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Museums
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Hop Museum 
 This museum in Toppenish, Washington state, is dedicated to showcasing "the historical equipment, photos, and artifacts that have long been important in the raising and harvesting of this obscure perennial vine that is vital to the brewing industry." The site features a history of growing hops in the Yakima Valley, information about hops varieties and agriculture, a glossary, a bibliography, photos, and links related to hops and beer brewing. http://www.americanhopmuseum.org Topics: Beverages, Crops, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Plants by Name, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Food & Cooking, Washington State: Plants, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Apr 6, 2005 American Museum of Radio and Electricity
This Bellingham, Washington state, museum "preserves and interprets an important scientific and cultural legacy: the historic exploration of electricity and the development of radio into its Golden Age." The site features online exhibits describing the dawn of the electrical age, electric inventions, the wireless age, and the golden age of radio. http://www.amre.us/ Topics: Media, Museums by Place: United States, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Media, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jul 24, 2008 Art Guide Northwest
Described as "the essential guide to galleries, museums, and antiques in the Pacific Northwest," this site features listings (some annotated) for galleries and museums in western Washington state, events at the region's museums, an index for finding favorite artists at featured galleries, and area maps. Also includes articles on museums, exhibits, and art in northwest Washington state. From Tipton Publishing. http://www.artguidenw.com/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Apr 27, 2005 B Reactor Museum Association (BRMA)
The Web site for BRMA, an all-volunteer association working to preserve the historic B Reactor on the Hanford Nuclear Site (Southern Washington state) as a public museum. The B Reactor was "the world's first industrial-scale nuclear reactor ... built during World War II as part of the top-secret Manhattan Project to develop the atomic bomb." Site includes the group's goals, membership information, historical documents about the reactor, and archives of the group's newsletter. http://www.b-reactor.org/ Topics: U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Environment, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Jobs and Work, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jan 14, 2004 Bellevue Arts Museum
The website for this Bellevue, Washington state, art museum features descriptions of exhibitions and programs for the current year, images and descriptions of featured objects from the museum collections, and information about getting involved with the museum. Includes details about the annual Bellevue Arts and Crafts Fair, described as "the most prestigious and largest arts festival in the Northwest." http://www.bellevueart.org/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Aug 15, 2005 Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA)
This Seattle museum "serves the Pacific Northwest as a catalyst and forum for the advancement, development, and understanding of contemporary art" by exhibiting new and experimental artwork of international, national and local artists. The Web site features information on current exhibits, an events calendar, and archives of past exhibits. http://www.cocaseattle.org Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Schools of Art, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Oct 4, 2004 Charles R. Conner Museum
Presents information about this museum at Washington State University, which holds the "largest public collection of bird and mammal specimens in the Pacific Northwest." Features a brief history of the museum, which was founded in 1894 using exhibits donated from the Chicago World's Fair, descriptions of the research collection (containing bird, mammal, amphibian, reptile, and fish specimens) and the exhibits of mounted birds and mammals, and information about current museum projects. http://www.sci.wsu.edu/cm/ Topics: Environment, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Science, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Animals, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Environment, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jul 19, 2005 Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum
Presents the activities of this Ilwaco, Washington state, nonprofit museum, which exists "to preserve and interpret the heritage of the Columbia Pacific region, including the lower Columbia River and adjacent coastal areas of southwestern Washington and northwestern Oregon." Describes current museum facilities and plans for expansion. Offers information about the gallery collections, photographic archive, and research library. Formerly called the Ilwaco Heritage Museum. http://ilwaco-heritagemuseum.org/default.aspx Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Environment, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Dec 11, 2007 Columbia River Basin Ethnic History Archive
This site describes the collaborative project of Washington State University (Pullman and Vancouver) and the historical societies of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington state. The site provides digital archives on the ethnic groups of the Columbia River Basin region, tutorials and lesson plans "on how to research and interpret library and museum resources, and ... public dialogue about ethnic history sources and issues in its online discussion forum." Searchable. http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/crbeha/ Topics: Geography, Lesson Plans, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel, Water Last updated Sep 21, 2006 The Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science & Technology (CREHST)
Web site for the Richland, Washington state, "museum and science center created to tell the dynamic story of the Columbia Basin and surrounding region." In addition to documenting the U.S. Department of Energy's Hanford Site, CREHST "aims to tell the story of the American Indians who once camped along the Columbia River, ... the community's contribution to World War II and the agriculture in the Columbia Basin." Includes exhibit descriptions, events, and a teacher's page. http://www.crehst.org/ Topics: Energy, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Science, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Environment, Washington State: Food & Cooking, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: People, Washington State: Plants, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Science, Washington State: Travel Last updated Apr 26, 2004 The Concrete Heritage Museum
