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Public art, art galleries and museums are a gift to the people. The artist and the art community, as a love of the craft and skill involved, make available to the public these creations to be pondered, studied, and hopefully admired. The theme of these works of art can be obscure or quite clear. However, even in what seems to be a clearly stated work of art, do not be surprised to find that the artist has something hidden for you to find. No matter your favorite style of art, you will find it on display in the Puget Sound area.
 Museums collect, preserve and display items from the past, for people of the present and future. Museums tell us a story or show us a timeline of the past; not only in words, but in paintings, photos, carvings, useful objects and objects of which their use is yet to be discovered. Many museums have interactive exhibits for both children and adults. Some museums have real-time stations where we can see history in the making.
Some museums are free at all times but may ask for a donation, while others have free days or hours. No matter your area of interest you will find a museum in our little corner of the world that you will enjoy exploring.
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HYDROPLANE & RACEBOAT MUSEUM
5917 South 196th Street
Kent, WA 98032
206 764 9453
Tue - Thurs: 10am-8pm
Wed - Sat: 10am-4pm
Click Here For Website
Map
This is the nation's only public museum dedicated solely to powerboat racing. When you visit here, you will meet the legendary Hydroplane drivers like Bill Muncey, Ron Musson, Mira Slovak, "Wild" Bill Cantrell. Get a close up view of the completely restored Thunderboats like Miss America VIII (1929,31 Harmsworth winner); Slo-mo-shun IV (1950,52, 53 Gold Cup winner); Slo-mo-shun V (1951, 54 Gold Cup winner); Hawaii Kai III (1958 Gold Cup winner); Miss Thriftway (1961, 62 Gold Cup winner); the legendary "Green Dragon" Miss Bardahl and the 1967 Miss Budweiser. |
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OLD CITY HALL
121 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
LIGHTCATCHER
250 Flora Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
SYRE EDUCATION CENTER
PHOTO ARCHIVES
201 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Click Here for Hours and Admission Map
Bellingham's newest attraction, the Whatcom Museum, joins the Seattle Art Museum and Tacoma's Glass Museum as “must see” of art fans far and wide. The Museum occupies three distinctive and historically significant buildings in downtown Bellingham's cultural district: THE LIGHTCATCHER, named for its focal point and most innovative feature — a spectacular, translucent wall 37 feet high and 180 feet long, that captures the Northwest’s most precious natural resource, sunlight, by day and illuminates interior lights by night, a constant glow hovering over downtown. OLD CITY HALL, home to Whatcom Museum since 1941, which will now house both temporary and permanent history exhibitions. THE SYRE EDUCATION CENTER now home to a classroom space and permanent historical exhibits for group tours and school field trips.
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MOHAI MUSEUM OF
HISTORY & INDUSTRY
2700 24th Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 324-1125
MOHAI website
Map
First Thursdays Free
The Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), located in the Montlake neighborhood of Seattle, is "dedicated to enriching lives by preserving, sharing and teaching the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region." This is a great museum for kids and adults alike. Check out the MOHAI website MOHAI website for times, fees, events & exhibits on display. |
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 1701 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
253.272.4258
www.tacomaartmuseum.org/
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The Tacoma Art Museum’s rich collection contains more than 3,400 works, with an emphasis on art by Northwest artists and key holdings in nineteenth-century European and twentieth-century American art.
The museum presents works of art to achieve a dynamic balance of exhibitions from historic to contemporary periods, presenting 10 to 15 imaginatively paired exhibitions, always placing Northwest artists beside a continuum of historically-important artists. Exhibits include Studio Glass work, Studio Art Jewelry, Works on Paper (over 1900 prints), Japanese Woodblock Prints, and European Painting and Sculpture. Admission is free on Third Thursdays. Check at www.tacomaartmuseum.org/ for all other times and admission prices. |
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