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Unforgiving Waters: Shipwrecks of the Pacific Northwest 1

Unforgiving Waters: Shipwrecks of the Pacific Northwest

Jan 25 - Jul 14 2020
Mystery remains for many shipwrecks about what happened to a ship or why it went down.
The Not-So-Ordinary Bicycle

The Not-So-Ordinary Bicycle

Feb 1 - Oct 11 2020
See a pair of historic bicycles and other cycling material from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, wheeled out from the Historical Society’s collections.
Great Hall of Washington History 7

Great Hall of Washington History

Permanent Exhibition
Our largest exhibit is a walk through time, showcasing some of the state’s earliest history and a variety of artifacts from Native American civilizations and cultures.
Remembrance

Remembrance

Permanent Exhibition
We are preparing a new exhibition about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII as a result of Executive Order 9066.
Washington: My Home

Washington: My Home

Permanent Exhibition
This permanent exhibit explores migration and immigration through the experiences of diverse individuals who, over time, have come to live in Washington.