Hours and Locations

Heritage Resources has multiple locations with different operating hours. We are generally open during intersession and summer session, but individual units may be closed at various times as indicated below. This page will be updated when there are any changes in normal hours of operation, so please check back regularly if you are planning to visit. If you have questions, please call (360) 650-7534.

Special Collections

Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00am-4:00pm or by appointment (closed weekends/holidays). Western Libraries (including Special Collections) will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 12 for staff training.

Location: Wilson Library 6th Floor
Contact: speccoll@wwu.edu; (360) 650-3193

Center for Pacific Northwest Studies

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-noon and 1:00-4:30pm (closed between noon and 1:00pm, and weekends/holidays). CPNWS will be open for research Monday through Wednesday only (closed Thursday and Friday) during the weeks of Sept. 9-13 and Sept. 16-20.

Location: Goltz-Murray Archives Building
Contact: cpnws@wwu.edu; (360) 650-7534

University Archives

Hours: By appointment only.
Location: Goltz-Murray Archives Building
Contact: university.archives@wwu.edu; (360) 650-3124

Records Management

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (closed weekends/holidays).
Location: Goltz-Murray Archives Building
Contact: archives.recmgmt@wwu.edu; (360) 650-6654

NOTE: The Goltz-Murray Archives Building also houses the Northwest Regional Branch of the Washington State Archives and their name appears on the sign in front of the building.