The Odessa Historisches Museum, founded in April 1971 by John E. Gahringer, Jr. M.D., is situated in the heart of the Big Bend Wheat Country. The museum tells the story of the settlement and development of the towns and surrounding countryside by hardy pioneers, who were primarily of German-Russian ancestory.

The Museum is open each Sunday afternoon from Memorial Day Weekend till September. During Deutschesfest weekend, the museum is open each day from noon to 6:00 p.m. The museum is also open any time by appointment; just call (509) 982-2859 or (509) 982-2530, or e-mail via the 'Contact Us' page.

Remember the Memorial Fund for the Odessa Historical Society when honoring loved ones.

Send memorials, which are tax deductible, to:

Odessa Historical Society
c/o Judy Scrupps
2941 King Ranch Rd N
Odessa, Washington 99159