History + Culture
Bainbridge Island Historical Society (206) 842-2773 | www.bainbridgehistory.org
Collecting, interpreting, safeguarding and displaying significant items from Bainbridge Island's colorful past. Fostering a knowledge of local history through educational programs. Supporting historical preservation on Bainbridge Island. Operating the 1908 schoolhouse Museum and Historic Research Library.
VIEW MAP | 215 Ericksen Ave. NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110
Collecting, interpreting, safeguarding and displaying significant items from Bainbridge Island's colorful past. Fostering a knowledge of local history through educational programs. Supporting historical preservation on Bainbridge Island. Operating the 1908 schoolhouse Museum and Historic Research Library.
VIEW MAP | 215 Ericksen Ave. NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture (206) 543-5590 | www.burkemuseum.org
The Burke Museum cares for and shares natural and cultural collections so all people can learn, be inspired, generate knowledge, feel joy, and heal.
VIEW MAP | 4300 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United States
The Burke Museum cares for and shares natural and cultural collections so all people can learn, be inspired, generate knowledge, feel joy, and heal.
VIEW MAP | 4300 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United States
Holocaust Center for Humanity (206) 582-3000 | www.holocaustcenterseattle.org
The Holocaust Center for Humanity teaches the lessons of the Holocaust, inspiring students of all ages to confront bigotry and indifference, promote human dignity and take action.
VIEW MAP | 2045 2nd Ave, Seattle WA 98121
The Holocaust Center for Humanity teaches the lessons of the Holocaust, inspiring students of all ages to confront bigotry and indifference, promote human dignity and take action.
VIEW MAP | 2045 2nd Ave, Seattle WA 98121
Jefferson County Historical Society * (360) 385-1003 | www.jchsmuseum.org
Through collections, research, exhibits and programs, we bring people together to share, learn and be inspired by Jefferson County arts and heritage.
VIEW MAP | 540 Water Street, Port Townsend WA 98368
Through collections, research, exhibits and programs, we bring people together to share, learn and be inspired by Jefferson County arts and heritage.
VIEW MAP | 540 Water Street, Port Townsend WA 98368
Job Carr Cabin Museum (253) 627-5405 | www.jobcarrmuseum.org
Bringing Tacoma's birthplace to life through interactive learning for elementary students and our community.
VIEW MAP | P.O. Box 7609, Tacoma WA 98147
Bringing Tacoma's birthplace to life through interactive learning for elementary students and our community.
VIEW MAP | P.O. Box 7609, Tacoma WA 98147
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (206) 220-4240 | www.nps.gov/klse
The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park – Seattle preserves, protects, and interprets a shared history, represented by the historic structures, stories, artifacts, and landscapes associated with the 1898 Klondike gold rush for the benefit and inspiration of all people.
VIEW MAP | 319 2nd Ave. S, Seattle, WA, 98104
The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park – Seattle preserves, protects, and interprets a shared history, represented by the historic structures, stories, artifacts, and landscapes associated with the 1898 Klondike gold rush for the benefit and inspiration of all people.
VIEW MAP | 319 2nd Ave. S, Seattle, WA, 98104
LeMay Car Museum * (253) 779-8490 | americascarmuseum.org
LeMay – America’s Car Museum is a non-profit organization chartered to preserve and interpret the history and technology of the automobile and its influence on American culture. The Museum is dedicated to securing and interpreting the valuable LeMay Collection and to acquiring, preserving and interpreting additional artifacts that explore broad themes of American mobility and lifestyle in an instructive and entertaining manner.
VIEW MAP | 2702 East D Street, Tacoma WA 98421
LeMay – America’s Car Museum is a non-profit organization chartered to preserve and interpret the history and technology of the automobile and its influence on American culture. The Museum is dedicated to securing and interpreting the valuable LeMay Collection and to acquiring, preserving and interpreting additional artifacts that explore broad themes of American mobility and lifestyle in an instructive and entertaining manner.
VIEW MAP | 2702 East D Street, Tacoma WA 98421
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) * (206) 324-1126 | www.mohai.org
MOHAI is dedicated to enriching lives through preserving, sharing, and teaching the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region, and the nation.
