Why did they come to Washington? Audio narratives bring settlers’ stories to life.
"Encyclopedia Washingtonia"an interactive map and database, lets visitors zoom in on 150 landmarks.
Inside a recreated plank house, a Native American grandmother shares traditional stories.
Learn about the dangerous life of a real shingle weaver.
Turn of the century shipbuilders’ tools and tales.
Beneath the wings of a full size B17 framework, hear stories of the WWII factory workers.
The product tree blooms with wooden wonders from the Pacific Northwest.
A slice of life—a take-apart salmon reveals the personal stories of the fishing industry.
Washington State History Museum
TACOMA, WA
The past comes to life through interactive theatrical vignettes. Experience history as told through the words and voices of Washingtonians. A blend of artifacts, environmental settings, interactive exhibits and multimedia presentations portray the state’s natural setting, the culture of its inhabitants, and the milestone events that shaped Washington.
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22,000 sq. ft.
Opened July 1996
CREDITS
Exhibit Development
Washington State Historical Society
Herb Rosenthal and Associates
West Office Exhibition Design
Masterplan
Herb Rosenthal and Associates
West Office Exhibition Design
Fabrication
Maltbie & Associates
Diorama/Figure Fabrication
Academy Studios
Video Production
Lawrence Johnson Productions
Audio Production
Wild Sanctuary
Computer Interactive Production
New Media Magic
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WOED helped us realize our long–standing ambition: modern interpretive exhibits with compelling narrative power and material endurance that form the core permanent experience at the Washington State History Museum.
—David Nicandri, Director
Washington State History Museum
Washington State History Museum