Celebrate our 41st annual Stand Up & Cheer with an hour of inspiration dedicated to Palmer Scholars! Join us as we reflect on the journey, honor achievements, and ignite the flame of hope for future scholars. Your presence adds to the legacy of making dreams a reality. Don't miss this uplifting occasion!

Join us for the 7th Annual South Sound Japanese American Day of Remembrance. Join this resource fair to commemorate the eviction of Tacoma’s Japanese Americans and place this event within a larger context. Educators will learn more about the various sites, events, organizations, and people in western Washington who are teaching the public about Japanese > Continue Reading

Join us for the first exhibition at our new Museum Store Community Gallery. The exhibition Matriarch: Portraits of Indigenous Women in the Pacific Northwest Fighting for our Collective Future by Roxann Murray will be on view from February 24 through May 20, 2024. This exhibition is free and open to all during museum hours; no > Continue Reading

Join us in this two-day class to build confidence in woodworking, and craft a wooden step stool. This class will cover foundational woodworking skills from wood selection to reading plans, hand and power tool safety, measuring and cutting, and the intricate joinery techniques needed to construct a functional piece of art. WHEN: Monday & Tuesday, > Continue Reading

An open house for the summer solstice. This is one of only two nights a year when we stay open past 4 pm. Come take in the light and beauty of our woods and bonsai, have a stroll, meet up with friends, take a gorgeous photo, and smell the fresh air of a summery evening. > Continue Reading