Tri-Cities takes center stage as 50+ organizations unite for Earth Day Festival at REACH Museum
RICHLAND, Wash. (April 9,, 2026) — The Tri-Cities will take center stage April 18 as more than 50 organizations come together at the REACH Museum for the fourth annual Tri-Cities Earth Day Festival, a free, community-wide event celebrating the region’s connection to science, sustainability and everyday life. The festival, running from noon to 4 p.m., […]
Keep. Change. Flip.
Exhibited at the REACH Museum from January 9, 2026 – March 28, 2026 A Teaching Process for Seeing Math Differently What if math wasn’t just about getting the right answer—but about how you see the problem? Keep • Change • Flip is a rotating exhibit developed by educator Destiny Kuespert that explores a creative, process-driven […]
Reach Foundation Appoints Three New Board Members to Strengthen Science and Education Mission
RRICHLAND, Wash. — The Reach Foundation has appointed Jennifer Lee, Bob Schuetz and Wendy Shaw to its board of directors, strengthening the foundation’s leadership with deep expertise in science, energy, research and public service. The appointments reflect the foundation’s continued focus on long-term sustainability, strong governance and advancing educational impact through its support of the […]
Science is Beautiful: 60 Years of Discovery at PNNL
Exhibited at the REACH Museum from October 4, 2025 – January 3, 2026 Visitors experienced the beauty of science in Science Is Beautiful, a traveling exhibit from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)—a U.S. Department of Energy research center based right here in the Tri-Cities. Originally featured at the Tri-Cities Airport, this special traveling installation brought […]
Rainier Remembered
Exhibited at the REACH Museum from May 2–September 27, 2025 Visitors stepped into the majestic history of Washington’s most iconic peak in Rainier Remembered, an exhibit celebrating the awe, adventure, and evolving legacy of Mount Rainier, our nation’s fifth national park. Featuring a breathtaking collection of vintage photographs, postcards, and memorabilia from 1850–1940, this exhibit […]
Tickets On Sale Now: Reach Foundation’s Spuds & Suds Fundraiser Returns August 21
Richland, WA — The Reach Foundation invites the community to its signature summer fundraiser, Spuds & Suds, returning Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the REACH Museum. The main event will run from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., with a lively after-party from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. under the stars. Tickets are on sale now at https://reachfoundationwa.org/annual-fundraiser, […]
Through Young Eyes: The Shrub Steppe
Exhibited at the REACH Museum – April 1 through May 17, 2025 This special exhibit showcased a vibrant collection of artwork created by preschool students enrolled in the ECEAP program. Over 600 young learners explored the shrub-steppe ecosystem—its plants, animals, and landscapes—through classroom activities and field trips guided by a curriculum developed by teaching artist […]
Latinos/as at Hanford
Exhibited at the REACH Museum – February 4 through March 22, 2025 This exhibit explored the contributions, experiences, and stories of Latino/a workers at the Hanford Site—from World War II through present-day operations. Through photographs, personal accounts, and historical context, Latinos/as at Hanford highlighted the essential role Latino/a communities have played in shaping the workforce, […]
Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts: Contemporary Indigenous Printmaking
Exhibited at the REACH Museum – November 2, 2024 to January 25, 2025 This exhibit featured fine art prints created by Native American artists affiliated with the Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts, a nonprofit organization located on the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in eastern Oregon. Founded in 1992 by artists James […]
REACH Museum 10th Anniversary Exhibit and Community Celebration
Exhibited at the REACH Museum – July 7 through October 26, 2024 In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the REACH Museum presented a special exhibit highlighting a decade of community impact, educational programming, and regional storytelling. Since opening its doors in 2014, the REACH has served as a gateway to the Mid-Columbia’s unique natural and […]