Presents information about the efforts of the Concrete Heritage Museum Association to restore a museum building in the town of Concrete in Washington state. Features a printable walking map of historic Concrete, historical notes, and a building index for the map. Includes a description of the origins of the town's name, an events calendar, details about the association's accomplishments, and a list of work that needs to be completed before the museum opens. http://www.stumpranchonline.com/concreteheritagemuseum/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Dec 1, 2004 Des Moines Historical Society
Information about Des Moines, Washington state, from the collections of the Des Moines Historical Society. Features a monograph on the Children's Industrial Home, a narrative of life in Des Moines in 1890, and an image collection with photographs of historical sites in Des Moines. Also includes details about the collections housed in the historical society's museum. http://www.dmhs.org Topics: Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Regions Last updated Sep 4, 2004 East Benton County Historical Museum
Along with details about the historical society and museum, this Web site provides links to information about early town sites, homes, and buildings in eastern Benton County, Washington state. Also includes detailed information about the letter houses (or alphabet houses), including scanned original brochures, and other 1940-era buildings on the Hanford site and in Richland, Washington state. http://ebchs.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Environment, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated May 1, 2008 Eastside Heritage Center
Describes the activities of this western Washington state organization, which was established through the merger of the Bellevue Historical Society and the Marymoor Museum. Presents a summary of the center's collections of textiles, clothing, household linens, quilts, furniture, early appliances, toys, dolls, hand tools, agricultural and industrial items, musical instruments, and record players. Includes membership information, descriptions of programs, event listings, and online tours of Bellevue, Kirkland, and Woodinville. http://eastsideheritagecenter.org Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Food & Cooking, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Plants, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Dec 20, 2004 Edmonds-South Snohomish County Historical Society
This site presents information about the museum and historical society in the city of Edmonds, Washington state. Features an exhibit of historic buildings and plaques, describes the renovation of a log cabin, and offers downloadable classroom materials. Includes photographs and details about the society and the museum, which is housed in a 1910 Carnegie library building. Describes exhibits, the Edmonds Museum Garden Market, and the city's Historic Preservation Advisory Committee. http://www.historicedmonds.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jun 7, 2004 emplive.org
Site of the Experience Music Project (EMP), a Seattle, Washington music museum that "combin[es] interactive and interpretive exhibits to tell the story of ... American popular music." Includes information on museum exhibits, events, programs, and featured artists; interviews; resources for musicians; and more. http://www.emplive.org Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Musical Genres, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Dec 12, 2007 Future of Flight: Aviation Museum & Boeing Tour
Website for this museum in Mukilteo, Washington state, that "offers a remarkable opportunity to see both commercial jet production today and the direction aviation is headed in the future." The site features an overview of exhibits, and details about taking a tour of the Boeing factory (including a video clip). http://www.futureofflight.org Topics: Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions Last updated Sep 7, 2006 Gig Harbor's Commercial Fishermen
This exhibit describes the early days of the commercial fishing industry in Gig Harbor, Washington state. Tells the story of the fishing community that developed after pioneers settled in Gig Harbor in 1867, fished with handmade nets, and built a smokehouse and a plant to render dogfish oil. Includes a timeline and an introduction to "the technology of the purse seiner" fishnet. From the Gig Harbor Peninsula Historical Society & Museum. http://www.harborhistorymuseum.org/CommFishermen.html Topics: Washington State: Animals, Washington State: Business, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Transportation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Aug 13, 2008 Gorge Heritage Museum
This Web site describes the museum that is housed in a former church in Bingen, Washington state. The museum collection preserves the heritage of "the native peoples and pioneers of Western Klickitat County and Eastern Skamania County." The site features a gallery of murals and paintings by artist Percy Manser, who worked in the Mid-Columbia area of Washington state. Also includes a photo gallery, event listings, and links. http://community.gorge.net/ghmuseum/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Oct 14, 2004 The History Museums of Ritzville, Washington State
This site contains images and descriptions of the Ritzville Railroad-Depot Museum and the Dr. Frank R. Burroughs Home History Museum, both located in Ritzville, Washington state. Provides information about tourist attractions in Ritzville, and links to other Eastern Washington state museum Web sites. http://ritzville-museums.org Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Transportation, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Transportation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Sep 27, 2004 Hovander Homestead Park
Describes this Whatcom County, Washington state, park named after Hokan Hovander, a Swedish architect who immigrated to Washington state in 1897. Features information about the farm house, the resident farm animals, the barn, the collection of antique farm implements, and the Tennant Lake Interpretive Center (elevated boardwalk, tower, and fragrance garden). Includes photos, a map of dog-walking areas, and an events calendar. http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/parks/hovander/hovander.jsp Topics: Architecture by Place, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Animals, Washington State: History, Washington State: Home & Housing, Washington State: Plants, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated May 2, 2005 Issaquah History On-line
