Friends of the Karshner Museum

Friends of the Karshner Museum We seek to enrich the programs of the Karshner Museum and Center for Culture & Arts and connect its work and events to the broader community.

Think of us as a booster club, local historical society, and experiential learning of global cultures all in one!

This Saturday, let's get Jurassic at the Karshner Museum! Step back in time and explore the world when dinosaurs roamed ...
09/18/2025

This Saturday, let's get Jurassic at the Karshner Museum!

Step back in time and explore the world when dinosaurs roamed the Earth! From towering fossils to tiny footprints, this event invites guests of all ages to uncover prehistoric mysteries, examine ancient clues, and imagine life millions of years ago.

https://www.friendsofthekarshnermuseum.org/events/jurassic-journey

TOMORROW, meet a real live artist while he does art! Our Featured Northwest Artist Mauricio Robalino will be onsite with...
05/16/2025

TOMORROW, meet a real live artist while he does art! Our Featured Northwest Artist Mauricio Robalino will be onsite with completed works, a work in progress, and supplies for you to make your own masterpiece!
Plus, there'll be even more fun activities at the Artists in Action festival. Learn all about it: https://www.facebook.com/events/1228273361801028

Saturday, we're hosting Artists in Action! Join us as accomplished artists demonstrate and help students make beautiful ...
05/14/2025

Saturday, we're hosting Artists in Action! Join us as accomplished artists demonstrate and help students make beautiful works of art! There'll be so much to spark curiosity and imagination.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1228273361801028

🌿 Tomorrow’s the day! 🌸 Roots, Shoots & Blooms is happening Saturday, April 19 at the Karshner Museum in Puyallup—and we...
04/18/2025

🌿 Tomorrow’s the day! 🌸 Roots, Shoots & Blooms is happening Saturday, April 19 at the Karshner Museum in Puyallup—and we can’t wait to celebrate the wonders of plants with you!

Get ready for a day filled with hands-on fun for all ages:

🌱 See real roots up close & start your own growing experiment
🌿 Play interactive games to learn how plants grow
🌸 Dissect a flower & create nature-inspired art

Drop in anytime between 12 and 5 PM—activities will be happening all day! And the best part? It’s com

📍 Karshner Museum & Center for Culture and Arts
🗓 Saturday, April 19, 2025 | ⏰ 12:00 – 5:00 PM | 🎟 FREE Admission!
https://www.friendsofthekarshnermuseum.org/events/3rd-saturday-at-karshner-center-apr-2025

Tag a friend and make plans to join us for a fun-filled day of discovery and creativity! 🌿✨

What’s so important about plants? Spring is starting and with it so many plants are coming to life. Join us to learn the importance of plants! Activities will run throughout the whole time, so drop in whenever works for your schedule. As always, admission is FREE for all! Roots They’re hidden

🌱 New growth is everywhere! Have you noticed tiny green shoots peeking out of the ground? These little sprouts are a sur...
04/10/2025

🌱 New growth is everywhere! Have you noticed tiny green shoots peeking out of the ground? These little sprouts are a sure sign that spring is here, bringing fresh starts and new life all around us!

Come celebrate the magic of plant shoots at the Roots, Shoots & Blooms event on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 12–5 PM at the Karshner Museum in Puyallup – and the best part? It’s completely free!

🌿 Play an interactive game to learn how plants grow
🌱 Make a fun craft that sprouts its own "hair" in the days after the event
🌸 Explore the parts of flowers and stems with hands-on activities
🍎 Get creative with veggie and fruit art

Drop in anytime between 12 and 5 PM – activities will be happening all day long! Bring your curiosity, bring your family, and come explore the wonders of springtime growth.

Karshner Museum & Center for Culture and Arts
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 12:00 – 5:00 PM | FREE Admission
https://www.friendsofthekarshnermuseum.org/events/3rd-saturday-at-karshner-center-apr-2025

Tag your plant-loving friends and let's watch something new take root together!

🌿 Stems may not get as much attention as flowers or leaves, but they are nature’s superhighways! 🚀 They carry water and ...
04/07/2025

🌿 Stems may not get as much attention as flowers or leaves, but they are nature’s superhighways! 🚀 They carry water and nutrients, help plants stand tall, and even tell the story of a tree’s life through its rings!

Want to explore the amazing world of plant stems? Join us for Roots, Shoots & Blooms on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 12–5 PM at the Karshner Museum in Puyallup – and the best part? It’s completely FREE!

