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NEW HOURS AT THE WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM SEPTEMBER 8

TACOMA – June 22 –The Washington State History Museum will change its operating hours beginning September 8. Based on the results of a survey conducted in January, guests said they would like more weekend hours at the History Museum.

The History Museum will close its doors to the public on Tuesdays and offer extended hours on the weekend.

Extended hours and FREE admission every third Thursday as part of Tacoma’s Third Thursday Artwalk will still be offered.

Washington State History Museum operating hours beginning September 8:

Monday   

Closed

Tuesday   

Closed

Wednesday   

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Thursday   

10 a.m.-4 p.m.*

Friday   

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday   

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday   

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

*On the Third Thursday of each month, the Museum is open until 8 PM with FREE admission from 2-8 PM.

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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:
Marketing Office
public relations coordinator
Washington State History Museum
253-798-5877

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1911 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 272-3500
1-888-BE THERE
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