Jefferson County Historical Museum
540 Water Street, Port Townsend
360/385-1003
jchsmuseum.org
Displays exhibits and artwork reflecting the past and present of Port Townsend. Visit the Rothschild House and Commanding Officer's Quarters.
Port Townsend Aero Museum
105 Airport Road, Port Townsend
360/379-5244
ptaeromuseum.com
A variety of antique and classic aircraft, artwork, books, and various displays.
Port Townsend Marine Science Center
532 Battery Way, Port Townsend
360/385-5582
ptmsc.org
An interactive natural history museum with hands-on aquarium features, plants, touch tanks, and more.
Poulsbo Heritage Museum
19020 Front Street NE
360/516-3975
poulsbohistory.org
Cultural heritage and daily life of early Poulsbo residents. Ongoing and rotating exhibits.
Poulsbo Marine Museum
19010 Front Street NE
360/994-4943
poulsbohistory.org
Showcases the rich maritime history of Poulsbo with exhibits and interactive displays.
Lopez Island Historical Society and Museum
28 Washburn Place, Lopez Island
360/468-2049
lopezmuseum.org
Permanent and rotating exhibits on First Islanders, farming, fishing, and island life.
Orcas Island Historical Museum
181 N Beach Road, Eastsound Village
360/376-4849
orcasmuseums.org
Historic cabins with artifacts and Native history, including Bison antiquus remains.
San Juan Islands Museum of Art
540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor
360/370-5050
sjima.org
Rotating exhibitions focused on artists from northwestern states and southwestern Canada.
San Juan Historical Museum
323 Price Street, Friday Harbor
360/378-3949
sjmuseum.org
Restored King farmhouse, original county jail, and log cabins to explore.
The Whale Museum
62 1st Street N, Friday Harbor
360/378-4710
whalemuseum.org
The first museum in the U.S. dedicated to whales in the wild.
Island County Historical Society
908 NW Alexander Street, Coupeville
360/678-3310
islandhistory.org
Ice age relics, Native American artifacts, and early settler history.
Langley Whale Center
105 Anthes Avenue, Langley
360/221-7505
orcanetwork.org
Focus on Salish Sea marine mammals, orcas, gray whales, and a gift shop.
South Whidbey Historical Society Museum
312 Second Street, Langley
360/221-2101
southwhidbeyhistory.org
Local history and restored log structures including the McLeod Cabin.
Anacortes Museum
1305 8th Street, Anacortes
360/293-1915
anacorteswa.gov/333/Museum
Maps, fishing, and shipbuilding history of the region.
Maritime Heritage Center & W.T. Preston
703 R Avenue, Anacortes
360/299-4130
anacorteswa.gov/333/Museum
Exhibits like The Boys in the Boat, and steamboat tours.
Museum of Northwest Art (MoNA)
121 S First Street, La Conner
360/466-4446
monamuseum.org
Art of the Northwest through permanent and rotating collections.
Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum
703 S Second Street, La Conner
360/466-4288
qfamuseum.org
Textile art from around the world, housed in the Gaches mansion.
Skagit County Historical Museum
501 S 4th Street, La Conner
360/466-3365
skagitcounty.net/Departments/Museum
Artifacts from daily life and cultural history of Skagit County.
Children's Museum of Skagit County
432 Fashion Way, Burlington
360/757-8888
skagitchildrensmuseum.net
Interactive, hands-on learning for children and families.
Heritage Flight Museum
15053 Crosswind Drive, Burlington
360/424-5151
heritageflight.org
Displays of historic military aircraft and memorabilia.
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
1312 Bay Street, Bellingham
360/738-3886
sparkmuseum.org
Interactive electrical history exhibits, including the Megazapper Show.
Whatcom Museum
121 Prospect Street & Lightcatcher Space at 250 Flora Street, Bellingham
360/778-8930
whatcommuseum.org
Over 200,000 regional artifacts and artworks on display.
The Marine Life Center
1801 Roeder Avenue, Bellingham
360/671-2431
bit.ly/3rW2Z0n
Marine creatures and ecosystems of the Salish Sea.
Historic Pioneer Village
2007 Cherry Street, Ferndale
360/384-6461
whatcomoldsettlers.com
Historic cedar slab cabins and local pioneer events.
Alaska Packers Association Cannery and Fishing Museum
9261 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine
360/371-3558
bit.ly/3vlTE3S
Fishing and canning history of Blaine housed in a historic cannery.
Point Roberts Historical Society's History Center
1437 Gulf Road, Point Roberts
360/945-7747
facebook.com/pointrobertshistoricalsociety
Displays, videos, and a full timeline of Point Roberts' unique history.
The Rubber Duck Museum
1480 Gulf Road, Point Roberts
866/567-2726
therubberduckmuseum.com
The world's only rubber duck museum with rare historic items.
White Rock Museum and Archives
14970 Marine Drive, White Rock
604/541-2221
whiterockmuseum.ca
Beachfront museum in a train station with rotating exhibitions.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society
12138 4th Avenue, Richmond
604/664-9009
gulfofgeorgiacannery.org
Preserving the history of Canada's west coast fishing industry.
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
5180 Westwater Drive, Steveston
604/238-8050
britanniashipyard.ca
Historic fishing village with preserved buildings and cultural heritage.
UBC Museum of Anthropology
6393 Marine Drive NW, Vancouver
604/827-5932
moa.ubc.ca
World-renowned for Indigenous artifacts and totem poles. Reopening after renovations in June 2024.
Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden Avenue, Vancouver
604/257-8300
vanmaritime.com
Chronicling Pacific Northwest maritime history since 1959.
