"Yellow Bear Vision" watercolor painting by Chippewa artist, Mary Bender
The Contemporary Northwest Native Arts Exhibit showcases the work of contemporary Native American artists. Guests will see how today’s Native art connects traditional artistic heritage and contemporary forms of expression. The featured artwork is selected by a jury comprised of local experts in Native American art.
The Northwest Native Arts Market and Festival features some of the best Native artists in the region selling exquisite artwork. Guests can catch performances of Native singers, musicians, and dance groups throughout the mid-summer weekend. All outdoor festival activities are FREE and open to the public.
Be a part of the magic of the Model Train Festival!
While Santa’s elves produce a lot of train sets each holiday season, they can’t hold a candle to the quality and scale of the ones on display each year at the Washington State History Museum’s Model Train Festival.
"Railroads have played an important role in our state’s history," said Jennifer Kilmer, director of the Washington State Historical Society. "The model train festival provides a wonderful opportunity for us to share that history in a fun environment that involves Washington state residents and brings to life their passion for model trains."
The event typically showcases eight model train displays designed and assembled by model train enthusiasts from across the state including: Boeing Employees Model Railroad Club, Cannonball Express, Pierce County Lionel Club, Mount Rainier N-Scale, 4D NTRACK Group, 4D PNR HO Modular Group, Puget Sound Model Railroad Engineers and Washington State Operation Lifesaver. The displays occupy every floor of the museum and include the largest permanent model train layout in the state.
The festival typically runs December 26th through January 1st. 2013 will be our 18th annual Festival and we expect a lot of great additions. Check back for more details.
Check out a video about Model Train Festival by Christopher Wood