages from a local family.
Over the years, the collection has grown to 50 vehicles,
including a variety of carriages, buggies, wagons, sleighs and
commercial vehicles. The museum’s collection includes an
1888 Stagecoach, a 1900 hand-carved hearse from Vienna,
Austria, a chuck wagon, a beautiful cut under Wicker Phaeton,
a 1880 Mail Wagon and the magnificent Brewster Summer
Coupe Brougham. Several vehicles in the collection have an
old movie connection. Come see our C-spring Victoria used in
Shirley Temple’s “Little Princess” of the beautiful Landaulette
used in the original “Ghost and Mrs. Muir” starring Rex
Harrison and Gene Tierney. Everyone loves viewing the
museum’s famous Shelburne landau, which was Belle
Watling’s carriage in the classic “Gone with the Wind.”
In addition to many vehicles, the museum houses many
other period artifacts from the 19th century. Clothing, travel
trunks, harness gear, hand tools, carts and an amethyst glass
collection are beautifully displayed throughout the museum.
Looking for something fun for the kids? The museum includes
a user-friendly one-room schoolhouse where children can write
on the chalkboards and ring the school bell. They can also dress
in period clothing and have their pictures taken on a Three
Spring Democrat Wagon. Parents will also enjoy visiting the
wheelwright/blacksmith display where they can view how
wooden spoked wheels were made.
The Northwest Carriage Museum is located at the junction
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The Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Pacific County. Take time to visit it on your way
to or from the beach. — CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
of U.S. Highway 101 and State Route 6 in Raymond. Right
outside their doors is the beautiful Willapa River and a well-
maintained park, which is the perfect place for visitors to enjoy
a picnic. Within walking distance are restaurants, and shopping
opportunities. Bring walking shoes or bikes and hike/ride the
Willapa Trails pathway to South Bend. Bring a kayak and put
in at the city dock right next to the museum.
The Northwest Carriage Museum is open year round from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It has a unique gift shop feathering a variety
of jewelry, books, toys and local products. Group tours are a
specialty and can be arranged in advance. Admission discounts
are offered for families, seniors and military personnel. AAA
members can show their card and save as well.
More information is available at www.nwcarriage-
museum.org or by calling 360-942-4150. The museum posts
updates on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram.
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