Museums
in Tacoma, WA (showing 1 - 6 out of 6)

See the 19th century come alive at the Fort Nisqually Living-History Museum. Walk the streets of a Hudson Bay company outpost to experience the life of European settlers on Puget Sound. The streets are filled with volunteers in period clothing speaking historic dialog and demonstrating pioneer lifestyles.

Welcome to the birthplace of Tacoma at the Job Carr Cabin Museum. Step inside a replication of the log cabin home of Job Carr, the first permanent non-native settler of what is now Tacoma, and explore his vision to locate the Northern Pacific Railroad on Commencement Bay.

Automobile aficionados, drive to LeMay Museum to see the world's largest privately held collection of classic and vintage automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles valued at over sixty million dollars. Automobile collectors' engines will get revved up while standing next to a 1921 Ford Model T and a 1994 Flintmobile George Barris Kustom at this unique museum attraction.

Visit the Museum of Glass to see the hottest glass and coolest art. Travel across a breathtaking museum situated on the waterfront to see international and nationally renowned works of glass art. Feel the heat when you walk inside the world's largest Hot Shop showcasing edgy and awe inspiring exhibitions of glass.

Immerse yourself in the world of art at the Tacoma Art Museum, located in the heart of Tacoma's cultural district. Stroll through the sparkling new museum to see national and international collections highlighting American, European and Asian art. Afterward, enjoy lunch at the Relish Café and purchasing souvenirs at the Museum Store.

History is fun at the Washington State History Museum, where you have an interactive and fun way to learn about the state's history, characters and events. Discover interactive exhibits and attractions, theatrical storytelling, high tech displays and dramatic artifacts that you can participate in while making your trip through history educational, fun, and memorable.