Washington State History Museum

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1911 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402 Get Directions
Website https://www.washingtonhistory.org/

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  • Day of Civic Engagement

    Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA

    For one day only, we are bringing the original 1889 Constitution of the State of Washington out of the vault to be put on display for our community. This opportunity is presented in partnership with the Office of the Secretary of State and the Washington State Archives. Event Details Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 7:00 […]

  • 21st Annual IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival

    Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA

    21st Annual IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival Saturday, August 8, 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM FREE at The Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and Museum of Glass Join us in celebrating 21 years of IN THE SPIRIT! This free community festival features live music, art exhibitions, a […]

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  • Then and Now: 1776 and 2026

    Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA

    This month, explore an evening of performances and presentations exploring the continuities and changes in American history from 1776 to 2026, with an emphasis on the military contributions of the Buffalo soldiers. This program is hosted by the Buffalo Soldiers Museum and Luther Adams – Free Man of Color, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Ethnic, Gender, and Labor […]

  • The American History Trail – WSHS

    Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA

    An evening of celebration: Panel discussion, light refreshments and R&B & Jazz performances

  • An Evening with Derek Sheffield, Washington State Poet Laureate

    Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA

    Celebrated poet and professor Derek Sheffield will read original work reflecting on Washingtonian identities. Sheffield is Washington’s eighth State Poet Laureate. Sheffield lives in the Wenatchee Valley and teaches English at Wenatchee Valley College. He has published several poetry collections, edits poetry for Terrian.org, and has received fellowships from the Sustainable Arts Foundation, Artist Trust, the Bernheim […]

  • Olympia Music History Project

    Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA

    Founded in 2023, the Olympia Music History Project researches, documents, and preserves Olympia’s independent music scene. Between 1980 and 2002, Olympia experienced a cultural explosion. Olympia’s indie music scene exploded in the mid-eighties with the opening of multiple all-ages venues, including the Tropicana, the Pacific Surf Club, Evergreen-sponsored club GESCCO, and Reko/Muse Gallery. Meanwhile, the Olympia City […]

  • MAIZ: Culinary and Cultural Resilience

    Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA

    Join us for the “We the People” free public program series on the third Thursday evening of each month. Curated by Mi Centro, this month’s program will explore the rich cultural significance of Maiz (corn) as a foundational ingredient in Latine communities. The program features conversations with local culinary experts who share their insight on […]

  • Fighting for the Puyallup Tribe

    Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA

    Join us for the launch of We the People, a new series of free public programs on the third Thursday evening of each month. The first event features Ramona Bennett, a renowned leader of the Puyallup Tribe. For over six decades, she has been at the forefront of Native rights and environmental causes. From the Fish […]