If You Can Only Visit One Museum In Washington, Make It This One
Whether you’re an all out history buff or you just enjoy learning about pieces of our past, visiting a local museum is an educational and interesting experience. Washington has some wonderfully unique museums that offer something for every interest – but if you only have time to visit one, you should make it the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma. It’s the perfect place to learn more of our state’s story.
The Washington State History Museum is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue.
You’ll find it near the Tacoma Art Museum, Le May - America’s Car Museum, and connected to the Tacoma’s Museum of Glass. If you’ve got the time, you can see all four museums in seven days for $45.
The museum’s permanent exhibits tell the story of Washington’s history, highlighting the characters and events that have had an impact on our growth.
Check out the Native American artifacts, learn about native culture, learn about Washington’s progression through statehood, women’s suffrage, and so much more.
You can even see Ezra Meeker’s actual oxen, Dave and Dandy.
Dale Chihuly’s glass art has had a huge impact on Washington.
The Washington State History Museum offers a wonderfully comprehensive look at our state’s past. Through next April, the museum’s “A Revolution You Can Dance To: Indie Music in the Northwest” exhibit will be featured. Once you’ve seen the museum and have a new appreciation for local culture, head out to have the most Washington day ever.
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Jessica Wick is a writer and travel enthusiast who loves exploring new places, meeting new people and, of course, beautiful Big Sky Country and every part of Washington State.
