Welcome to the Centralia Historical Society Museum!

Welcome to the Centralia Historical Society Museum!

This website will give you just a sampling of what is available at the museum, Chance Gardens, and the rose garden.

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The Centralia Historical Society Museum & Gardens

Schedule a tour of the museum and stroll through the beautiful gardens

Museum

Three complete floors of incredible displays detailing the rich history of Centralia.

Chance Gardens

Open mostly year round, Chance Gardens features ponds, a waterfall, bridges, a cave, rock formations, archways, and an amazing variety of plants and flowers.

Rose Garden

Located just east of the museum, the rose garden is simply breathtaking when the hundreds of roses are blooming.

What Is The Cost of Viewing the Museum & Gardens?

Museum

$000
  • Free Tours
  • Donations Welcome

Open May-October: SAT, SUN, WED
2:00 – 4:00 pm

Chance Gardens

$000
  • Free to visit
  • Stay on sidewalks

Open mostly year-round, very scenic and colorful when in bloom

Rose Garden

$000
  • Free to visit
  • Incredible variety of roses
Open mostly year-round, breath-taking when blooming

Join Thousands Of Happy Visitors

Learn about Centralia’s rich history and take in the amazing sights

Have Questions?

Our Team

Here are the people running the show at the Centralia Historical Society Museum and Gardens

Marjorie Motley
Marjorie MotleyDirector of Museum
Marje is a fount of knowledge related to the museum and gardens. She is also a frequent docent (tour guide) and museum treasurer.
Dorothy Davidson
Dorothy DavidsonMuseum Secretary
Dorothy works in the museum office Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. She is the person to contact to schedule a tour.
Jim Lee
Jim LeeGardens Caretaker
Jim maintains both Chance Gardens and the Rose Garden. Jim is also a member of the museum board and is involved with the Centralia Battlefield.

FEATURED DISPLAY

1876 Bradbury Square Grand Piano

The 1876 Bradbury Square Grand Piano was donated by the Iman family and resides in the living room on the main floor.

FEATURED DISPLAY

Three Graces Statue

The marble statuary of the Three Graces is a great example of a Chance family item.  It was made specifically to sit under the front stair case.

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