Tacoma Museum District
Six major museums line Tacoma's downtown core to form an impressive and distinct district, showcasing some of the world's best collections and unique artwork.
Discover creative culture, exquisite glass, timeless history, classic automobiles, family fun, and maritime heritage in Tacoma’s Museum District.
Tacoma Art Museum
Tacoma Art Museum connects people through art, displaying inspired collections of work by Northwest artists and traveling exhibits.
Museum of Glass
The Museum of Glass dominates the skyline with its 90-foot angled silver cone which houses a working Hot Shop amphitheater.
Washington State History Museum
The Washington State History Museum tells the stories of the people, places, and industries that have shaped this extraordinary state.
LeMay - America's Car Museum
LeMay - America's Car Museum spotlights America’s love affair with the car and explores how automobiles have shaped our society.
Foss Waterway Seaport
Foss Waterway Seaport is Tacoma's century-old restored shipping warehouse and maritime heritage educational center.
Children's Museum of Tacoma
The Children's Museum of Tacoma features hands-on exhibits and an art studio for children of all ages to learn and play.
Chihuly Bridge of Glass
The Chihuly Bridge of Glass, a 500-foot pedestrian walkway, connects the Museum of Glass to the Washington State History Museum plaza. The bridge contains three displays of Chihuly glass art, creating a free outdoor "museum."
Upcoming Events
Nisqually House Immersive Weekends
Immerse yourself in 1855 with friends or family at Fort Nisqually. Dress in period clothing, cook outdoors, work in the garden, sew a garment, chop wood, play historical games, and more. Meals may be from a garden harvest or the supplies…
Filament: Soft Power Film Series
Filament is a moving image series at TAM conceived in dialogue with the exhibition Soft Power – a cinematic response to and reflection on the multivalent themes, both latent and tangible, in the textile-based artwork. Join us…
Brigade Encampment at Fort Nisqually
Step back in time to 1855 at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum’s annual Brigade Encampment. This event recreates the bustle and excitement of the historic visit of fur traders to Fort Nisqually in 1855. Witness the arrival of the brigade…
Free Third Thursday and Downtown Artwalk
Tacoma's monthly Third Thursday museum district celebration! Local museums offer free or discounted admission once a month, and often feature special activities. Visit the Washington State History Museum for free from 3pm to 8pm. You can…
Hudson's Bay Heritage Day and 1843 Fort Nisqually Site Tour
Learn about the Hudson's Bay Company's role in our history, with interpreters demonstrating 19th-century skills and crafts during the 2024 DuPont BBQ Cookoff event. Walking tour of Fort site lasts approx 90 minutes on rough ground, and…
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The Chihuly Bridge of Glass is Tacoma's stunning link to the Thea Foss Waterway and the Museum of Glass. The 500 foot pedestrian bridge holds three amazing Chihuly glass installations, open to the public 24 hours a day . Linger at sunset on a date, and you'll see why its one of…
- 1501 Pacific Avenue
- (253) 627-6031
Admission to the Children's Museum of Tacoma is by donation only. This model is called as Pay As You Will and was created to provide access to playful spaces and experiences for all families. We believe play is the elemental component of children's learning. Our museum engages…
- 705 Dock St
- (253) 272-2750
The mission of the Foss Waterway Seaport is to celebrate Tacoma's rich maritime heritage past, present and future. Located on the waterfront in a century-old wooden wheat warehouse, built for cargo arriving by rail and departing by sail ("where rails met sails") during the early…
- 2702 East D St
- (253) 779-8490
LeMay – America’s Car Museum, an entity of America’s Automotive Trust, is an international destination for families and auto enthusiasts to celebrate America’s love affair with the automobile and learn how it shaped our society. Based in Tacoma, Wash., the stunning…
- 1801 Dock St
- (253) 284-4750
All glass, all the time. Experience contemporary glass art in a breathtakingly beautiful museum on Tacoma's revitalized waterfront. Noted for its distinctive architecture, the massive 90-foot-tall stainless steel cone houses the world’s largest Hot Shop Amphitheater. Feel the…
- 1701 Pacific Ave.
- (253) 272-4258
Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) is an anchor in the city’s downtown and a gathering space for connecting people through art. TAM serves the diverse communities of the Northwest through its collection, exhibitions, and learning programs, emphasizing art and artists from the Northwest and…
- 1911 Pacific Ave
- (253) 272-3500
Discover the stories of Washington's past. Explore and be entertained while you learn about our state's unique people and places and their impact on the country and the world. It's an experience filled with interactive exhibits and displays, theatrical storytelling and dramatic…