Johnson Collection Center Tours

Don’t miss an incredible opportunity to book a “Behind-the-Scenes” tour of the Johnson Collections Center, with Benton County Historical Society’s Curator of Collections, Patti Larkin. The tour will be a balance between fun and factual, with an abundance of epic objects to see! 

In addition to showcasing the marvel of the space, which houses over 140,000 items, Patti will explain the caretaking process for the collections, what is required to safely manage and operate a collections center, the role of conservators, researching, and cataloguing, and a deep dive into THE VAULT!  Visitors will leave with an understanding of the dos and don’ts of collections, the how and whys, and find connections with community history, stories, and sights.  

These 1-hour and 15-minute tours are for ages 14+ and require some walking stamina, with a maximum of 10 participants per tour to ensure a high-quality experience for visitors: 

• 9/27/25 @ 10:30 a.m. or 12:30pm (completely sold out)
• 11/15/25 @ 10:30 a.m., 12:30pm, or 2:30pm 
• 2/28/25 @ 10:30 a.m., 12:30pm, or 2:30pm 

Cost for the tours is:  

• Non-members: $20 per person
• Member discounts apply:  
  • Individual/Dual = 10% discount 
  • Patron/Benefactor = 15% discount 
  • Sustainer/History Circle = 20% discount

If you are an individual experiencing a disability and need necessary accommodations, please contact us to discuss specific needs in advance. collections@bentoncountymuseums.org or 541.929.6230