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Washington State History Museum, Tacoma, WA

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Washington State History Museum

A Tacoma history museum run by the Washington State Historical Society, covering the state's past and natural history.

1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402 · Tacoma, WA

About Washington State History Museum

The museum sits downtown beside the historic Union Station building and is operated by the Washington State Historical Society. Its exhibits cover the state's people, geology, and regional history, including a Japanese American WWII display and a large model train layout. Visitors often spend a couple of hours touring the permanent and temporary galleries.

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