The past gets a boost from the future at this interactive local history museum.. What it Is
The volunteers are helpful, the reproduced rooms accurately portray pioneer lifestyles, and the waterfront dioramas inspire fascinated admiration, but what really sets this museum apart is its leap into modern interactive trends.

What to Expect
Push a button to hear about Edmonds' earliest buildings, or to hear (and feel) a ferry whistle rumble. The changing exhibit area on the top floor uses video clips and hands-on activities to explore topics such as ecology in the town's saltwater marsh.

You'll Want to Know
Even the museum's exterior deserves a mention; architecture aficionados can admire the structure, originally a library financed by the Carnegie Foundation in 1910.…