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WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM

(5.0 Score)
1911 Pacific Avenue,
Tacoma, WA 98402 Directions

Since 1891

Specialty:

✓Teacher Programs ✓Events ✓Facility Rentals ✓Amenities ✓Featured Collections ✓Outreach ✓Classroom Materials and Reservations ✓Tacoma Museum District ✓Self-guided Visits ✓Summer Camps ✓Exhibits ✓History After Hours and Day ✓Museum Curriculum ✓Field Trips ✓Family Programs ✓Youth Programs ✓Adult Classes ✓Community Gallery ✓Artifacts ✓Photographs ✓Ephemera and Archival Material

"Washington State History Museum aims to partner with its communities to explore how history connects them all. The museum is in a building adjacent to the historic Union Station. The Washington State Historical Society operates this place under the official approval of the Washington State Legislature. The museum offers various forms of assistance to researchers, scholars, historians, and lifelong learners and serves as the Washington State History Museum and State History Research Center. The museum welcomes approximately 15,000 students each year, as field trips that allow them to establish meaningful and long-lasting connections between the past and the present. The museum offers space rentals for private events such as proms, business meetings, weddings, and conferences, as well as a fully equipped auditorium for performances. Washington State History Museum offers free admission for Historical Society Members and kids aged five and under.

2026 Highlights: Washington State History Museum collections include artifacts, photographs, ephemera, and archival material related to the people of their region’s past and to the land defined as the State of Washington."

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License #278019620

Price:

Membership Levels
Individual Membership $50
Dual Membership $60
Family Membership $75
Sustaining Membership $150
Benefactor Membership $250
Heritage Circle
Patron Membership $500
Curator Membership $1,000
Director's Club Membership $2,500
Chairman's Club Membership $5,000

Discount:

10% Off at the museum store for membership holders

15% Off up to two adult admissions

Contact:

(253) 272-3500 (888) 238-4373

Tue-Sun: 10am - 5pm
Mon: Closed

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FORT NISQUALLY LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM

(4.9 Score)
5519 Five Mile Drive,
Tacoma, WA 98407 Directions

Since 1833

Specialty:

✓Educational Programs ✓High School Apprentice Interpreter and Classroom Programs ✓Observation Deck ✓Granary Preservation ✓Rental Facility ✓Collections ✓Group Tours ✓Summer Camps ✓Fort Capital Projects and Improvements ✓Museum Store ✓Events ✓Heritage Gardens ✓Day Camps ✓Gift Shop ✓Parking Stalls ✓Meeting Space ✓Drinking Fountain ✓Kitchen ✓Art and Artifacts

“Fort Nisqually Living History Museum aims to engage various national publics with the first global settlement of Puget Sound through historic preservation, interpretation, and experiential learning. The nine buildings are open to the people, including house and granary structures, national historic landmarks, and a visitor center with a museum store. This place is a living history museum located in Tacoma, Washington, USA, within the boundaries of Point Defiance Park. The staff maintains the historic buildings and permanent artifact collection, which have been entrusted to them. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum provides educational programs, both on and off-site. The museum offers free admission for children under 3 years old.”

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License #601197408

Price:

Admission Prices
Adults (18 To 64) $13.81
Active Military senior (65+) $12.86
Youth (4 To 17): $10
Family (Max. 2 Adults And 5 Youth) $38.09

Contact:

(253) 404-3970 (253) 591-5337

Mon-Sun: 11am - 5pm

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SPANISH STEPS

(4.9 Score)
711-713 Broadway,
Tacoma, WA 98402 Directions

Since 1915

Specialty:

✓Historical Building ✓Group Photographs ✓School Tours ✓Gathering Space ✓Wedding Ceremonies ✓Special Events ✓Architecture

"Spanish Steps is a unique staircase that was built in the early 20th century, features excellent tile work, and provides a scenic pathway connecting neighborhoods. Spanish Steps is located in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The Steps is one of the familiar places in the town. Spanish Steps is a gathering space, serving as the backdrop for group photographs by local citizens and tourists, celebrating school graduations and weddings. The Grand Staircase has high potential as a cultural heritage tourism attraction and helps boost the economy of La Grande and eastern Oregon. The steps also serve as a famous spot for locals and tourists to enjoy the surrounding views and gardens.

2026 Highlights: Spanish Steps serve as an access point to transportation facilities, including those for Pierce Transit and LINK light rail, which connects with the Sounder commuter rail line."

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Contact:

(253) 954-2325

Open 24 Hours

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WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM REVIEWS

We learned so much from this museum. It is very well maintained and full of exhibitions. If you are detail person, you can spend hours here to learn. It is a huge museum, such a great place for anyone to learn and understand history about Washington state. The staff are super friendly and available for any questions. Love to go back for the train festival! Can’t wait.

Excellent museum with very informative displays that were organized and well presented. Placards are placed in front of most exhibits and generally give detailed information about the exhibit. Many exhibits had audio-visual materials. I would definitely recommend this museum to those who like to spend time learning about the subjects they are interested in.

My family loves going to this museum. There was lots of historical information that pertains to events that are currently unfolding in the USA. I would recommend everyone coming to this museum for educating themselves and their children on the history of these lands.

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FORT NISQUALLY LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM REVIEWS

We loved this historic stop and spent all afternoon there. The staff dress in period appropriate clothing. We got so much information about how this fort was built, and the relationship between the Native Americans and the English settlers and European immigrants worked together and intermarried. Many projects for youth learning. We went into most of the buildings, and a lovely guide approached us and we started discussing everything! She was so friendly and happy! She took pictures of us and explained many tools and customs. The giftshop is great with authenticly recreated items. On our way out, when we went to say goodbye, we spoke with another young woman about her clothing, sewing and farming. They host a number of special events throughout the year to enjoy. We highly recommend a visit.

It's the great fort of nisqually protecting the south sound from the north, or well it's actually just a historic wooden fort with a view of the sound. There is reenactors and events going on all the time, and a couple of nearby parking lots. Great place to visit and as a jumping off point to walk the nearby trails of the park. There is also a nearby picnic area and bathrooms. Just try not to get lost if you go exploring outside of the fort, never know when a squirrel might pop out behind a tree.

Great place to learn about Fort Nisqually as a supplier to many groups in the Pacific North West region. Lots of documentation and placards with opportunities to learn about the fort, its history, and the many people and groups in the region that were supported by this Hudson Bay Company operation. Fun for adults, history buffs, and kids. Not so large you'll be stuck there all day.

SPANISH STEPS REVIEWS

This is a cool picturesque place to visit. Its downtown near a bunch of unique buildings and sights. Standing at the top it overlooks the water and the rest of the city. I want to visit again and see everything in late spring.

Not only are the Spanish Steps an impressive sight in their own rite, if you can get to the top of them, you'll find the most breathtaking view of the Rome skyline.

Nice photo op spot. And while there, stop off at the hotel right next to the stairs for a quick drink at one of their quirky restaurants.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Current Evaluation: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Copyright & License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 2.0K: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

FORT NISQUALLY LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Current Evaluation: 8
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 1.6K: 10
Video: 10
Website Source: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SPANISH STEPS Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Current Evaluation: 8
Complete Info: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 23.5K: 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10