Museum

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

5519 Five Mile Dr · Tacoma

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is a living history museum located in Point Defiance Park that recreates daily life in the 1850s at a British fur trading outpost and agricultural center. Visitors experience the work, crafts, and social practices of the mid-19th century through period-costumed interpreters, historic structures, exhibits, and interactive events.

Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Upcoming events

Family Fun Night
Friday, August 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM PDT · Family & Kids
Harvest Home
Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM PDT · Festivals & Parades
Candlelight Tour
Friday, October 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM PDT · Community & Social
Candlelight Tour
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM PDT · Community & Social
Heritage Skills Workshop: Cider & More
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 1:00 PM PST · Learning & Talks
Heritage Skills Workshop: Oyster Shucking
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM PST · Learning & Talks
Christmas Regale
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 11:00 AM PST · Festivals & Parades
Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance
Saturday, March 6, 2027 · 9:00 AM PST · Sports & Outdoors

Recently at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

Nisqually Live
Friday, August 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM PDT · Music
Brigade Encampment
Saturday, July 18, 2026 · 11:00 AM PDT · Community & Social
Dine We Must
Friday, June 26, 2026 · 6:00 PM PDT · Food & Drink

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