History Happy Hour Trivia in Olympia February 1, 7:00 PM Three Magnets Brewing Co. 600 Franklin St. SE, #105, Olympia Join us at the Three Magnets taproom and eatery for a spirited night of trivia. We’re partnering with fellow history fans, the Washington State Archives. Come on down and show off your Washington trivia knowledge!
Inspired by famous pop-artist Andy Warhol, this class will teach students to use monotype printmaking, laser-cutting and their own photos to create fun and colorful portraits on paper! No experienced is required and beginners are welcome. Students can expect to go home with 6-10 finished prints which will make great gifts, valentines or décor for > Continue Reading
Show your sweetheart how much you care! Come find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your special someone during our gallery hours! There will be special Valentine’s Day themed glass art as well as a variety of glass bowls, vases, and jewelry that is perfect for gifting. And, to make things event sweeter - take 10% off > Continue Reading
An evening of elegance for younger women.
How much do you know about the link between storm water and aquatic health? How can the community begin assessing and addressing storm water quality and treatment? Learn more with research scientist Dr. Katherine Peter of the Center for Urban Waters at University of Washington Tacoma. Photo courtesy of University of Washington Tacoma
Play your way down Memory Lane! Learn about the origins of toys, who made them, and why they are fun and dear to us. Discover why some toys succeeded and some failed and which toys have become collector’s items and why. Toytopia satisfies the curiosity of visitors of all ages with beautiful, compelling and informative > Continue Reading
The 2018 History After Hours series kicks off with fun and games for ages 21+. Enjoy the new exhibition Toytopia while games take over the entire museum for the evening! Ever dream of being Tom Hanks in the movie Big? This is your chance to ask Zoltar for your fortune and play Chopsticks on a > Continue Reading
Check out this brand-new unique class! Pysanky are intricate colorful designs created on the egg shell through the layering of beeswax and dyes. Participants in this workshop will be introduced to the rich traditions and history of the art of Pysanky. Using the fascinating canvas of the egg shell (chicken, pre-blown and prepared), students will > Continue Reading
We are a group of teens and adults who use AAC devices to communicate. We get together every week to socialize and do community service activities.
Join us at the museum for the kick off event to this program. The History Museum teams up with the Pierce County Library System to bring you a special program in partnership with Pierce County READS. Learn about the history of Tacoma's civil rights movement through a special exhibition at Washington State History Museum. Join > Continue Reading
