Shaped by Sea and Story: Exploring Washington’s Maritime Identity Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5:30 – 7:00 PM Washington State History Museum FREE Join the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area for an evening exploring the many communities and cultures that have shaped, and continue to shape, life along Washington’s waterways. Through storytelling, performance, and conversation, we’ll …
The newly opened Olympia Arts & Heritage Alliance Museum is designed to combine multiple elements under one roof, including a visitor center and an all-around community hub that features a rotating selection of displays, art exhibitions and cultural experiences, with a focus on regional topics. The museum made its grand opening the weekend of June 28 and is now open weekly from Thursday through Sunday. Centrally located on Columbia Street, the museum sits across the street from The Olympia Center and just steps away from Percival Landing Park near Olympia’s waterfront.
by Jonah Barrett for OLY ARTS Washington State History Museum’s newest exhibit, “A Revolution You Can Dance To,” opens Sept. 10 in Tacoma. The exhibit focuses on Olympia’s radical music scene, ranging from the late 1980s to mid ’90s. Visitors will learn about local record labels that emerged during this period, such as K Records …