Washington State History Museum, Tacoma (must see)
The Washington State History Museum in downtown Tacoma maintains three permanent exhibits. One is about the history of Washington State and relation to the Pacific Northwest with artifacts from Women's Suffrage, Industrialization, Native American Tribes and items such as Clovis Points.
The top floor of the museum contains the History Lab, where visitors can explore and learn about history in a more hands-on fashion with multiple interactive exhibits.
Also on the top floor is the largest permanent model train layout in the state at 1,700 sq ft (160 m2), which recreates scenes from Tacoma's Union Station (where the museum is located) and other regional railroads. The museum has an annual Model Train Festival in December.
The top floor of the museum contains the History Lab, where visitors can explore and learn about history in a more hands-on fashion with multiple interactive exhibits.
Also on the top floor is the largest permanent model train layout in the state at 1,700 sq ft (160 m2), which recreates scenes from Tacoma's Union Station (where the museum is located) and other regional railroads. The museum has an annual Model Train Festival in December.
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Washington State History Museum on Map
Sight Name: Washington State History Museum
Sight Location: Tacoma, USA (See walking tours in Tacoma)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Tacoma, USA (See walking tours in Tacoma)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Tacoma, Washington
Create Your Own Walk in Tacoma
Creating your own self-guided walk in Tacoma is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
North Waterfront Walk
Set on the banks of Puget Sound, south of Seattle, Tacoma city is a picturesque place. Particularly this is true of Tacoma's Waterfront, a paved sidewalk running along Puget Sound’s Commencement Bay. Much loved by walkers, joggers or those searching for a good place to eat with a view, the Waterfront area holds a number of prominent attractions. This orientation walk will lead you to the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.7 Km or 3.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.7 Km or 3.5 Miles
Tacoma Introduction Walking Tour
Tacoma is well known for its historic buildings – most built at the end of the 19th century – among which the Old City Hall stands out most. The more recent addition of the Tacoma Art Museum, and the Washington State History Museum added much life to the downtown area, which is undergoing something of a renaissance. Take this self-guided tour to explore Tacoma's main landmarks along the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.3 Km or 2.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.3 Km or 2.7 Miles