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Washington State History Museum:
History Lab
History Lab
TACOMA, WA
History matters. A 5,000 square foot History Lab exposes young people to the past, making them aware of its relevance, and providing them with the skills and resources to explore history on their own. Tied to the curriculum, the lab is used as a teaching tool by local schools.
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5,000 sq. ft.
Opened June 2001
CREDITS
Exhibit Development
Washington State Historical Society
Herb Rosenthal and Associates
West Office Exhibition Design
Exhibit Fabricator
Academy Studios
Design Architect
Moore/Anderson
Site Architect
Olson Sundberg Architects
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