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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

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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.

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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. 

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Are you a member yet?

Membership in the Harbor History Museum gives individuals and families exclusive access to programs, exhibits, and events. As a community funded museum, our members are our lifeline.

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.

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