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Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

Name: Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Address: 5519 Five Mile Dr, Tacoma, WA, US
Telephone: (253) 404-3970

5519 Five Mile Dr · Tacoma

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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

Candlelight Tour
Friday, October 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM PDT · Festivals & Parades
Candlelight Tour
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM PDT · Festivals & Parades
Heritage Skills Workshop: Cider & More
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 1:00 PM PST · Workshop / Class
Heritage Skills Workshop: Oyster Shucking
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM PST · Workshop / Class
Christmas Regale
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 11:00 AM PST · Family & Kids

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