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Washington State History Museum
1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA
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Hours | Tues-Wed and Fri-Sat 10am-5pm; Thurs 10am-8pm; Sun noon-5pm (early June to late Aug, also Mon 10am-5pm) | |
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Phone | 888/238-4373, 253/272-3500 | |
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Web site | www.wshs.org/wshm | |
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Prices | Admission $8 adults, $7 seniors, $6 students 6-17, free for children 5 and under. Free for all Thurs 5-8pm | |
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Closed | Closed Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas | |
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A massive archive of Washington state history, this impressive museum is like no other history museum in the Northwest. A full barrage of high-tech displays makes history both fun and interesting. From a covered wagon to a sprawling HO-scale (3.5mm: 1 ft.) model railroad layout, a Coast Salish longhouse to a Hooverville shack, the state's history comes alive through the use of life-size mannequins, recorded narration, and "overheard" conversations. With loads of interactive exhibits and several films screened daily, it's obvious this museum is trying to appeal to the video-game generation, but older visitors will have fun, too.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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Frommer's Washington State, 7th Edition
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