🌱 Examine different types of stems, from tiny sprouts to towering trees
🌿 Learn how plants move water to all their parts
🌸 Dissect flowers, play hands-on plant games, and create nature-inspired art

Drop in anytime between 12 and 5 PM – activities will be happening all day!

Karshner Museum & Center for Culture and Arts
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 12:00 – 5:00 PM | FREE Admission
https://www.friendsofthekarshnermuseum.org/events/3rd-saturday-at-karshner-center-apr-2025

Tag your nature-loving friends and let’s explore the wonders of plants together! 🌍💚

🌱 Let’s Hear It for the Roots! 🎉 🌿Roots may be hidden underground, but they’re working hard to keep plants alive—just li...
04/04/2025

🌱 Let’s Hear It for the Roots! 🎉 🌿

Roots may be hidden underground, but they’re working hard to keep plants alive—just like the foundation of a strong community! 💪💚 They pull in water and nutrients, anchor plants in place, and even help plants communicate (yes, really!).

Want to see these underground wonders up close? Join us at the FREE Roots, Shoots & Blooms event on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 12–5 PM at the Karshner Museum in Puyallup!

🌿 Check out real plant roots & start your own root-growing experiment!
🌱 Learn how plants grow, from tiny shoots to towering trees!
🌸 Dissect flowers, play plant-themed games & create fun nature-inspired art!
🍎 Make cool veggie and fruit art!

Come celebrate the magic of plants with hands-on fun for all ages! Drop in any time – activities are happening all day long!

📍 Karshner Museum & Center for Culture and Arts
🗓 Saturday, April 19, 2025 | ⏰ 12:00 – 5:00 PM | 🎟 FREE Admission!
https://www.friendsofthekarshnermuseum.org/events/3rd-saturday-at-karshner-center-apr-2025

Tag your plant-loving friends and let’s dig deep into nature together! 🌍✨

🌸 Flowers are more than just beautiful—they're nature’s way of inviting the world in! 🌼 From feeding pollinators to maki...
03/31/2025

🌸 Flowers are more than just beautiful—they're nature’s way of inviting the world in! 🌼 From feeding pollinators to making seeds for future plants, blooms play a powerful role in our ecosystems. Plus, who doesn’t love the colors, scents, and pure joy that flowers bring?

Come celebrate the magic of blooms at Roots, Shoots & Blooms on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 12–5 PM at the Karshner Museum in Puyallup—and yes, it's completely free!

🌿 Dissect a flower to discover all its hidden parts
🎨 Create a beautiful drawing of what you learn
🌱 Explore plant life cycles, from root to bloom

Drop in anytime between 12 and 5 PM – activities are happening all day! Bring your curiosity, bring your family, and let’s celebrate the wonders of plants together.

Karshner Museum & Center for Culture and Arts
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 12:00 – 5:00 PM | FREE Admission
https://www.friendsofthekarshnermuseum.org/events/3rd-saturday-at-karshner-center-apr-2025

Tag a flower-loving friend and let’s bloom together! 🌷✨

🍎🥦 Did you eat a plant today? Chances are, the answer is YES! From crunchy carrots to juicy berries, nearly everything w...
03/27/2025

🍎🥦 Did you eat a plant today? Chances are, the answer is YES! From crunchy carrots to juicy berries, nearly everything we eat comes from plants—or from animals that rely on plants to survive. 🌿🌍

Come celebrate the amazing connection between plants and our food at Roots, Shoots & Blooms on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 12–5 PM at the Karshner Museum in Puyallup—and best of all, it’s completely free!

🌿 Explore how plants grow and turn into the food we eat
🌸 Take apart a flower to learn how it produces seeds
🌱 Start a plant experiment to take home

Drop in anytime between 12 and 5 PM—activities will be happening all day! Bring your curiosity, bring your appetite for learning, and let’s celebrate the plants that nourish us.

📍 Karshner Museum & Center for Culture and Arts
🗓 Saturday, April 19, 2025 | ⏰ 12:00 – 5:00 PM | 🎟 FREE Admission!
https://www.friendsofthekarshnermuseum.org/events/3rd-saturday-at-karshner-center-apr-2025

Tag your food-loving friends and let’s dig into some plant-powered fun! 🥑🍓

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309 4th Street Ne
Puyallup, WA
98372

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