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Tacoma Art Museum
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

Tekoa Museum & Library
Tekoa, Washington

History, Historic House, Library

The Tekoa Museum (pronounced TEA koe) has many turn-of-the-century exhibits and local memorabilia. Special focus is on the history of Tekoa’s railroad and the local agricultural history.

The Air Station
Arlington, Washington

The Children's Museum
Seattle, Washington

Children's

The Children's Museum offers children and their families a fun, interactive learning experience that challenges visitors to work in teams, manipulate objects, role play, problem solve and develop eye-hand coordination with a variety of unique exhibits and

The Evergreen State Society
Seattle, Washington

Historical Society

The Heritage Group - Fort Worden State Park
Port Townsend, Washington

Park

Restored 1903 quarters of Commanding Officer, Puget Sound Harbor Defense at Fort Worden State Park. Twelve rooms furnished with an outstanding collection of late-Victorian antiques.

The Swedish Finn Historical Society
Seattle, Washington

Historical Society

Thorp Mill Town Historical Preservation Society
Thorp, Washington

Turn of the Century flour mill with original equipment. Picnic area, restrooms and park area.

Tolt Historical Society
Carnation, Washington

Culture, History, Historical Society

Location: The museum is located in the carriage room of Carnation Farm, now home to the Hole in the Wall camp Camp Korey.

Tacoma Historical Society
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.

The Aberdeen Museum of History
Aberdeen, Washington

General, History

Throughout its history the Aberdeen Armory Building has been a source of civic pride and activity. Indeed, at the time of its construction, the Armory was hailed as a truly imposing structure. An Aberdeen Daily World article of the period stated: "The Armory in its completed state will appeal to the pride of every resident of Aberdeen." The Armory has been a sound and stylish shelter for community affairs for the last 84 years. In its new role as the Aberdeen Museum of History, the Grays Harbor Genealogical Society, the Aberdeen Senior Community Center, and the Grays Harbor Community Action Program, it will have many years of valuable public service in the future.

The Center for Wooden Boats
Seattle, Washington

Culture, History, Specialized

CWB is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving maritime heritage for future generations. We believe that it is essential to preserve the skills and stories associated with wooden small craft by teaching workshops, organizing events and regattas, and igniting a passion for wood and water in young and old alike. We thrive because of the support of a dedicated group of volunteers, members, and staff who believe that our mission is important. We also stay afloat with the help of generous donors and other supporters of The Center for Wooden Boats.

The Eastside Heritage Center
Redmond, Washington

History

The Eastside Heritage Center was established in 2001 through the merger of the Bellevue Historical Society, in Bellevue, and the Marymoor Museum of Eastside History, in Redmond. Due to King County budget shortfalls, the Marymoor Museum was asked to leave its home of 35 years, the Clise Mansion at Marymoor Park. The Museum closed its doors in December, 2002, and the collection of over 30,000 objects is now housed in offsite storage. We are developing programming for satellite exhibits to allow continued public access to the collection, and we are planning strategically for new exhibit facilities.

The Mountaineers Museum
Seattle, Washington

History

The Patricia Clemons Chehalis Valley Historical Society
Montesano, Washington

History, Historic House, Historical Society

The CVHS's mission is to maintain an association interested in the preservation of history for the lower Chehalis River Valley (eastern Grays Harbor).

The Whale Museum
Friday Harbor, Washington

Three River's Children Museum
Richland, Washington

Children's

Toppenish Museum
Toppenish, Washington

Exhibits depict cattle industry history; life in small Indian reservation town in 1890-1920; Meyers Indian collection; works by nationally known Yakima Valley artists Leo Adams, Nell Scott, Leo Colfax, and Ella Lawrence. Collection depicts the diverse oc

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September 8, 2024 - September 10, 2025

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February 18 - 22, 2025

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