The Great Hall of History

Visit the Washington State History Museum and you will avail yourself to a walk through Washington State history.

You will encounter sights, sounds, people, places and ways of life.

You will meet William Clark, ride in a covered wagon, and explore a coal mine.

You can take a video trip down the Columbia River in the three-screen Columbia River Theater.

You can use an interactive computer to learn Native languages. Drop in on Mac and Leon as they discuss the Depression while avoiding the rain in a Seattle Hooverville shack.

You'll be able to walk through a traditional Southern Coast Salish plank house.

Colorful, interactive and walk-through exhibits are available that depict the natural settings and lifestyles of Washington State's initial inhabitants including exploration and settlement of the region and the people and milestone events that helped shape Washington State.

Visit the Washington State History Museum and you are on your way to excitement!

For current exhibitions and programs you are invited to visit the society's exhibition web site.