The purpose of this Washington state town's historical society is "the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of the history of Issaquah and environs, and the State of Washington as it relates to the local region." Includes a picture gallery, reading lists, historical documents and maps, information on the organization's museums, a historical and architectural walking tour and guide to special places, street name ordinance, educational resources, and many links to more local history. Searchable. http://www.issaquahhistory.org/ Topics: Architecture by Place, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Aug 5, 2003 Jefferson County Historical Society
Presents information about this historic preservation organization on Washington state's Olympic Peninsula. Features details about society projects, including restoration of Port Townsend's city hall and fire bell tower, Rothschild House, and Aldrich's Grocery (destroyed by fire in 2003). Describes current museum exhibits, the historic properties survey, and the History Research Center. Offers a calendar, volunteer opportunity listings, the annual report, and information about the Port Townsend Victorian Festival. http://www.jchsmuseum.org Topics: Architecture, History, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Environment, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Home & Housing, Washington State: Jobs and Work, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Transportation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Dec 20, 2004 Jundt Art Museum
Basic information about galleries, collections, exhibits, lectures, tours, and events at the Jundt Art Museum at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. http://www.gonzaga.edu/Campus+Resources/Museums+and+Libraries/Jundt+Art+Museum/default.asp Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jun 14, 2007 Kent Historical Society and Museum
Features the activities and projects of this organization, which strives "to collect, preserve and promote the history of the greater Kent area" in Washington state. Features a history of the Emil Bereiter house that now houses the museum, an events calendar, volunteer opportunities, and links to paranormal photos of the museum and information about the city of Kent. http://www.kenthistoricalmuseum.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated May 22, 2008 King County Snapshots
This site presents Seattle and King County (Washington state) heritage, from the 1850s to the present, through historical images. A partnership between the Museum of History & Industry, the University of Washington Libraries, and "ten smaller historical organizations belonging to the Association of King County Historical Organizations has resulted in the scanning and cataloging of the 12,000 images featured on this Web presentation." Browsable and searchable. http://content.lib.washington.edu/imls/kcsnapshots/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Photograph Collections, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Aug 15, 2004 Kirkman House Museum
This site features information about the Victorian period house museum in Walla Walla, Washington state. The site shows interior and exterior photographs of the 1874 building, which was restored by the Historical Architecture Development Corporation in 1982. Also includes an events calendar, news, Kirkman family photographs, and information about the textile center and the Weavers Cottage located on the museum grounds. http://www.kirkmanhousemuseum.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: History, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jul 19, 2004 La Conner Quilt Museum
This site features information about the La Conner, Washington state, quilt museum, which is housed in the Gaches Mansion. The site offers information about past, current, and future museum exhibits and the annual quilt festival. Includes photos and information about the restoration of the building, which was previously a private residence, a hospital, and an apartment house. http://www.laconnerquilts.com Topics: Crafts, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jul 31, 2005 Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum
Site for this Leavenworth, Washington state, museum dedicated to instruments used to open the hard shell of a nut. Features images of historical nutcrackers (including wooden soldier nutcrackers from the 1800s), faces on human-looking nutcrackers, and historical material about human consumption of nuts. Also includes material about collecting antique nutcrackers. http://www.nutcrackermuseum.com/ Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Washington State: Travel Last updated Nov 21, 2007 LeMay Collection: America's Car Museum
This site describes the Tacoma, Washington state, museum that is "widely recognized as the largest private auto collection on earth ... [T]he LeMay Collection is a portal into America's longstanding love affair with the automobile." The site features a rotating collection of color photographs from the museum's collection. The "Arcade" section includes games and car trivia. The site also includes news and information about events, membership, and the museum's administration. http://www.lemaymuseum.org/ Topics: Automobiles, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jun 2, 2004 Lewis County Historical Museum
Describes a museum located in the former Northern Pacific Railway depot in Chehalis, Washington state. Includes information about exhibits, events, and the museum library's collection of family histories, genealogy records, oral history tapes, and photographs. Also includes a backlist of the quarterly newsletter, membership information, and links. From the Lewis County Historical Society. http://www.lewiscountymuseum.org Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: History, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Nov 15, 2004 Libraries of Washington State
The site offers a database of libraries in Washington state. Searchable by library name, city, county, type (academic, government, public, or special), and specialties such as education, law, and genealogy. Results include the library's Web address and contact information. A joint project of the Washington State Library and Washington libraries. http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/search_library.aspx Topics: Washington State: Families, Washington State: History, Washington State: Librarianship, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jan 12, 2005 The Log House Museum
