Lots to See and Do: Various scale exhibits are presented by model railroad clubs. The Black Diamond Historical Museum display depicts the mining and logging history of our local area.
Registration Required October is the Great Washington Shake Out! Come learn the mechanisms of these shaky wonders of world; AND a hands-on experiment!
Black Diamond Historical Society Meeting & Elections. Museum open 11-3. Meeting & elections at 1 pm.
Join us for a "haunting" tour of the historic Black Diamond Cemetery! 1pm to 2 pm. Free event.
The Kummer Bridge was built in 1932-33. Bill Kombol will present its history, which should be fun given what is happening with bridges right now! Officially known as the Dan Evans, most locals still call it "The Kummer."
Coal mining started here in Black Diamond in 1882, but Washington coal mining will end in December with the closure of the Centralia plant. Come and learn about and honor this unique history.
Join us for a musical and photographic presentation telling the unique history of Black Diamond.
We are closed to allow our volunteers to be with their families and enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday. See us again on November 29th, open from 9 am to 3 pm.
FREE for all kids!! Come and enjoy holiday fun. Activities include face painting, arts, a treasurer hunt, Smore's Station, hay wagon ride, visit Santa & MORE! All along Railroad Avenue.
We will be closed for a winter break from December 15, 2025, through January 7, 2026. We will reopen on Thursday, January 8, 2026. You can contact us during this time 360-886-2142; or email to museum@blackdiamondmuseum.org. Thank you!
