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.
Exhibits
Events & Programs
05
Thursday Nights
06
Gallery Talk
12
Thursday Nights
19
Thursday Nights
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Free Third Thursday
19
Scholarly Selections
26
Thursday Nights
28
Exhibit Program
28
Loving Hands at Home
31
History Speaks
01
Ring of Fire
02
Thursday Nights
03
Gallery Talk
09
Thursday Nights
16
Thursday Nights
16
Scholarly Selections
16
Free Third Thursday
23
Thursday Nights
28
History Speaks
30
Thursday Nights
30
Planning Your Will
01
Gallery Talk
07
Thursday Nights
14
Thursday Nights
15
Scholarly Selections
15
Free Third Thursday
16
Year of the Volcano
21
Free Third Thursday
21
Thursday Nights
26
History Speaks
28
Thursday Nights
04
Thursday Nights
05
Gallery Talk
11
Thursday Nights
18
Thursday Nights
19
Free Third Thursday
20
Annual Meeting
20
Exhibit Opening
25
Thursday Nights
28
Tacoma History Hike
30
History Speaks
17
Free Third Thursday
21
Free Third Thursday
18
Free Third Thursday
16
Free Third Thursday
Museum Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10am-5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am-5pm |
| Thursdays March through June 2015 |
10am-8pm* |
| 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
Would you like to visit the History Museum, Museum of Glass, and the Tacoma Art Museum? Purchase a Tacoma Museum pass for $32.
Washington State History Museum Conduct Policy
Membership Museum Rates
General Admission |
As of November 1 |
| Historical Society Members | FREE |
| Adults (Age 18 and over) | $11 |
| 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