The State Capital Museum and Outreach Center is located in the historic Lord Mansion, seven blocks south of the capital campus in Olympia. The museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history and culture of Washington and features two floors of exhibits.
Exhibits on regional Native American history and on Olympia as Washington's capital bring area history alive. A series of provocative temporary exhibits encourages visitors to examine history through different cultural, social, and political lenses. Gracious lawns and ethnobotanical gardens featuring native Northwest flora surround the museum.
The building also houses outreach programs of the Washington State Historical Society, including the Women's History Consortium, Heritage Resource Center, National History Day, and Traveling Exhibits Service. For more information about the Lord Mansion, museum exhibits, events and outreach programs, please contact the State Capital Museum and Outreach Center at 360-753-2580.
Hours
Monday |
Closed
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Tuesday
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Closed
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Wednesday
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11 AM-3 PM
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Thursday
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11 AM-3 PM
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Friday
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11 AM-3 PM
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Saturday
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11 AM-3 PM
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Sunday |
Closed |
Rates
General Admission: |
Historical Society Members: |
FREE
Become a member today! |
Adult (18 & over): |
$2.00 |
Senior (60+): |
$1.75 |
Student (6-17 yrs): |
$1.00 |
Family
(2 adults and up to 4 children): |
$5.00 |
Child (5 and under):
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FREE |
If you would like to make a group tour or school field trip reservation, call or email Susan Rohrer at (360) 753-2580.
Driving Directions
From Interstate 5 in Olympia: Take Exit 105, following the "State Capital/City Center" route. Go through a tunnel, (get in the left hand lane) and turn left on Capital Way. Follow the brown and white "State Capital Museum" signs to 21st Avenue. Turn right on 21st Avenue and proceed two blocks. The museum is on the left in a stucco mansion.