County museums and cultural institutions preserve local history, natural heritage, and community stories that might otherwise be lost, providing residents throughout the region with accessible and educational cultural experiences. There are 12 Museum locations in Thurston County, Washington.
County residents interested in local history, natural science, or art should explore the county museum and any specialized collection institutions nearby, which often hold unique artifacts and records not available anywhere else in the region.
List of Thurston County, Washington Museum
Bigelow House Museum
Evergreen Student Gallery
Crosby House Museum
Hands On Childrens Museum
Henderson House Museum
Tenino Depot Museum
The Minnaert Center For Performing Arts
Lacey Museum
Olympic Flight Museum
State Capital Museum
Wet Science Center
Yelm Historical Museum
Residents of Thurston County can support local museums through membership, volunteer service, and artifact donations. Many county history museums actively seek donations of historically significant objects, photographs, and documents that document the county's past.
You may also find Museum locations in neighboring counties including Thurston, Mason, Pierce.