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Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum & Evergreen Childrens Theatre
Bremerton, Washington

Children's, Culture, History, Specialized

A museum of international puppet history with over 1200 items in the collection. Particular strengths in Pacific Rim and Asian puppets.

Kitsap County Historical Society
Bremerton, Washington

Historical Society

History museum which provides exhibits, lectures, publications and educational programs focused on the history of Kitsap County.

Olympic College Art Gallery
Bremerton, Washington

Art

USS Turner Joy
Bremerton, Washington

General, History, Military, Specialized

Take an in-depth tour of this Pacific Fleet Destroyer. The ship is maintained in original condition throughout, and most spaces, from the Boiler room to the Bridge, are open for your inspection and enjoyment. A must see is the All-Veterans' Memorial commemorating the Vientnam POWs. As the flagship of the Bremerton Historic Ships Association, she honors not only the members of the modern Navy, but those who helped build and maintain the Navy's ships as well.

Bremerton Historic Ships Association
Bremerton, Washington

General, History, Historical Society, Military, Specialized

The Bremerton Historic Ships Association was created in 1988 as a non-profit organization to acquire vessels, operate programs, and activities for educational, historic, and memorial purposes. The vision of a naval heritage vessel on the Bremerton Waterfront became a reality when the USS TURNER JOY was located here in 1991.

Kitsap Library Northwest Collection
Bremerton, Washington

Library

Puget Sound Navy Museum
Bremerton, Washington

History, Military

Visitors can explore the naval history of the region and experience life as a sailor through exhibits about the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, the USS John C. Stennis aircraft carrier, special operations submarines, and much more. The museum is handicap accessible and provides visitors with a Family Discovery Room, Dry Dock Theater, museum store, and a research library. Regularly scheduled educational and family programming is available. Admission is FREE.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Oregon Museum Association 2024 Conference

September 8, 2024 - September 10, 2025

North Bend, Oregon

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

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