Mar 26 Thursday
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Washington State Historical Society invites you to explore the history of building the State History Museum. 30 Years and Counting: The Making of the Washington State History Museum is a special exhibition that uncovers the vision, effort, and community spirit that brought this iconic Tacoma landmark to life.
Discover the bold ideas and architectural ingenuity that shaped the museum’s distinctive look. From early sketches to final blueprints, see how the building’s design reflects both innovation and reverence for Washington’s past. Go behind the scenes of the museum’s construction. Through photographs and artifacts from the building process, witness how a dream took shape—brick by brick, beam by beam.
Staff Picks: 30 Objects for 30 Years
In a special feature area, museum staff share their favorite objects from the collection—each one a personal reflection on the power of history to inspire, surprise, and connect us.
Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music unveils the profound legacy of Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Soul artists who shaped the soundscape of American culture and used their music as instruments of resistance, identity, and representation.
Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Soul embody the profound influence of African American music on culture and history. From the spiritual foundations and transformative movements of Gospel hymns to the revolutionary improvisations of Jazz, the Blues’ Southern roots rising from the Mississippi Delta, and Soul’s powerful amplification of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements, these genres have defined the unique sound and undying spirit of a nation that continues to echo through contemporary Black music today.
This is a permanent exhibition. Since time immemorial, Tribal nations have existed in this place we call Washington. This Is Native Land invites visitors to understand Washington State through the lived experiences and voices of its Native people.
Tribal nations are sovereign nations. Today, Native history, culture, and community thrive in our state. Through everyday acts of sovereignty – big and small – Indigenous peoples demonstrate they are still here, they have persevered, and they will always be here.
This Is Native Land is guided by three teachings:We are of the land and watersWith knowledge comes responsibilitySovereignty protects people, lands, and waters
These teachings are shared through multimedia, artwork, and interactive objects designed for guest engagement. They represent a contemporary continuation of Tribal stories and traditions.
Over 100 Native contributors from more than 60 Tribes shaped the exhibition’s stories and content. We thank the Native Advisory Committee and all community participants for their contributions.
LeMay – America’s Car Museum proudly presents The Birth of the American Supercar, a groundbreaking exhibition guest curated by renowned automotive innovator Steve Saleen. This one-of-a-kind display invites guests on an exhilarating journey through the evolution of American supercars. From early speed pioneers to cutting-edge modern marvels, visitors will experience a stunning lineup of vehicles that have redefined engineering, speed, and style, built by a wide range of American automotive manufacturers like Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Saleen himself, and even some more obscure ones like Vector, Cunningham, and Hennessey. From roaring V8s to sleek carbon-fiber bodies, discover how American automakers pushed boundaries, challenged European rivals, and redefined what a supercar could be. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to see some of the most thrilling and historically significant American-made performance vehicles ever built—all under one roof.
Childhood's End Gallery presents "Atmospheres". Featuring new work by Mitchell Albala, Kim Eshelman, and Christopher Mathie. "Atmospheres" is a celebration of color, gesture, and pigment in two-dimensions. Witness the shifting light, air, and hues of these three PNW artists and their most recent creations.
Feb 27- April 19.Artist Reception: Feb 28, 4-6PM
FREE
Childhood’s End Gallery222 4th Ave WOlympia WA 98501
360-943-3724
info@childhoods-end-gallery.com
Spread your wings and go wild this Spring Break at the Hands On Children’s Museum! Enjoy feathered fun with live animals, bird and bug science, and hands-on flying crafts.
Live Animal Guests & Special Experiences:
• Meet live raptors with The Falconer and visit friendly chickens from Animal Encounters Petting Zoo.• Get up close with insects from Pest Stop and learn which bugs are helpful (and even edible!).• Discover how birds evolved from dinosaurs with experts from the Burke Museum.• Learn backyard birding tips with the South Sound Bird Alliance and build a feeder in our MakeSpace.• Enjoy high-energy science demos with Dr. Science and music and stories at Rock N’ Read with Liza.
Presented by: Watson’s Greenhouse
The Falconer Sponsored by: Wild Birds Unlimited
Creepy Crawlies & Crickets Sponsored by: Pest Stop
This March, celebrate language and the craft of keeping messages alive!
We are delighted to present the annual Whatcom READS Art Challenge, in collaboration with the Bellingham & Whatcom Libraries' Whatcom READS program. Local artists embarked on a journey inspired by this year's chosen book, Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora. Applications to participate in the exhibition are available at alliedarts.org.
We have a set of featured artists that invite you to extend the idea of the written word: Artists Akiko Victorson, Katherine Potzler and Prentiss Cole display their works in the Allied Arts gallery. The show: Message and Medium, centers artists who explore the impact of language. Delve into these spectacular works incorporating calligraphy, psychology, eastern philosophy, journal making, and much more. Immerse yourself in local Whatcom County artists' work, all sharing their messages at Allied Arts!
Opening Reception: March 6, 6pm-9pm Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 4pm 1213 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Many people recognize the dangers of online misinformation but don’t know how to respond. How do we build social norms that value the correction of online misinformation?
The event will be hosted in person and concurrently live streamed on the Foley Institute's YouTube channel. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided.
Northwest Adoption Exchange (NWAE) is inviting all those interested in adopting from foster care to attend free, virtual information sessions to learn about the process.
Offered in partnership with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), these sessions provide guidance and clarity for anyone beginning or continuing their adoption journey.
Who: Open to anyone interested in adopting from foster care in Washington state. What: Free virtual information sessions on the adoption process. When: Monthly sessions, participants are encouraged to attend Session 1 before attending Session 2.
Upcoming dates:• Session 1: March 5 at 12 p.m. or 6 p.m. • Session 2: March 11 at 12 p.m. or 6 p.m.
Where: Online, register at nwae.org Cost: Free
Led by experienced child welfare professionals, NWAE’s sessions are presented virtually in two parts and offer a comprehensive introduction to adoption. Participants will gain insights into the needs of youth waiting for permanent families and learn how to navigate each stage of the adoption journey with confidence.
“We Are Latvian!” Exhibit Comes to Seattle
From March 15–28, 2026, the Seattle Latvian Center will proudly host We Are Latvian!, a powerful touring exhibition from the American Latvian Association’s Latvian Museum. This immersive English display invites visitors to explore the Latvian journey from homeland to freedom, through conflict, resilience, and cultural pride. Best for ages 10 to adult.
Exhibit Location: 11710 3rd Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98125
Admission is FREEOpening Reception: March 15th at 12:00 PM. All are welcome!
Featuring visual displays and personal narratives, the exhibition gives an inside look at the Latvian experience from 1100 AD, to World War II and the postwar refugee movement to modern times, highlighting the broader story of Baltic resistance and cultural survival and how it all fits into today’s world.
Viewing Hours:• Sundays: 12:00 – 5:00 PM• Tues–Thurs: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM• Fridays: 3:00 – 8:00 PM• Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This event is ideal for educators, students, history enthusiasts, immigrant and diaspora communities, and anyone interested in resilience, identity, and freedom.
