[2] It initially consisted of Karshner's private collection of 10,000 items including Native American artifacts.

It has grown to include items from South Pacific islands as well as a Dale Chihuly glass exhibit.

[3] The museum is managed by the Puyallup School District and is an active part of the curriculum through fifth grade.

[4] It is open during school hours and during monthly "Family Days" on weekends.

[5] In 2009, the museum helped repatriate funerary items from its collections to the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Washington and the Wanapum Band.