Tacoma, Washington
Culture, General, History
Tacoma, Washington
History, Historical Society, Park, Specialized
Camp 6 is a 14 acre forested site inside an urban city park, designed after actual Western Washington State logging camps (circa.1880's-1940's). Artifacts include original buildings and equipment from camps including an operating logging railroad, steam powered logging machines, bunk houses & camp cars. Visitors step back in time to an era when "When Loggers were Boss and Steam was King !"
Tacoma, Washington
Children's
The Children's Museum of Tacoma provides the community with opportunities for children to learn and grow. Serving many ages, museum exhibits and programs bring families closer together through play, creation and imagination. Unique, hands-on exhibits create a place to explore and dream. Children will test independence and gain self-confidence through the arts, sciences and creative play.
Tacoma, Washington
Specialized
Puyallup, Washington
Historical Society
1890 restored Italianate Victorian home of pioneer hop king and champion of the Oregon Trail. Collections of photographs, textiles, local historical ephemera and Victorian era furnishings. Artifacts elated to Oregon Trail, including a covered wagon.
Tacoma, Washington
History
Fort Nisqually provides public education through the interpretation, collection, preservation & exhibition of structures, artifacts & documents which relate to the historical role of the Hudson's Bay Company & the Puget Sound Agricultural Company in regio
Tacoma, Washington
Library
Auburn, Washington
Gallery space with state of the art halogen lighting features prominant Northwest artists. The museum has seven major shows per year.
Federal Way, Washington
Historical Society
Tacoma, Washington
History
Tacoma, Washington
This is a manuscript museum preserving and exhibiting original handwritten letters and documents of the great men and women of the past from throughout the world who have shaped history. Exhibits change every 3 months, each centered around a particular in
Tacoma, Washington
Art
The gallery hosts regional and national touring exhibits and celebrates graduating art majors with a special exhibit.
McChord AFB, Washington
History
Tacoma, Washington
Art, Children's, History, Science, Specialized
All glass, all the time. Housed in a striking building distinguished by its iconic 90-foot-high cone, the Museum of Glass features ongoing glassblowing demonstrations in the Hot Shop Amphitheater, where visitors learn about the creative challenges of working with molten glass. The 13,000 square feet of gallery space is dedicated to changing exhibitions of works executed in glass.
Auburn, Washington
Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society
Neely Mansion is a unique, Victorian farmhouse on the National Register for Historic Places. Built in 1894, it is a fine example of Victorian Classic Revival architecture. Both the pioneer Neely Family and ethnic tenant farmers are featured in our collect
Auburn, Washington
History
Federal Way, Washington
History
The Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection is an outdoor museum of living art, featuring more than 50 outstanding bonsai in an elegant setting. Special exhibits, lectueres, guided tours and educational literature are offered at no charge.
Puyallup, Washington
History
Established in 1930 by Dr. and Mrs. Warner Karshner, the Paul H. Karshner Memorial Museum provides firsthand learning opportunities for K-5 students in the Puyallup School District.
Tacoma, Washington
Aquarium
Tacoma, Washington
Historical Society
Spanaway, Washington
Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society
The Prairie House Museum is an 1890's restored Gable and Wing Farm House with displays representing the lifestyle and history of Spanaway's schools, merchants and early settlers. The interpretive room is host to changing displays reflecting various eras of local history.
Federal Way, Washington
Arboretum, Botanical Garden, General, Nature Centers, Park, Science
Tour groups must be scheduled in advance. Visitors can get a quick overview of the garden in an hour, but serious plant and garden enthusiasts will want to spend more time. Please schedule extra time for visitors in your group who may wish to browse through our Gift Shop and Plant Sales Pavilion for unique gifts, books, apparel and plants!
Tacoma, Washington
History
Tacoma, Washington
Culture
A place for all ages to discover the heritage, history and culture of Scandinavia. The Center houses nearly 2000 textiles, tools, household items, costumes, artwork, woodcrafts and porcelain. Year-round programming (exhibits, musical concerts, lectures, l
Puyallup, Washington
Located in the Tacoma Dome, the Shanaman Sports Museum recreates the history of sports in Tacoma-Pierce County through written and visual displays. A 23 minute video may also be viewed on site.
Sumner, Washington
History
Tacoma, Washington
Art
The Tacoma Art Museum presents and collects art of the 19th and 20th centuries, with special emphasis on art of the Northwest. Collection consisits of approx. 2,500 pieces. The museum is noted for its award-winning education programs. Programs bring schoo
Tacoma, Washington
History, Historical Society
We are an up and coming, relatively new heritage organization intent on raising the profile of Tacoma history and moving toward our goal of a museum for Tacoma history.
Tacoma, Washington
Historical Society
Tacoma, Washington
Culture, History, Historical Society
The Washington State History Museum is a 106,000 square foot building, designed by architects Charles W. Moore and Arthur Andersson, that opened to the public in 1996. The use of brick and arches in the building design complements the historic warehouses across Pacific Avenue and neighboring Union Station.
Auburn, Washington
History
A mid-size local history museum with complete research facilities and large museum shop. The newly renovated museum highlights local history. Special exhibits feature an 1880's cabin, 1920,s town scene and a Northern Pacific caboose. These exhibits artfu