Does your child love trains? See our model train, play with toy trains, and learn about Washington’s rich railroad history at this family-friendly event. Join other families in the galleries with a museum facilitator. Make something of your own to take home!
FREE to play, all ages welcome! Test your history trivia knowledge with the Washington State Historical Society, City of Tacoma Historic Preservation Office, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, and Tacoma Historical Society. Facts, fun, and prizes aplenty! Team up or battle on your own for the title of History Trivia Champ. Food and beverages will be > Continue Reading
Now in its 14th year, IN THE SPIRIT Contemporary Native Arts exhibition is a summer favorite. This juried exhibition features work in a variety of mediums created by Native artists from throughout the Northwest and beyond. Celebrate the artists and and honor the award winners at a special ceremony on opening night. Hear from the artists and learn > Continue Reading
Elks Temple History Pub: Shipwrecks, Legends, and Lost Treasures Presented by Scott Williams, Archeologist FREE and open to the public, all ages welcome. The north Oregon coast abounds with tales of mysterious shipwrecks, lost castaways, pirates, and sailing vessels. Join Scott Williams to hear historical and archaeological evidence for shipwrecks and survivors pre-dating European and > Continue Reading
Join Indigenous educator Owen Oliver (Quinault/Isleta Pueblo) for our "How Does a Place Get a Name" workshop, October 19th from 6-7:30pm. In the workshop we will explore how a place gets a name and what the names of specific locations can teach us about values held by communities. Participants will consider how we can use > Continue Reading
Take your family and friends on a magical journey through the marvelously detailed world of model railroads at the Washington State History Museum! Friday, December 22, 2023 – Monday, January 1, 2024 Closed Sunday and Monday, December 24 and 25. Included with admission. The Model Train Festival brings railroad clubs from around Puget Sound to > Continue Reading
Take your family and friends on a magical journey through the marvelously detailed world of model railroads at the Washington State History Museum! Friday, December 22, 2023 – Monday, January 1, 2024 Closed Sunday and Monday, December 24 and 25. Included with admission. The Model Train Festival brings railroad clubs from around Puget Sound to > Continue Reading
Take your family and friends on a magical journey through the marvelously detailed world of model railroads at the Washington State History Museum! Friday, December 22, 2023 – Monday, January 1, 2024 Closed Sunday and Monday, December 24 and 25. Included with admission. The Model Train Festival brings railroad clubs from around Puget Sound to > Continue Reading
Take your family and friends on a magical journey through the marvelously detailed world of model railroads at the Washington State History Museum! Friday, December 22, 2023 – Monday, January 1, 2024 Closed Sunday and Monday, December 24 and 25. Included with admission. The Model Train Festival brings railroad clubs from around Puget Sound to > Continue Reading
Take your family and friends on a magical journey through the marvelously detailed world of model railroads at the Washington State History Museum! Friday, December 22, 2023 – Monday, January 1, 2024 Closed Sunday and Monday, December 24 and 25. Included with admission. The Model Train Festival brings railroad clubs from around Puget Sound to > Continue Reading