The Washington State History Museum in Tacoma, Washington is closing temporarily to install a new permanent exhibit called ‘This is Native Land.’
The museum will be closed from January 13 through February 14, 2025, and is planned to reopen on February 15, with contained construction continuing in the Great Hall of the museum. Prior to full closure, the museum will provide access to special exhibits only at a discounted price starting January 2 through January 12.
- January 2 – January 12, 2025: Open for special exhibits only at discounted pricing
- January 13 – February 14, 2025: Full Closure of the Museum
- February 15, 2025: Museum re-opens (contained ongoing construction)
The new ‘This is Native Land’ exhibit will highlight important events through the lens of Indigenous peoples and explore tribal sovereignty, culture, and resilience. The exhibit will cover challenges of the past such as boarding schools, removal from land, and cultural genocide. The exhibit is intended to build a path to healing rather than to place blame. Numerous stories of hope, and even humor, will be included throughout this new exhibit.
The curators, Dr. Danica Sterud Miller and Todd Clark, led the project with input from a Native Advisory Committee and consultation with Washington tribes.
The Washington State History Museum is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma and is generally open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Check the Museum’s Website for current hours and updates.
The Museum is within easy walking distance from Dock Street Marina (253-250-1906) on the Thea Foss Waterway in Tacoma. Boaters can also visit the nearby Chihuly Bridge of Glass, the Museum of Glass, and the Tacoma Art Museum, all within walking distance of the marina.
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