VIEW MAP | 860 Terry Ave N., Seattle, WA, 98109
MOHAI is dedicated to enriching lives through preserving, sharing, and teaching the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region, and the nation.
VIEW MAP | 860 Terry Ave N., Seattle, WA, 98109
Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) (206) 770-2700 | www.mopop.org
MoPOP is a leading-edge, nonprofit museum, dedicated to the ideas and risk-taking that fuel contemporary popular culture. With its roots in rock 'n' roll, MoPOP serves as a gateway museum, reaching multi-generational audiences through our collections, exhibitions, and educational programs, using interactive technologies to engage and empower our visitors. At MoPOP, artists, audiences and ideas converge, bringing understanding, interpretation, and scholarship to the popular culture of our time.
VIEW MAP | 325 5th Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
MoPOP is a leading-edge, nonprofit museum, dedicated to the ideas and risk-taking that fuel contemporary popular culture. With its roots in rock 'n' roll, MoPOP serves as a gateway museum, reaching multi-generational audiences through our collections, exhibitions, and educational programs, using interactive technologies to engage and empower our visitors. At MoPOP, artists, audiences and ideas converge, bringing understanding, interpretation, and scholarship to the popular culture of our time.
VIEW MAP | 325 5th Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
National Nordic Museum * (206) 789-5707 | www.nordicmuseum.org
The National Nordic Museum shares Nordic culture with people of all ages and backgrounds by exhibiting art and objects, preserving collections, providing educational and cultural experiences, and serving as a community gathering place.
VIEW MAP | 2655 NW Market Street, Seattle WA 98107
The National Nordic Museum shares Nordic culture with people of all ages and backgrounds by exhibiting art and objects, preserving collections, providing educational and cultural experiences, and serving as a community gathering place.
VIEW MAP | 2655 NW Market Street, Seattle WA 98107
Northwest African American Museum (206) 518-6000 | www.naamnw.org
The Northwest African American Museum's mission is to spread knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of the histories, arts and cultures of people of African descent for the enrichment of all. We accomplish our mission by working with others to present and preserve the connections between the Pacific Northwest and people of African descent; and to investigate and celebrate Black experiences in America through exhibitions, programs and events.
VIEW MAP | 2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA 98144
The Northwest African American Museum's mission is to spread knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of the histories, arts and cultures of people of African descent for the enrichment of all. We accomplish our mission by working with others to present and preserve the connections between the Pacific Northwest and people of African descent; and to investigate and celebrate Black experiences in America through exhibitions, programs and events.
VIEW MAP | 2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA 98144
Northwest Railway Museum * (425) 888-3030 | www.trainmuseum.org
To develop and operate an outstanding railroad museum that provides the public a place to experience the excitement of a working railroad and to see and understand the significance of railroads in the development of Washington and adjacent areas.
VIEW MAP | 38625 SE King Street, PO Box 459, Snoqualmie, WA 98065
To develop and operate an outstanding railroad museum that provides the public a place to experience the excitement of a working railroad and to see and understand the significance of railroads in the development of Washington and adjacent areas.
VIEW MAP | 38625 SE King Street, PO Box 459, Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Pike Place Market Foundation (206) 774-5254 | www.pikeplacemarketfoundation.org
Pike Place Market foundation supports the heart of the Market- its people. By helping our neighbors who work, learn and live in and around the Market, the Foundation's mission is to nurture a thriving Market community.
VIEW MAP | 93 Pike Street #310 Seattle, WA 98101
Pike Place Market foundation supports the heart of the Market- its people. By helping our neighbors who work, learn and live in and around the Market, the Foundation's mission is to nurture a thriving Market community.
VIEW MAP | 93 Pike Street #310 Seattle, WA 98101
Puget Sound Navy Museum * (360) 479-7447 | www.PugetSoundNavyMuseum.org
The Puget Sound Navy Museum collects, protects, and interprets the naval heritage of the Pacific Northwest from 1840 to the present for the benefit of the U.S. Navy and the general public.
VIEW MAP | 251 First Street, Bremerton, WA, 98337
The Puget Sound Navy Museum collects, protects, and interprets the naval heritage of the Pacific Northwest from 1840 to the present for the benefit of the U.S. Navy and the general public.
