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Museums & Culture on the Peninsula

Step into the stories that shape the Peninsula. Explore museums that celebrate local history, maritime heritage, and the creative spirit that defines our coastal communities. Stroll through galleries showcasing regional artists, discover cultural centers that honor Native traditions, and experience live performances that bring the area’s character to life. Whether you’re a history buff, an art lover, or simply curious, you’ll find inspiration and connection in the Peninsula’s vibrant cultural scene.

Southeast

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Harbor WildWatch

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Coastal Interpretive Center

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Skokomish Tribal Museum

Skokomish Tribal Museum

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Mason County Historical Society Museum

Mason County Historical Society Museum

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Squaxin Island Museum Library and Research Center

Squaxin Island Museum, Library and Research Center

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Dominion LT-366 (Museum ship)

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Puget Sound Navy Museum

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Log Cabin Museum

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Sidney Art Gallery and Museum

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Northeast

Suquamish Museum

Suquamish Museum

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Port Townsend Aero Museum

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Issei Pioneer Museum

Issei Pioneer Museum

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Poulsbo Maritime Museum Visitor Center and Gift Store

Poulsbo Maritime Museum, Visitor Center and Gift Store

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Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

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U.S. Naval Undersea Museum

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Puget Sound Coast Artillery Museum

Puget Sound Coast Artillery Museum

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Sons of Norway

Sons of Norway

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Feiro Marine Life Center

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Northwest

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Kalaloch Lodge at Olympic National Park

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Sasquatch The Legend

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Makah Cultural Research Center Museum

Makah Cultural & Research Center Museum

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Chewelah Museum

Chewelah Museum

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Forever Twilight in Forks Collection

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Waitsburg Historical Society

Waitsburg Historical Society

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Southwest

Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum

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Two Rivers Heritage Museum

Two Rivers Heritage Museum

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Polson Museum

Polson Museum

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