History Museum
Washington State History Museum
EXHIBITS | EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
The Washington State History Museum is where fascination and FUN come together! People of all ages can explore and be entertained in an environment where characters from Washington's past speak about their lives. Through interactive exhibits, theatrical storytelling, high-tech displays and dramatic artifacts, learn about our state's unique people and places, as well as their impact on the country and the world.
Events & Programs
27
Bringing Back the Fisher
07
First Friday Gallery Talk
08
WSHS Birthday Bash!
16
Cultivating Compassion
20
Scholarly Selections
20
Free Third Thursday
25
Forgotten Faces
04
First Friday Gallery Talk
11
Veterans Day Event
16
History Happy Hour
17
Scholarly Selections
17
Free Third Thursday
29
Washington's Wolves
02
First Friday Gallery Talk
15
Free Third Thursday
17
Model Train Festival
Museum Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10am-5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am-5pm |
| Thursday | 10am-5pm |
| Friday | 10am-5pm |
| Saturday | 10am-5pm |
| Sunday | 10am-5pm |
*On the Third Thursday of each month, the History Museum is open until 8pm with FREE ADMISSION from 2-8pm.
Holidays
Open |
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| New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Presidents' Day Veterans' Day Easter Sunday |
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Closed |
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Memorial Day |
Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of inclement weather, the Washington State Historical Society will follow the closure status of the Tacoma Public School District. If TPSD schools are closed, the History Museum will be closed. If the TPSD schools choose a delayed start, the History Museum will operate under normal hours from 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Sunday.
Tacoma Public Schools School Closure Information
Planning to visit more than one museum in downtown Tacoma?
Purchase a Tacoma Museum pass for $45.
Good for one visit to the
Washington State History Museum,
Tacoma Art Museum,
LeMay - America's Car Museum,
AND Museum of Glass.
Seven days to see all four!
Washington State History Museum Conduct Policy
Membership Museum Rates
General Admission |
As of December 2015 |
| Historical Society Members | FREE |
| Adults (Age 18 and over) | $12 |
| Seniors (Age 60 and over) | $8 |
| Students (Ages 6-17 years) | $8 |
| Active Duty & Retired Military (ID required) | $8 |
| Children (Ages 5 and under) | FREE |
| Washington Quest Card Discount (Card required) | $1/person $2/family |
Group (at least 15 people)
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| Adults (Age 18 and over) | Same |
| Seniors (Age 60 and over) | Same |
**Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Active Duty service members and up to five members of their family receive free admission.
Current Discount Admission Promotions:
Washington Quest Card Rate
Show your Washington Quest EBT Card at admissions and get into the History Museum for $1 per person or $2 per family. The card may not be used to purchase the admission.
15% Off Admission for AAA Members
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- Up to four discounted regular price adult admissions per membership, per visit
- Not valid during Model Train Festival
- Not valid on the Tacoma Museum Pass
- Members who purchase online must present AAA card at Admissions
North American Reciprocal Association (NARM): The Washington State History Museum does not participate in the NARM reciprocal admission program.
