The Washington State History Museum is where fascination and FUN come together!
People of all ages can explore and be entertained in an environment where characters
from Washington's past speak about their lives. Through interactive exhibits, theatrical
storytelling, high-tech displays and dramatic artifacts, learn about our state's
unique people and places, as well as their impact on the country and the world.
Begin your journey through Washington with an architectural masterpiece: designed
by Charles Moore and Arthur Andersson, the 106,000 square foot museum building stands
proudly on Pacific Avenue in Tacoma. The museum boasts soaring spaces and dramatic
archways that invite you into a history experience full of colors, textures, sights,
and sounds.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement weather, the Washington State Historical Society will follow the closure status of the Tacoma Public School District. If TPSD schools are closed, the History Museum will be closed. If the TPSD schools choose a delayed start, the History Museum will operate under normal hours from 10am-5pm, Wednesday-Sunday.
Please check the Tacoma Public School District website for closure information.
Hours
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Monday
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Closed
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Tuesday
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Closed
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Wednesday
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10 AM-5 PM
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Thursday
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10 AM-5 PM*
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Friday
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10 AM-5 PM
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Saturday
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10 AM-5 PM
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Sunday
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10 AM-5 PM
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*On the Third Thursday of each month, the Museum is open until 8 PM with FREE admission
from 2-8 PM.
Learn more about Third Thursday Artwalk.
Rates
General Admission:
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Historical Society Members:
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FREE
Become a member today!
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Adult (18 & over):
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$9.50
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Seniors (60+):
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$7.00
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Students (6-17 years) :
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$7.00
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Military:
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$7.00
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Child (5 and under):
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FREE
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Group Rates (at least 15 people):
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Adult Group Rate
(must be booked at least
two weeks in advance):
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Adult (18 & over) rate: $8.75
Senior (60+) rate: $6.00
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School Field Trip Rate
(must be booked at least
two weeks in advance):
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$4.00 per student (see
EDUCATION
for more information about booking field trips).
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History Lab Field Trip Rate
(must be booked at least
two weeks in advance):
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$6.00 per student (see
EDUCATION
for more information about
booking field trips).
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Driving Directions
From I-5 North or South take the City Center exit #133. Follow the I-705/City Center
signs to 21st Street where you'll turn left, and then turn right onto Pacific Avenue.
Parking
Museum parking lot (marked P on the map) is located on Pacific Avenue and behind
the museum near the Group Entrance.
Parking for our disabled visitors is available on the back (east) side of the museum,
next to the freeway. There is an entrance at the lower level with an elevator, and
a ramp leads up to the Pacific Avenue level.
Please visit the
Parking Directions and Rates
page for a map of other parking facilities in the Museum district.