Nice little museum in a reconstructed cabin (Finnish settler style), jam packed with furniture,…read morehousehold and kitchen implements. Really gives a sense of how early European Poulsbo settlers lived. It''s kept up and staffed by volunteers.

What a beautiful space with wonderful art in a free admission (donations suggested), museum!…read moreAlthough the space is small, the artistic representation is impressive and everyone welcoming and friendly. I really enjoyed my visit and can definitely recommend stopping by!

Frankly I have never been into art as much until I visited BIMA. It changed my perspective on art…read moreand made me realize what I have been missing all these years. The art gallery is small but don't let that fool you. The staff and the docents took the time to explain their collection. It felt more like a guided tour and made all the difference. Their permanent exhibits feature many local artists like Aisha Harrison. While I don't have photos to post except a couple (Seattle during the pandemic), I would love for you to visit and experience it in person. There is no entrance fee though donations are encouraged. There is a bistro and a gift shop. On select days they have an outdoor market and a live band. What's not to like!!!

FREE! Look for the puffer fish at the back window. Museum is free and or donation.read more

On our little day trip to Port Gamble, I had encountered many places that I was just too scared to…read morego into. I admit, I'm not use to that kind of town (as pretty as it may be). Of Sea & Shore was located in the general store that they have there. The actual store was packed but we were the only two who checked out the museum at the time. Needless to say, it was pretty interesting! Probably one of the highlights of the trip. They have a nice collection of a large variety of sea animals (which I have an interest in. They just look so much like aliens!) And they give you the explanation of most of the creatures there, so you'll definitely learn something! I really suggest anyone who goes over to Port Gamble to check this museum out. Especially anyone with children! It's a great experience and who can argue with the price being free?!

We visited the National Nordic Museum for a candlelight violin performance featuring The Beatles,…read moreand it turned out to be a really special experience. The museum itself is very modern--clean lines, open spaces, and thoughtfully designed throughout. There's a good mix of Nordic artwork and exhibits, and even just walking around the space feels intentional and well curated. The highlight for us was the performance. The candlelight setup created a really warm, immersive atmosphere, and hearing familiar Beatles music in that setting gave it a completely different feel. It's one of those experiences that's hard to fully capture in photos, but definitely stands out in person. Between the architecture, the exhibits, and the events they host, it's more than just a typical museum visit. Would absolutely recommend checking it out, especially if you can catch a performance like this.

We came for Frankie Feetsplinters! He did not disappoint! Thomas Dambo's trolls are magnificent no…read morematter where you find one but locating Frankie in front of a building, one that houses a museum no less, was delightful for those of us looking for a quick stop. We did wander inside the building, stopping in the gift shop to make a purchase or two, using the very clean and well-designed restrooms, looking at the signage, getting a drink in the cafe, and deciding that some day, we might need to come back and go through the museum as well. Parking is limited but there seemed to be plenty of metered street-side parking if the lot was full. Great stop to see a troll!

The volunteer that met us at the entrance was very knowledgeable and seemed passionate about his…read morejob. Great museum with educational videos, and some hands on for both adults and children.

My wife and I had the best time exploring this museum. We spent over 3 hours looking over and…read morereading the fascinating displays. There's tons to see and learn and knowledgeable docents to add their personal knowledge and life experience. The parking is plentiful and free and admission is free, but why not sign the visitor book and then donate a few bucks to this great place to help keep things going. Very highly recommended!

So much to see here! All of the staff we spoke to were so friendly and gave great customer service…read more- a true rarity these days. We most recently visited so my kiddo could check out the Dino exhibit. Online/on the website they had mentioned fossil digs so my kid was really looking forward to that. When we went through all 4 levels of the museum though, there was no fossil dig to be found. After asking staff , they mentioned it's only once or twice a year. A bit of a bummer since that's the main thing my kid wanted to do! Just 1 star off for that. The husky scavenger hunt kind of made up for it! If you're coming with a kid they'll offer the scavenger hunt & I'd highly recommend it to make the visit more interesting for the little ones! All in all I definitely recommend checking out the Burke Museum & also stop by Off the Rez (connected cafe) while you visit!

The natural history sections aren't the biggest, but the Burke uses the space well and has good…read moredensity. It's small but they manage to pack in some surprisingly big Dinos and Mammals. To me, where this museum really shines, is the Native exhibits offering both past and present history on rotation and access to working scientists. I always learn a lot when I go. When the wet lab is active may be my favorite part. Watching animal skeletons prepped. Might be a little gross for some people so check the schedule if you are squeamish. Another note for Parents is that there is a small play area on the top floor. Perfect for rainy days with the little ones. The surrounding University grounds are great to let them run around as well. There is a Starbucks at the Suzzallo Library and bathrooms too if you left the Burke and have a kid who needs to go even after they were prompted a million times before you exited the Burke! There are also tons of food options and a couple small grocery stores nearby. Which is great if you/your group have dietary needs. The light rail station is very close by and many buses drop off / pick up right across the street. Public transit to this location is quite good and I recommend it, especially since youth 18 and under are free to ride.

Not quite worth the effort. A bit difficult to get to, the U.S. Coast Guard Museum is open only on…read moreMonday, Wednesday and Friday. To get there, you can drive onto the Coast Guard base (be prepared to show vehicle registration and current insurance) or there is plenty of off-base parking. You have to enter through the main gate (show ID) and a volunteer from the Museum will pick you up and drive you through the base to the Museum. I almost would have preferred that the volunteer drove me the long way to the museum, because the base itself seem fascinating - with one of the large ice-cutters homeported. According to the website, the ice cutters may be available to visitors, but I never asked and the volunteer never mentioned. The museum itself is a one-room building, with hundreds of Coast Guard items one display, including large models of coast guard ships, the ship's bell from an Admiral Peary ship, items from a captured German trawler, ships wheels, uniforms, etc. Not much in the way of explanatory materials or historical context - but the volunteers are friendly, knowledge and looking for visitors to talk to.

What a gem…read more Maintained by volunteers. No admission and free parking. Director came and got us at the gate and we followed his car from the Coast Guard entrance to the museum. Small. But some very fascinating artifacts. We were the only ones there so we had the full attention of the very friendly and nice Director.

I found this museum while perusing Google maps and it was a great find!…read more Pre-pandemic this museum was open once a month between 10am-2pm on the second Saturday of each month. There are free guided tours (please bring cash to tip the volunteers) at 11am and 1pm. You are free to explore the museum on your own, but the tour is highly recommended given how knowledgable the volunteers are! Built in 1906, this historical landmark showcases the giant turbines and allows you to explore what once powered the City of Seattle and its transportation system. This is a great way to spend a couple hours off the beaten path. Great place to take photos as well!

Steam plant! This place is pretty cool. Originally build in 1906 along side the Duwamish River. It…read morecould trains 3 turbine that once powered Georgetown and Seattle's rail and street cars. The museum has tours that you can go on and it's pretty cool. You get to learn a little bit of Seattle's history and its industrial history. It's a pretty short tour. It. Feels like your stepping into time and history when your next to these engines and historic things. Eye candy everywhere! What I like about this place is that occasionally they rent it out for special events. We went on a day where it had a live music show that played as the onlookers meandered through the plant. The. Music reverberated throughout the whole place! Lots of parking in the side of the building. Though the entrance is a little hard to find from the street. Come to see a snipbit of Seattle's history and the grandeur of the steam plant.