National Historic Site · WA

Things to do in Whitman Mission

The National Park Service lists 6 things to do at Whitman Mission National Historic Site. 6 have no extra fee, 6 need no reservation, and 4 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

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All (6) Self-Guided Tours - Walking (2)Picnicking (1)Guided Tours (1)Museum Exhibits (1)Park Film (1)

Picnic at Whitman Mission

Enjoy a picnic at the Whitman Mission picnic shelter. The picnic shelter is available whenever the park grounds are open unless otherwise noted. Please refrain from picnicking outside of the picnic area.

Pets allowed

Picnicking

A ranger holds a tanned animal hide in front of a group of children.
Photo: NPS Photo

Programs at Whitman Mission NHS

Ranger programs at Whitman Mission National Historic Site occur Thursday through Sunday at 10:30 and 1:30. Check with rangers to find out what the program each day.

30-60 Minutes Summer, Fall Pets allowed

Guided Tours

Visit the Whitman Mission Museum

The one room exhibit includes Native American cultural items, archeological artifacts, and items that belonged to individuals who lived at the mission including the Whitmans.

Year-round

Museum Exhibits

A yellow grass field with trees and a covered wagon in the distance, a partly cloudy blue sky
Photo: NPS Photo

Whitman Mission NHS Audio Tour

The Whitman Mission NHS Self-Guided Audio Tour is a audio tour on the NPS exploring the history of Whitman Mission. It is a 10 stop tour starting at the Whitman Mission Visitor Center with each stop being about 2 minutes of audio.

30-90 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Before you go

Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Whitman Mission. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.

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