NEW FREE THURSDAY EVENING HOURS AT THE WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM
TACOMA – Feb.10 – Beginning March 1, the Washington State History Museum will
offer FREE admission every third Thursday from 2-8 p.m. This will replace the current
free admission Thursday offer, 5-8 p.m. every Thursday.
This updated schedule more closely reflects Tacoma’s Third Thursday Art Walk,
making the Museum District more uniform.
Washington State History Museum operating hours beginning March 1:
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.*
Friday - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday - Noon - 5 p.m.
*Every third Thursday the Museum will be open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. with FREE admission from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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High resolution photos are available on our
online image gallery, or upon request from Kimberly Adams, public relations coordinator.
About the
Washington State History Museum
The Washington State History Museum, flagship of the Washington State Historical Society, is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma, just off 1-5. The Washington State History Museum presents exhibits, programs and events that bring Washington's history to life. The Washington State Historical Society has been dedicated to collecting, preserving and vividly presenting Washington's rich and varied history since 1891.
HOURS - Wednesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., with extended hours and FREE admission every third Thursday from 2 - 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ADMISSION - $8 for adults; $7 for seniors, age 60
and above; $6 for students and military with valid ID; children, age 5 and below, and members are always
FREE.
CONTACT – 1-888-BE THERE, www.WashingtonHistory.org
Media Contact:
Kimberly Adams
public relations coordinator
Washington State History Museum
253-798-5877