The renovated turn-of-the-century log structure that now houses a museum is described on this Web site. Located on Alki Beach in Seattle, the museum celebrates the history of the Duwamish Peninsula and the birthplace of Seattle. The site includes a history of the building and location, a featured exhibit, descriptions of educational resources available from the museum, information about museum videos and documentaries, and membership and visitor information. http://www.loghousemuseum.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Apr 4, 2004 Lynden Pioneer Museum
The website for this Lynden, Washington state, museum features photographs of exhibits on transportation, rural Victorian lifestyles, the military, agriculture, and natural resources. Includes an online tour of aging buildings in Whatcom County, the text of the poem that was the source of the town's name, educational resources, and related materials. From the Lynden Heritage Foundation. http://www.lyndenpioneermuseum.com/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Regions Last updated Aug 1, 2005 MAC: Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture is a regionally focused museum in Spokane, Washington. The site provides information on museum hours, tours, research, collections, exhibits, and events. Also includes information on membership, volunteer, and employment opportunities. http://www.northwestmuseum.org/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Jobs and Work, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Nov 2, 2005 Mammals of Washington
This attractive site features a checklist of all 148 species of mammals found in Washington state--32 marine species, 16 species of flying mammals, and 91 species of land mammals. These are grouped according to their biological order. Photographs, distribution maps, range in Washington, habitat, diet, identifying features, and links are provided for each animal. From the University of Washington's Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle. http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/collections/mammalogy/mamwash/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Washington State: Photograph Collections, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Oct 9, 2004 Maryhill Museum of Art
Perched high above Washington state's Columbia River Gorge, this museum was built by wealthy eccentric Sam Hill and dedicated by Queen Marie of Romania in 1926. The site provides exhibit information and photographs, the museum's history, and brief biographical information about Hill and others. Dancer Loie Fuller helped Hill obtain Rodin sculptures, but perhaps the museum’s best-known feature is the full-scale replica of Stonehenge, built to honor World War I soldiers from Klickitat County. http://www.maryhillmuseum.org/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jul 9, 2003 McChord Air Museum
Features information about the McChord Air Force Base (Washington state) museum's collection of aircraft and U.S. Air Force memorabilia, a pictorial history of the 1952 control tower, details about the F-106A restoration project, and pictures of the F-106 luggage pod of Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr., and historical information about the museum, the base, and Col. William C. McChord. Also includes flight-related educational activities. http://www.mcchordairmuseum.org/ Topics: Military, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Transportation, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Government, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jun 16, 2004 Microsoft Visitor Center
Describes exhibits at the visitor center on the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington state. Features a timeline documenting turning points in the company's history and offers information for students, such as biographies of Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer, "Fast Facts About Microsoft," the company's annual report, and links to instructional resources. http://www.microsoft.com/about/companyinformation/visitorcenter/ Topics: Business, Computers, Computers, Washington State: Business, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Science, Washington State: Travel Last updated Feb 12, 2007 MOHAI: Seattle's Museum of History and Industry
MOHAI, a private heritage organization, preserves the history of the Pacific Northwest as far back as 1850. Its site provides information on their current exhibits, educational programs, and special events. Online visitors can search from over a million photos in MOHAI's historical photo collection, search its database of oral history interviews, and experience "the sights and sounds from Seattle's past" with MOHAI's audio/video archive. http://www.seattlehistory.org/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Business, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Photograph Collections, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jun 14, 2004 Monroe Historical Society
This organization and museum documents the history of the town of Monroe, Washington state. Offers feature articles about local history, a historical timeline, a FAQ about the society's photograph collection, information about society activities, and links. Describes the society's research materials, such as historic photographs, oral history tapes, and microfiche of the Monroe community newspaper dating back to 1899. http://monroehistoricalsociety.org Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Dec 13, 2004 Mount Rainier: Its Human History Associations
A report prepared for the Field Division of Education of the National Park Service in 1934. "Its purpose was to provide an outline of the pertinent historical facts which could be used in the development of a museum ... at Mount Rainier National Park." The report includes elevation measurements of the mountain (in Washington state) and a discussion of discovery and exploration in the region. Includes a timeline and bibliographies. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/berkeley/rensch2/ Topics: Discover New Trails at LII, Geography, History, National Parks & Forests, United States History, Washington State: Environment, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jun 17, 2007 Museum & Arts Center: Sequim, Dungeness Valley
This site includes information about the Sequim, Washington state, museum's exhibits, history, events, and administration. Includes newsletters, images from the museum's collection, links to information about the mastodon (and an image of the museum's mural commemorating the local discovery of a skeleton of the extinct mammal), a description of the historic Dungeness Schoolhouse, and photos of the museum's memorial for veterans. Searchable. http://www.sequimmuseum.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated May 17, 2004 The Museum of Flight
