Professionally staffed with Open Space personnel, the Museum relies on members of the Historical Society for volunteer programs and exhibit assistance. The Museum is closed Mondays. Walk-in tours are free and available during regular hours. Special tours for blind, deaf and physically challenged are also available by reservation. Educational, historic programs for children are sponsored by Jefferson County Historical Society.
Fourth graders attend a morning field trip during the school year.
Elementary and middle school age children may take part in historic craft activities after school. Younger elementary children enjoy Discovery Days in June. Playtime in the Past, the parent or teacher led preschool program, is available June through August with reservations. The kitchen at Hiwan Homestead Museum was restored in the 1930's and has a double entry refrigerator. A variety of volunteer positions are available at the Museum.