WA History Museum

Join us for an unforgettable 'History After Hours' exploring the awe-inspiring Mount Rainier on Jan 7! Mount Rainier’s first Composer in Residence, Stephen Lias, will guide you through a composition, translating the mountain into music. bit.ly/3YgL7fS

'Family Saturdays – Storytime' continues this Saturday Dec 7! Join us for a playful adventure! We’ll read We All Play by Julie Flett, explore the History Lab to see how kids have played through the ages, and create your own movement sculpture to take home! bit.ly/4ec7LMt

Save 15% on standard membership levels with promo code HISTORY! Members receive unlimited free admission to the History Museum, a subscription to COLUMBIA Magazine, and special access to behind-the-scenes events – join or gift a membership today! bit.ly/3fdieOG

The museum will be closed tomorrow, November 28, 2024, for Thanksgiving. Have a great holiday!

All aboard! The 28th Annual Model Train Festival rolls into town Dec. 20, 2024 – Jan. 1, 2025 (closed Dec. 24–25). The museum will come alive with trains of all kinds! Fun for the whole family, with toy trains, Legos, and more! Included with admission: bit.ly/47L0amv

Discover the dawn of photography in Washington at the Pacific Northwest Historians Guild's monthly meeting tomorrow on Thursday, November 21, at 7 PM (via Zoom) for a fascinating lecture with author Tim Greyhavens! bit.ly/48dfk2o

We’re so excited to kick off our Black Friday membership sale today! Join or renew your membership with WSHS and save 15% on standard membership levels with promo code HISTORY, valid through 12/2/24: bit.ly/3fdieOG

America’s 250th is just around the corner! To celebrate, students nationwide in grades 3-12 have a unique chance to share their vision of “What does America mean to you?” in America's Field Trip contest. Submissions are open until April 16, 2025. bit.ly/49HEhVk

Don’t miss 'History After Hours: Wandering Washington' tomorrow! Get your Season Pass for entry to this event, plus two more special 'History After Hours' events in 2025: 'The Mountain Was Out,' with composer Stephen Lias, and the 'TOYTOPIA Silent Disco': bit.ly/4eD7EKH

Today, we honor Veterans Day and remember the roots of this important day. Originally known as Armistice Day, it began in 1919 to mark the end of World War I and pay tribute to all who served. To all who have served, thank you for your sacrifice, resilience, and commitment!

Educators! Join us tomorrow, Thursday, November 7, 5:30-8:00 PM, for Educators’ Night—a FREE event just for you! Discover resources from Puget Sound organizations to bring fresh ideas in arts, social studies, science, and more to your classroom: bit.ly/3BT9JUg

Join us as we read aloud and explore the museum on 11/2 for a fun and creative morning perfect for the whole family, This month, we’re diving into "Home" by Carson Ellis. Designed for little historians ages 2-8, but all are welcome! bit.ly/48kRrHV

Step into Washington's hidden histories. Listen to Mount Rainier’s first ever Composer in Residence. Dance to a silent disco! Experience all THREE of these History After Hours events by getting a History After Hours Season Pass: bit.ly/4eI8nuR

Do you live in Clark County? Join us for "Historic Monuments in Washington State: Community Conversation – Clark County" on October 29, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the @cchmuseum: bit.ly/3C40K2G

Lewis county residents! Join us for a community conversation to explore how local monuments shape our understanding of the past and share your thoughts on markers near Toledo, Chehalis, and Cowlitz—especially the Cowlitz Mission marker: bit.ly/4hfSeOk

Calling all educators! Join us at the @Historymuseum for Educators’ Night on Thursday, November 7! This FREE event is your chance to relax, connect, and explore resources to enrich your classroom with arts, social studies, science, and more: bit.ly/3BT9JUg

Are you passionate about history, great with people, and love creating positive visitor experiences? Join our team as a Visitor Services Representative at the @HistoryMuseum! This on-call position pays $16.60 - $20.94 per hour. Apply today: bit.ly/484dlPB

Fall is here and we're celebrating the opening of FOUR new exhibitions on October 20th at our Autumn Exhibition Reception! Find out more: bit.ly/3Xhy3q5

The final workshop in the creative series “Reclaiming Narratives – Real and Untold Stories of Tacoma” is happening this Thursday, October 17 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM, a creative, community-centered workshop series led by Tacoma's own Kellie Richardson. FREE: bit.ly/3XP25BL

Reading + History = FUN! We’re so excited to be partnering with the @WashingtonLibraryAssociation for a special 'Family Saturdays - Storytime' on October 5th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM! More info: bit.ly/3XjtbRc