Washington State History Museum - Tacoma

Washington State History Museum - Tacoma

The Washington History Museum provides a fascinating overview of the geological and cultural history of WA.  It's located 30 minutes south of Seattle in Tacoma.  Allow a minimum of 2.5 hours to explore the museum.

The elaborate exhibits in the Museum's Great Hall are fun and interactive.  Highlights include:

• Exhibits on the construction of the "Grand Coulee" and "Bonneville" Dams on the Columbia River, including an impressive 3-screen Theater Presentation.
• Exhibits on the impact of the First Railway built across the Cascades from the East, and the life of migrant workers involved in its construction.
• Frontier Towns Exhibit with replica of a wagon and general store
• Replica of a Native American Salish Plank House
• Replica of a Hooverville Shack from Depression-era Seattle
• Replica of a coal mine near Seattle
  

After exploring the Great Hall, move to the upper level of the Museum to see the:

• Model Railroad - the largest in Washington State
• Kids' Learning Center

After visiting the Museum, find restaurants and other things to do in Tacoma.

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