Photo credit: Fort Nisqually/Metro Parks Tacoma Fort from Home, a series hosted by Fort Nisqually and Metro Parks Tacoma, focuses on a range of topics about the history and culture of Puget Sound. This month's lineup covers maritime and natural history, Victorian cooking, and 19th Century cosmetics. Here's the schedule: Saturday, May 15, 1 p.m. … Continue reading Fort Nisqually virtual live program lineup for May and early June
Photo by Cheryl Landes Tour beautiful gardens and a historic home in University Place, Washington, on Saturday and Sunday, May 15 and 16, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. The eleventh annual tour features five unique gardens and the Curran House and Orchard. The University Place Historical Society, which hosts the tour, is renovating the … Continue reading Tour beautiful gardens and a historic home in University Place, Washington
The Museum of Flight in Tukwila, Washington, where the Seattle Opera filmed Flight (photo by Cheryl Landes) That headline is not a misprint! Opera lovers and the curious can stream this groundbreaking performance from anywhere Friday-Sunday, April 23-25. Flight is performed by members of the Seattle Opera. It's inspired by a true story of a … Continue reading Stream an opera filmed at the Museum of Flight in Tukwila April 23-25
The sign at the entrance of the Gilbert House Children's Museum in Salem, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) It's time to play and learn again at the Gilbert House Children's Museum! The museum has reopened, with some changes due to the ongoing COVID pandemic. Reservations are required, because the number of people who can visit … Continue reading Gilbert House Children’s Museum reopens in Salem, Oregon
Photo credit: Portland Children's Museum, Portland, Oregon The Portland Children’s Museum has been a staple of kids’ early learning for 75 years in Portland, Oregon. Now it’s closed permanently. A statement from the museum on its website reads, “It is with heavy hearts that we share a decision made on March 25, 2021 by the … Continue reading Portland Children’s Museum closed permanently
Photo by Cheryl Landes The North Clark Historical Museum has been closed for more than a year because of the COVID pandemic. This weekend, it's reopening with an Antique Quilt Show. The show features a crazy quilt sewn in 1943 by the Ladies Aide Society of the United Brethren Church in Amboy, Washington. Other quilts … Continue reading Antique Quilt Show kicks off North Clark Historical Museum’s reopening March 27-28
The Museum of Glass, part of Tacoma's Museum District (photo by Cheryl Landes) After approximately a year of closures due to COVID, Tacoma's Museum District is springing to life again starting in early April, when the museums gradually reopen at limited capacity and safety measures in place. The Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Avenue, … Continue reading The Tacoma Museum District starts reopening in April 2021
Join Clark County Historical Museum and Kiggins Theatre in Vancouver, Washington, in a toast to its third season of History on Tap. The series explores the history of the Pacific Northwest--how the past influences the present and future. The goal is to show that history is a dynamic story where everyone participates. This season, all … Continue reading History on Tap returns to a device near you
Drumlin Farm in Lincoln, Massachusetts (photo by Cheryl Landes) Check out five Mass Audubon sites this week for free. A different property is featured each day. Although admission is free, reservations are required because capacity is limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. The featured properties are: Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln on Monday, February 15Broadmoor … Continue reading Free admission at five Mass Audubon sites this week for Winter Recess
Photo by Cheryl Landes The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) will reopen tomorrow, February 12, to limited capacity because of state restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Life & Legacy of Genghis Khan exhibit, Natural Sciences Exhibit, Planetarium, and USS Blueback submarine will be open. The Life & Legacy of Genghis Khan exhibit … Continue reading OMSI reopens tomorrow
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