Port Townsend Museums

Because of Port Townsend's rich and long history, there are many locations in town for you to learn more about the area. Both educational and entertaining, these historical and natural history museums can add a new dimension to your visit to this unique area or a great place for a local trip for the family!

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Coast Artillery Museum Building 201, Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend 360-385-0373 The Coast Artillery Museum has sought to preserve and interpret Coast Artillery history with special emphasis on the Harbor Defenses of Puget Sound as they existed and functioned from the late 1800's to the end of World War II.
Commanding Officer's Quarters Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend 360-344-4452 and 360-385-3176 Late Victorian and Edwardian furnishings provide a unique glimpse into the life of a senior U. S. Army officer and his family in the first decade of the 20th century.
Fort Flagler State Park Military Museum Northern tip of Marrowstone Island at the end of Flagler Road 360-385-3701 Fort Flagler, along with the heavy batteries of Fort Worden and Fort Casey, once guarded nautical entrance to Puget Sound and was established 1897.
Jefferson County Historical Society Museum Port Townsend City Hall building 540 Water Street. Exhibits on the Victorian era, Native American, Chinese, military and maritime memorabilia. Museum Shop open 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Office open Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Port Townsend Marine Science Center 532 Battery Way, Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend 360-385-5582 Touch tanks of sea creatures, educational wall displays, interpretive programs and beach walks. Hours of operation.
Port Townsend Natural History Museum Across from the Marine Science Center, Fort Worden State Park Natural History Exhibit
Rothschild House Jefferson and Taylor Street, Port Townsend 360-385-1003 Historic home with original furnishings of the Rothschild family (1868-1954). Monday to Saturday 11 am to 4 pm and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. May through September.
Quilcene Museum 151 East Columbia St. and Center Road, Quilcene 360-765-4848 History of Quilcene community, including military memorabilia, logging, mining, and artifacts
Port Townsend Aero Museum Located in hangar "G" which is one of the larger green hangars near the West end of the Jefferson County International Airport. 360-437-0863 The Museum is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Art Deco Light Museum Located in the Kelly Building. Displays of lights and fixtures from 1928-1938. 2000 Sims Way, Port Townsend 360-379-9030
Port Townsend Music Museum Web site showcasing the musicians of Port Townsend and Jefferson County both past and present. A great trip in time!

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