The museum depicts Washington's geographic diversity and human history from indigenous peoples throughout European exploration and immigration in the 20th century. Interactive exhibits, theatrical storytelling, high-tech displays, and historic artifacts. A multi-media presentation provides an overview of the state's history. A diorama representing the state's environmental zones leads to an area illustrating the American Indian lifestyle, including exhibits about home-building and food and reed-gathering. Also featured are such artifacts as baskets, carved masks, tools and clothing. The pioneer era is documented through a diorama of a westward-bound immigrant family and maps, ship models, trade goods, weapons and related pioneer relics. This is just one of the many Historical Museums located throughout Washington.
Location:
1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma Washington 98402
Telephone
253-272-3500 Toll Free: 888-238-4373 Fax 253-597-4186
Other History nearby:
(Bainbridge Island) Bainbridge Island Historical Museum
(Seattle) Ballard Avenue Historic District
(Olympia) Bigelow House Museum and Neighborhood
(Black Diamond) Black Diamond Historical Museum
(Bremerton) Bremerton Naval Museum
(Buckley) Buckley Foothills Historical Society Mus
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01/09 Coming to The Tacoma area
Water Music Festival Seaview WA April1 The Water Music Festival is an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to bringing quality chamber music to the Lower Columbia River Region.
Astoria-Warrenton Crab and Seafood Festival Warrenton OR April26 Crab and seafood as well as entertainment. Listen to the Astoria HS Jazz Band on Sunday.
Seattle Japanese Cultural Festival Seattle WA April26-28 The festival features Japanese exhibits, performances, and demonstrations. Held at the Seattle Center in the Fisher Pavilion. The annual festival began in 1976 with a gift of 1,000 cherry trees to the city of Seattle from the Japanese government to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial.
Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival Hoquiam WA April26-28 Witness the migrating shorebirds at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and other birding hotspots in Grays Harbor County.
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest Leavenworth WA May16-19 Learn about the wide variety of migratory birds that come here for a brief, but important part of their year: the breeding season. Hear the songs sung only during the breeding season.
Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle WA May24-27 Music and dance performances, visual arts, folklore exhibits, hands-on children's activities, workshops, crafts, food, demonstrations, and more!
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The museum depicts Washington's geographic diversity and human history from indigenous peoples throughout European exploration and immigration in the 20th century. Interactive exhibits, theatrical storytelling, high-tech displays, and historic artifacts. A multi-media presentation provides an overview of the state's history.