The website of the Seattle Museum of Flight contains information on the museum's collections, special exhibits, and educational programs. Also includes a calendar and an online store. http://www.museumofflight.org/Portal.asp?Flash=True Topics: Astronomy, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated May 6, 2006 Museum of Glass
The Tacoma, Washington state, Museum of Glass website contains information on the current exhibits as well as an archive on past exhibits. The site has information on how to intern at the museum and how to participate in educational programs. It has also has an architectural overview of the building and pictures of many of the interesting components of the building. "Education" has lively articles on glassblowing, glass chemistry, glass as art, and more. http://museumofglass.org/ Topics: Architecture by Place, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Museum of Northwest Art (MONA)
Describes a La Conner, Washington state, museum that is "devoted to presenting the works of major Northwest artists in a continual exhibition and serving as a source of education on Northwest art." Features information on exhibitions from 1990 into the future, biographical profiles of the artists represented in the museum's collection, and details about programs for schools, youth groups, and adults. Includes a calendar, e-mail newsletter sign-up, and volunteer and membership information. Searchable. http://www.museumofnwart.org Topics: Art by Region, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Families, Washington State: Jobs and Work, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jan 3, 2005 Nordic Heritage Museum
Seattle's "Nordic Heritage Museum is the only museum in the United States to honor the legacy of immigrants from the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden." This site highlights the museum’s permanent collections and also offers information on current gallery shows, children's events, an oral history project, the museum's Gordon Tracie Music Library, and museum-sponsored language and craft schools. http://www.nordicmuseum.org/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Nonfiction by Genre, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Families, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: People, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Sep 2, 2006 Northwest Basket Weavers: Vi Phillips Guild
The purpose of this guild is "to preserve and promote the art of basket making." The site includes information about the group's monthly meetings at the Shoreline Historical Society Museum (Shoreline, Washington state), the annual retreat, upcoming events, and member profiles. Provides detailed, illustrated instructions for weaving a pine-needle basket. Membership, teacher proposal, and grant application forms are also included. http://www.nwbasketweavers.org/ Topics: Crafts, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jun 30, 2009 Northwest Railway Museum: Snoqualmie-North Bend, Washington
Features a listing of the bridges, locomotives, passenger cars, freight cars, and other equipment housed at this Washington state museum. View or search the online collection of King County railroad history photos and find links to Web sites for railroad companies, railroad historical societies, and other railroad-related interests. Includes schedules for train excursions on the Snoqualmie Valley Railroad, a 5-mile interpretive railway run by the museum. http://www.trainmuseum.org/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Photograph Collections, Transportation, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Transportation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Mar 9, 2004 Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center
This site showcases a "regional center where people can discover our modern links to the Puget Sound and North Pacific -- including commercial fishing, shipping, trade, transportation, recreation and marine protection." Provides visitor information about the Seattle facility, descriptions of the exhibits, children's pages, and membership and teacher information. Includes an "Interactive Waterfront" featuring fishing methods, navigation, kayaking, cargo cranes, ferry loading, ferry rides, and a demonstration of how fish ladders and locks work. http://www.ody.org/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Transportation, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Families, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Mar 29, 2004 Olympic Flight Museum
The Web site for this Olympia, Washington state, museum features an online gallery with detailed descriptions and histories of various military aircraft. Includes information about artifacts, exhibits, lectures, and tours at the museum, which is located at Olympia Regional Airport. Also provides links to Web sites for other air museums. http://www.olympicflightmuseum.com Topics: Military, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Transportation, Washington State: Government, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Transportation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Sep 27, 2004 Pacific Coast Cranberry Research Foundation Museum
This colorful Web site presents a brief, illustrated summary of cranberry farming over the past 100 years in the southwest corner of Washington state. Offers a variety of recipes for salads, entrees, sauces, beverages, desserts, breads, cookies, and candies using cranberries. Includes a description of the Long Beach, Washington state, museum, and links to attractions on the Long Beach Peninsula and to cranberry industry sites. http://www.cranberrymuseum.com/ Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Food & Cooking, Washington State: Plants, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Apr 18, 2005 Pacific County Historical Society and Museum
Describes the activities of this organization devoted to "preserving and presenting the history of Pacific County," Washington state. Features a Columbia River chronology, a virtual tour of the museum (in South Bend, Washington state), a FAQ, newsletter, and the current edition and back issues of the group's quarterly publication. Searchable. http://www.pacificcohistory.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated May 9, 2005 Pacific Science Center
