Washington State History Museum - Tacoma, WA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Hikenutty
N 47° 14.696 W 122° 26.196
10T E 542636 N 5232537
The state's history museum is located in downtown Tacoma in a building designed by famous architect, Charles Moore.
Waymark Code: WMKP2
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 08/10/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 58

This museum houses interactive exhibits exploring the history of Washington State. The building is designed to echo the look of next door neighbor, Union Station, which was once the Western Terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad.
Theme:
Washington State History


Street Address:
1911 Pacific Avenue Tacoma, WA


Food Court: no

Gift Shop: yes

Hours of Operation:
Fall, Winter, & Spring Hours: WEDSNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY - 10AM-5PM* Summer Hours: MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY - 10AM-5PM* *Hours extend till 8PM the Third Thursday of each month; admission is free on this day from 2PM-8PM


Museum Size: Small

Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

Cost: Not Listed

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