Washington State History Museum, Tacoma

Name: Washington State History Museum
Address: 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, 98402-3109, United States
Telephone: +1 888-238-4373

#12 among attractions in Tacoma

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Washington State History Museum is a history museum located in downtown Tacoma, Washington, United States. It is operated by the Washington State Historical Society under the official approval of the Washington State Legislature. The museum opened on August 10, 1996, at a building adjacent to historic Union Station that cost $42 million to construct. ()

Established: 1996 (28 years ago)Coordinates: 47°14'41"N, 122°26'10"W

Address

1911 Pacific AveNew TacomaTacoma 98402-3109 United States

Contact

+1 888-238-4373

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Day trips

Washington State History Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: LeMay - America's Car Museum, Museum of Glass, Tacoma Dome, Children's Museum of Tacoma.

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Museum
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~1120 ftN
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~380 ftNE
Bridge, Art gallery
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0.5 miSE
47°14'23"N • 122°25'37"W
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Theater, Concerts and shows
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~1540 ftNW
Convention center, City hall
Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, Tacoma
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Washington State History Museum open?

Washington State History Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Washington State History Museum?

Nearby attractions include Bridge of Glass, Tacoma (2 min walk), Museum of Glass, Tacoma (3 min walk), University of Washington Tacoma, Tacoma (5 min walk), East 21st Street Bridge, Tacoma (5 min walk).

How to get to Washington State History Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Washington State History Museum:

Light rail

Union Station/South 19th Street • Lines: T (1 min walk)
Convention Center/South 15th Street • Lines: T (9 min walk)

Bus

Pacific Ave & S 19th St • Lines: 1, 41, 42, 500, 501, 594 (1 min walk)
Puyallup Ave & E Dock St • Lines: 41, 42, 500, 501, 594 (9 min walk)

Train

Tacoma Dome (14 min walk)