You are invited to step back in time and visit one of the finest horse-drawn transportation museums in the entire country. Known for being one of America’s best collections of 19th Century horse-drawn vehicles, you will see elegant carriages, common day buggies, work wagons, coaches, sleighs and lots of period artifacts and clothing.
In addition to the 58 vehicles, our elegant displays include a one-room school house, a wheelwright/blacksmith shop and a gift shop filled with unique and local items.
There is something for people of all ages at the Northwest Carriage Museum… COME GET CARRIED AWAY!
Welcome!
Our COVID/Winter hours are
10-4pm Thursday-Monday.
Your continued support through membership, donations, and shopping is appreciated!
Be well, stay safe!
We are Open!
fan favorites
Penny Press
Everyone loves the penny press machine!
Press your penny with one of four images of our vehicles, or heck, get them all!
Enjoy the historic collection in 36 glossy pages of our book, now available for purchase!
Get Involved
Why should YOU become a supporter of the Northwest Carriage Museum?
It's simple. We need you!
The Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping 19th-century horse-drawn transportation history alive for future generations, and help is needed.
The museum draws thousands and thousands of visitors to our small community every year. These visitors not only enjoy the museum but also support other local businesses and families by patronizing local establishments. When you support the Northwest Carriage Museum you are helping us keep history alive and supporting
our local community.
Your membership is greatly appreciated and tax deductible.
Annual Membership to the Museum includes free admission, newsletter, gift shop discounts, and discounts at 10+ local businesses, along with knowing you are supporting a vital piece of American history.
You or your estate may wish to donate to the museum through one of several planned giving options. The Internal Revenue Service provides generous incentives for charitable gifts made through estate planning.
Our EXCLUSIVE DONORS receive membership, free admission, newsletter, gift shop discounts, discounts at 10+ local businesses, early notifications of events, and name proudly displayed on our museum donor board.
Show Your Card and Save
In 2021 we began our "Show Your Card and Save" membership program. We reached out to our business members and created a program that will benefit everyone! If you show your membership card at the 10+ participating businesses in the Willapa area, you can enjoy a variety of discounts! We're so excited to be working together with the businesses in our community.
Participating Businesses
7th Street Coffee - .50 cents off any 16oz beverage
Alder + Co. - 10% off your purchase
Bay Center KOA and Gift Shop - 10% off your purchase
Dennis Company, Raymond Location - $5.00 off your purchase of $25+ regular-priced items
Elixir Coffee Shop and Express - 15% off your purchase of food or drink
Pioneer Grocery - Free 1/2 gallon of Essential Everyday milk with $50.00 purchase of groceries
Pitchwood - 10% off the member's meal
Slater's Diner - 10% off your purchase
Wild Man Brewing Company - Free appetizer with paid meal
Willapa Brewing Company - 10% off your purchase
Willapa Valley Lavender Farm - 10% off your purchase
WooHoo Winery - 10% off your purchase
“Come take a trip back in time and get carried away at the Northwest Carriage Museum on the pristine Willapa River!”