Interactive online exhibits and visitor information for the Pacific Science Center in Seattle. Online exhibits include information on nutrition, space aliens, and music. Also features links to resources on weather, bats, raptors, and dinosaurs, as well as information about the center's various exhibits, IMAX movies and laser shows, children's camps, and more. http://www.pacsci.org/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Science, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Families, Washington State: Food & Cooking, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Science, Washington State: Travel Last updated May 7, 2006 Palouse Discovery Science Center
Describes this science education center serving northern Idaho and eastern Washington state. Features a gallery of photographs from the museum's collection, including images of snakes, geckos, and walking stick insects. Includes information about museum programs for adults and children, teacher services, an events calendar, visitor information (the museum is located in Pullman, Washington state), and the museum newsletter. http://www.palousescience.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Animals, Washington State: Families, Washington State: Photograph Collections, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Science, Washington State: Travel Last updated Aug 22, 2005 Pearson Air Museum
This site introduces the Vancouver, Washington state, museum, which is located on "the oldest, active airfield in the United States" and is "the first step in a three-phase project to recreate a pre-WWII Army Air Corps Field that existed at Pearson Field in the 1920s and 1930s." The site features an illustrated history of the field, an online preview of the museum's exhibits and facilities, a calendar, volunteer information, and links. http://www.pearsonairmuseum.org/ Topics: History By Place, Military, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Transportation, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Government, Washington State: Jobs and Work, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated May 7, 2006 Peninsula Pioneers
This online exhibit "introduces some of the people who settled on the Gig Harbor Peninsula [of Washington state] before 1900." Several of the early residents of the peninsula are introduced with photographs and explanations of where they came from, what brought them to Washington state, and how they lived in the Puget Sound area. From the Harbor History Museum. http://www.gigharbormuseum.org/PenPioneers.html Topics: Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated May 6, 2007 Polson Museum
Presents the history of the Hoquiam, Washington state, museum and the 26-room mansion it occupies on Grays Harbor. Includes descriptions of the museum grounds, museum collection, exhibits, and research facility. Also includes a calendar, a list of annual events, and archives of the quarterly newsletter. http://www.polsonmuseum.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Transportation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Aug 2, 2004 Port Townsend Marine Science Center: Marine and Natural History Exhibits
Located within Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend, Washington, the Port Townsend Marine Science Center provides "interactive exhibits for the public, training and support of teachers and students" promoting the scientific study of Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits. The site has information on exhibits, programs offered, hours, location, calendar of events, and membership and volunteer opportunities, as well as links to related Web sites. http://www.ptmsc.org/ Topics: Environment, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Science, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Education, Washington State: Environment, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Jobs and Work, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Science, Washington State: Transportation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jul 23, 2003 Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society
The purpose of this Seattle-based society is "to collect, preserve and display maritime historical objects, relics and data with particular emphasis on the Pacific Northwest." The site features information about the group's activities, projects, research library, museum exhibits, history, and publications. It includes video archives of speakers from the group's monthly dinner meetings, a large collection of links (some broken), and a collection of more than 600 photographs. Searchable. http://www.pugetmaritime.org/ Topics: Museums, Transportation, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Feb 15, 2004 The Robot Hut
Located near Spokane, Washington state, the Robot Hut is a private museum run by an avid collector of toy robots. The site includes a 3-D tour of the museum (viewers are advised to wear 3-D glasses), a project section featuring robots built by the museum owner, video clips of robots and science fiction props, a list of news articles about the museum, and photos of other toy robot collections. http://www.robothut.robotnut.com/ Topics: Collectors & Collecting, Technology, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Science, Washington State: Travel Last updated Feb 10, 2005 Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art
The Web site for this private museum in Bellevue, Washington state, describes the collection of dolls "ranging from antique to modern, plus teddy bears, toys, dollhouses, miniatures and other childhood memorabilia." The site offers a brief tour through the museum galleries, an events calendar, newsletter, archives, and membership information. In 1994 the museum received the Jumeau Trophy for the best private doll museum in the world. http://www.dollart.com/ Topics: Crafts, Hobbies, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Families, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Aug 5, 2004 Sam Hill's Museum
This article profiles the Maryhill Museum of Art (Goldendale, Washington state) and its builder, Sam Hill, an "eccentric Seattle millionaire, Harvard-educated lawyer, [and] road-builder." Describes Hill's original plans for a Quaker farming community in Goldendale, and the mansion that eventually became the museum. Registration (free) required to access additional content. From Away.com. http://away.com/primedia/arts_arch/sam_hill_1.html Topics: Christianity, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: People, Washington State: Plants, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Transportation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Feb 28, 2005 San Juan Historical Museum
This site presents information about the museum located in the town of Friday Harbor, in the San Juan Islands of Washington state. The site features an illustrated essay on how Friday Harbor got its name, as well as information on the museum's collections of historic buildings, photographs, oral histories, archival documents, and family files. Includes membership information, newsletter excerpts, and descriptions of museum events such as the Pig War Picnic and summer concert series. http://www.sjmuseum.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated May 2, 2004 Science Fiction Hall of Fame (SFM)