VIEW MAP | 251 First Street, Bremerton, WA, 98337
Renton History Museum (425) 255-2330 | www.rentonhistory.org
The Renton History Museum's mission is to preserve, document, interpret, and educate about the history of greater Renton in ways that engage diverse people of all ages. We offer exhibits that explore Renton's industrial, civic, and cultural past while showcasing our extensive collection of objects and photographs.
VIEW MAP | 235 Mill Avenue South, Renton, WA 98057
The Renton History Museum's mission is to preserve, document, interpret, and educate about the history of greater Renton in ways that engage diverse people of all ages. We offer exhibits that explore Renton's industrial, civic, and cultural past while showcasing our extensive collection of objects and photographs.
VIEW MAP | 235 Mill Avenue South, Renton, WA 98057
Seattle Architecture Foundation (206) 667-9184 | www.seattlearchitecture.org
The Seattle Architecture Foundation connects people to the architecture, design, and history of Seattle. We believe the more you engage with design, the more you feel connected to your changing city. As a volunteer driven organization, we provide programs which will empower you to make a difference in your community.
VIEW MAP | 1010 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
The Seattle Architecture Foundation connects people to the architecture, design, and history of Seattle. We believe the more you engage with design, the more you feel connected to your changing city. As a volunteer driven organization, we provide programs which will empower you to make a difference in your community.
VIEW MAP | 1010 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Southwest Seattle Historical Society (206) 350-0999 | www.loghousemuseum.org
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society was founded in 1984 by West Seattle resident and White Center real estate broker Elliott Couden. Founding members chose to dedicate this organization to historic preservation, heritage education, and community service for the Duwamish peninsula, including West Seattle and White Center.
VIEW MAP | 3003 61 Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98116
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society was founded in 1984 by West Seattle resident and White Center real estate broker Elliott Couden. Founding members chose to dedicate this organization to historic preservation, heritage education, and community service for the Duwamish peninsula, including West Seattle and White Center.
VIEW MAP | 3003 61 Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98116
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention (360) 738-3886 | www.sparkmuseum.org
The Spark Museum of Electrical Invention offers an exciting and educational experience for audiences of all ages. Compelling, interactive exhibits spanning four centuries of scientific achievement and cultural heritage are featured in a world-class collection of unique objects. The Spark Museum displays the inventions and innovations that changed the course of human history.
VIEW MAP | 1312 Bay St., Bellingham, WA, 98225
The Spark Museum of Electrical Invention offers an exciting and educational experience for audiences of all ages. Compelling, interactive exhibits spanning four centuries of scientific achievement and cultural heritage are featured in a world-class collection of unique objects. The Spark Museum displays the inventions and innovations that changed the course of human history.
VIEW MAP | 1312 Bay St., Bellingham, WA, 98225
Virginia V Foundation (206)624-9119 | www.virginiav.org
OUR MISSION is to promote the Puget Sound's maritime heritage through the restoration, preservation, operation, and interpretation of the National Historic Landmark vessel S.S. VIRGINIA V.
VIEW MAP | 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle WA 98109
OUR MISSION is to promote the Puget Sound's maritime heritage through the restoration, preservation, operation, and interpretation of the National Historic Landmark vessel S.S. VIRGINIA V.
VIEW MAP | 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle WA 98109
White River Valley Museum + the Mary Olson Farm * (253) 288-7433 | www.wrvmuseum.org
The White River Valley Museum preserves and shares the history of the South King County area, known by pioneers as the White River Valley (Auburn, Kent, Algona and Pacific). This mission is carried out primarily through the operation of the Museum, and is expanding to include operation of the 67-acre, landmark Mary Olson Farm, a late 19th century farmstead east of the Green River.
VIEW MAP | 918 H St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
The White River Valley Museum preserves and shares the history of the South King County area, known by pioneers as the White River Valley (Auburn, Kent, Algona and Pacific). This mission is carried out primarily through the operation of the Museum, and is expanding to include operation of the 67-acre, landmark Mary Olson Farm, a late 19th century farmstead east of the Green River.
VIEW MAP | 918 H St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
* refers to organizations that have an institutional membership in Museum Educators of Puget Sound.