Teacher Information Guide
Interested in bringing your class to the museum? The pages linked below will provide all the information you need to organize your trip!
Hall of Washington History
Hall of Washington History
Take a Virtual Tour of this highly educational main attraction!
History Museum Information
The WSHM home page includes hours, contact information, admission rates and driving directions, including a map.
Temporary Exhibits
A calendar featuring all the upcoming and current temporary exhibits at the Washington State History Museum.
WSHM School Field Trip Information
Everything you need to know to book a successful field trip to the Washington State History Museum.
Tips for a Successful Museum Visit
Additional information on bringing your class tour to WSHM.
Online WSHM School Trip Reservation Form
Sign up online for your school field trip to the Washington State History Museum!
Membership Information
Great for families with school-aged children. Visit this page for membership information and links to our secure online membership enrollment form.
History Lab Learning Center
History Lab
Check out all the exhibits in History Lab, or take Quicktime Spin Tours from 8 different vantage points.
History Lab Class Visit Information
Everything you need to know to book a successful class visit to the WSHM History Lab.
Tips for a Successful Museum Visit
Everything you need to know to book a successful class visit to the WSHM History Lab.
Online History Lab Class Visit Form
Sign up online for your class visit to History Lab!
Teacher Resources
(Good preparation for your Hall of History or History Lab visit!)
History Lab Articles
Learn the concepts and tools that lie at the heart of the History Lab Project.
Teacher Institute
Teacher training is an important part of our mission. Visit this page to find out about upcoming training opportunities.
History Lab Curriculum
Each year, in coordination with our Teacher Institute, we develop a new curriculum unit based on one of the historical concepts or tools of the history trade.
History Boxes
Check out a trunk full of artifacts, books, pictures and more on a variety of Washington state history topics to use in your classroom!
Washington State History Bibliography
The WSHM Field Guide bibliography (with some extra enhancements)is available online, and is a great source for Washington state history books.
Transportation Resources
Official State Highway Map
Need some help getting here? Order a free copy of the Official Washington State Highway Map online from the Department of Transportation.
Parking Map
You'll need to know where to park your bus or vehicle and this map will be a big help in that department.
Sound Transit Link Rail
Tacoma's Link Rail is now up and running every 10 minutes from the train station and Freighthouse Square to the Theater District. It stops right outside the History Museum, and is an easy connect to the Sounder commuter train between Tacoma and Seattle. For further information, you can call Sound Transit at 253-572-5484.
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