An exhibit honoring "the lives, works and ongoing legacies of science fiction's greatest creators" that includes descriptions of museum exhibits and galleries, visitor information, a calendar of events, educational materials, and more. Part of a Seattle, Washington state, museum site. Searchable. http://www.empsfm.org/exhibitions/index.asp?categoryID=203 Topics: Literature: Fiction, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Librarianship, Washington State: Literature & Books, Washington State: People, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Dec 1, 2007 Seattle Art Museum
This Web site has information on the Seattle Art Museum, the Seattle Asian Art Museum, and the Olympic Sculpture Park (in the design stage at the time of this writing). Find out what is currently on exhibit, what the special programs are, and other interesting information about the museum and the works housed in them. Also includes the museum's Dorothy Stimson Bullitt Library online catalog. http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: People, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jul 8, 2003 Shafer Museum, Winthrop, Washington
Presents information about this Winthrop, Washington state, museum housed in a cluster of log structures built in the 1890s. Features photographs and brief descriptions of the museum's display of mining equipment and of the general store, print shop, school house, and other museum buildings. Includes a brief history, and visitor and membership information. http://www.shafermuseum.com/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: History, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Science, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jun 28, 2008 The Spider Myths Site: Myths, Misconceptions, and Superstitions About Spiders
Topics include "General Fallacies," such as spiders are insects; "Myths about Identifying Spiders," such as they are easy to identify; "House Spider Myths," including information about wolf spiders; "Just Plain Weird Stories," including urban legends about spiders in airplane toilet seats; and "Myths about 'Dangerous' Spiders." From the Curator of Arachnids at Burke Museum, Washington state. http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/spidermyth/ Topics: Dragons, Dreams, & Daring Deeds, Insects & Arachnids, Washington State: Animals, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Dec 23, 2004 Spokane History
Written by fifth grade students at Discovery School (Spokane, Washington state), this website features a series of illustrated reports about locations, people, and events in the history of Spokane. Report topics include Spokane House, the Spokane Tribe, Fort Spokane, the Monroe Street Bridge, and more. Provides a map, bibliography, video clips, and information about the students' process for gathering information from Spokane libraries and museums. http://discoveryschool.schoolwires.com/1504108931827540/site/default.asp Topics: Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Transportation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jul 2, 2008 Spokane Valley Heritage Museum
This site describes this museum created "to collect, preserve and exhibit the history and culture of Spokane Valley [Washington state] for the education and inspiration of the community." The site features a gallery of historic photographs, an events calendar, a newsletter, membership information, and links. From the Spokane Valley Legacy Foundation. http://www.valleyheritagecenter.org Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jun 22, 2005 Squaxin Island Tribe
Headquartered near Shelton, Washington state, this tribe is also known as the "People of the Water." The Web site features information about the tribe's history, government, cultural and natural resources, enterprises, events, and museum. Also includes issues of the tribe's newsletter. http://www.squaxinisland.org/ Topics: International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Native Americans, Washington State: History, Washington State: People, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jul 26, 2004 Steilacoom Historical Museum Association (SHMA)
This historical organization represents the town of Steilacoom, the "first incorporated town [1854] in the Territory and State of Washington." (Steilacoom's public library, the first in Washington Territory, was incorporated in 1858.) The site presents a brief illustrated history, descriptions of historical buildings and sites, information about the organization, news, and a list of upcoming events. http://www.steilacoomhistorical.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jun 13, 2005 Tenas Wawa: Chinook Jargon
The pidgin trade language of pioneers and Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest is the subject of this article by Kenneth Watson, written for the White River Valley Museum in Auburn, Washington state. The article is enhanced by historical illustrations and external links to a dictionary and newsletter. http://wrvmuseum.org/journal/journal_0702.htm Topics: Languages, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Mar 8, 2005 Tumwater Research Center
This site presents histories of Tumwater, Washington state, and the South Puget Sound area. Covers Native Americans in the area, British exploration of the Sound, pioneers in Tumwater, the Oregon Trail, and early Tumwater history. Features timelines, photos, maps, bibliographies, area events, recipes, crafts, and games. From the Henderson House Museum, City of Tumwater. http://www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/research%20index.htm Topics: Discover New Trails at LII, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Oct 27, 2005 Washington Museum Association (WMA)
This site describes the organization that represents and serves "museums of all types and sizes throughout Washington state" by disseminating information to museums, encouraging professional standards, furthering the role of museums in education and serving as a statewide voice for Washington museums. The site includes a searchable directory of Washington state museums, newsletters, details about the association's annual conference, law notes, membership information, and organization history. http://washingtonstatemuseums.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jul 8, 2008 Washington State Capital Museum & Outreach Center
