Inspiring curiosity about local history and cultural traditions as they connect to the world around us.
HARBOR
HISTORY MUSEUM
7000
sq ft of exhibition space
1500
children participate each year in school programs
65'
fishing
vessel under restoration
1
the last
one-room
schoolhouse
History Comes Alive!
Unique artifacts, touch-free kiosks, engaging exhibits, and a small theater bring history to life in our permanent gallery showcasing the heritage of the greater Gig Harbor region.
TravelingX
on the Go!
History and culture intersect time and place in Harbor History's traveling exhibition service. Our versatile exhibits are ready to install in your space.
Our Story
The Harbor History Museum stands on the ancestral lands of the sxwəbabš, a band of the Puyallup Tribe.
We Are Research
Rich!
Our collection numbers more than 29,000 artifacts, images and archival materials relating to people, places and events in Gig Harbor–Peninsula history.
