Harbor History Museum offers visitors an engaging look into the history of the Gig Harbor Peninsula. The museum features permanent exhibit galleries, a Special Exhibitions Gallery with 4-5 changing exhibits each year, a restored 1893 one-room schoolhouse, and a 65-foot purse seiner fishing vessel, along with the first Thunderbird sailboat ever built. Guests can explore the resource room and gift shop, while a dedicated collections storage area ensures the safe keeping of the museum's artifacts. Visitors appreciate the friendly and knowledgeable volunteers who provide helpful insights into the exhibits and local history. The museum is well laid out, not too crowded, and has interactive displays, making it suitable for families and children. Admission is free, and members of the Washington State History Museum can enter with their membership card. Overall, Harbor History Museum is a great spot for a quick, informative visit.
A very nice little museum. Well laid out. The original schoolhouse was really interesting, especially when you can see the different sized desks for all ages. The guide gave a great tour of the Shenandoah.
November 2025
This museum is very extraordinary, there are many historical objects such as ancient ships
November 2025
Really appreciate this museum. Nicely done. Super friendly staff.