This site describes the State Capital Museum in Olympia, Washington state. Features information about the museum and its exhibits, programs, events, and field trips. From the Washington State Historical Society (WSHS). http://www.washingtonhistory.org/scmoc/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Government, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Sep 16, 2008 The Washington State Historical Society (WSHS)
Provides information about the WSHS and its museums and exhibits, research and educational services, publications, and events. Includes information about membership, employment, and contacts. Searchable. http://www.wshs.org/wshs/ Topics: Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Oct 9, 2004 Washington State History Museum
Presents information about this Tacoma, Washington state, museum, including a description of exhibits, events, programs, facilities, and membership options. Also includes news releases, details about planning field trips and group tours, teachers' materials, and information about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. From the Washington State Historical Society. http://www.washingtonhistory.org Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Nov 6, 2007 Washington State Local History Network
Amateur genealogists and historians are encouraged to submit information to this collection of links and other resources for Washington state. Information is listed by topics such as cemeteries, forestry, military and wars, and museums. Part of the American Local History Network (ALHN), "a network of freely-accessible, independent historical and genealogical Web sites maintained by volunteer webmasters." http://www.usgennet.org/usa/wa/state/ Topics: Washington State: Business, Washington State: Families, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Jobs and Work, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Feb 14, 2005 Washington State Railroads Historical Society (WSRHS) Museum
This site offers descriptions and photographs of exhibits available at the WSRHS Museum in Pasco, Washington state. Provides a list of the museum's rolling stock, history of Blue Mountain (the state's oldest existing locomotive), a timeline of Washington state railroad history from 1850 to 1970, photographs of trains and depots, the story of the Pasco snowfall blackboard, and biographies of early railroader Jack Cartright and railroad pamphleteer Robert Strahorn. Includes links. http://www.wsrhs.org/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Transportation, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Transportation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Feb 4, 2004 The Whale Museum
This museum, located in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington state, "promotes stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research." Site features information about the orcas (killer whales) of the Pacific Northwest and the museum's "Orca Adoption Program." Also includes news items, a list of whale sightings, and details about the museum's other conservation, research, and education programs. http://www.whalemuseum.org/ Topics: Environment, Mammals, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Science, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: Environment, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Transportation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Oct 8, 2003 Whatcom Museum of History and Art
This site describes the museum campus, hours, disability access, and contact information as well as providing details about the exhibits, programs, photo archives, local history and of Washington state's Bellingham area, and the Whatcom Children's Museum. The searchable photo archives include selections from the Whatcom Memories Project, Mt. Baker Scrapbook, the H.C. Hanson Naval Architecture Collection, Beck Theater, Will Hudson Collection of early news film, and vintage works from area photographers. Searchable. http://www.whatcommuseum.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: History Last updated Feb 25, 2004 White River Valley Museum
The Web site for this Auburn, Washington state, museum offers online tours of Auburn's historic Main Street and other historic sites, a searchable photo archive, and photo galleries of the railroad yard, Northern Pacific Depot, people and places, and people at work. Includes details about temporary and permanent exhibits, selected articles from the newsletter, a FAQ, links, and a fun and games section. http://www.wrvmuseum.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Transportation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jul 18, 2004 The Whulshootseed Alphabet
This site features sample words from the vocabulary of the Whulshootseed Indian language. Also called Puget Sound Salish or Lushootseed, this "is the traditional language of the Muckleshoot people and was spoken throughout the Puget Sound Basin" of Washington state. Includes sound files, and pictures created by students from the Indian Education class at Olympic Middle School in Auburn, Washington state. From the White River Valley Museum. http://www.wrvmuseum.org/alphabet/alphabet.htm Topics: Languages, Native Americans, Washington State: History, Washington State: People, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jan 3, 2006 The Wing Luke Asian Museum
This Seattle, Washington, museum "engages the Asian Pacific American communities and the public in exploring issues related to the culture, art and history of Asian Pacific Americans." The Web site has museum information including its special, permanent, and past exhibits; public events; educational resources; and visitor services. There is also a history of the museum and its neighborhood, Seattle’s Chinatown - International District. The Community Heritage Center (in Exhibitions ) has links to related Web resources. http://www.wingluke.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Regions of the World, Washington State: Arts and Humanities, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: People, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jan 26, 2003 Yakima Valley Museum
This site uses text, photographs, and sound effects to describe "historical exhibits on the Yakima Valley-its natural history, American Indian culture, pioneer life, early city life, and the roots and development of the Valley's fruit industry." Includes photographs from the museum's collection of horse-drawn vehicles, William Douglas exhibit, Sundquist Research Library, Children's Underground interactive learning center, local apple growing history, and functioning late 1930s Art Deco soda fountain. Searchable. http://yakimavalleymuseum.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jul 30, 2003 |
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