Suquamish Museum

The Suquamish Museum is a gem that beautifully showcases the rich history and culture of the Suquamish Tribe. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated, offering a deep insight into the tribe’s heritage, from ancient artifacts to modern-day stories. The museum’s design is both modern and respectful, creating an immersive experience that’s both educational and engaging. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, making your visit even more enriching. It’s a must-visit for anyone interested in learning about the local Native American history and the enduring legacy of the Suquamish people.

So much history to learn, beautifully displayed and retold by its’ people. Quick film is super informative, as we didn’t grow up in the PNW and have little base knowledge of the Suquamish people. Likely the best museum of an indigenous nation we’ve ever visited. Restrooms and small gift shop on site. Free parking.

This small space packs a punch. With a permanent exhibit space along with featured artists in rotation. It was an amazing find. Spend some time here. It will not disappoint.

Absolutely beautiful museum that tells the stories of the Coastal Salish people—past, present, and future. Brilliantly curated in words, pictures, artifacts, video, and soundscapes, this must is the perfect place to begin your exploration of the area. Many thanks to Erica and Eric for their great customer service and friendly welcome. Highly recommend!

Excellent museum! Informative and stylish exhibits, beautiful grounds, and fun store. Visit the museum and then walk down to see the cultural playground, Chief Seattle's Grave, Veterans Memorial, and the waterfront

This is a lovely museum with gift shop and restrooms. Best enjoyed as a part of a walking tour starting at the pier, then walk up the hill to the totem poles and the cemetery. Amazing places. Thank you Suquamish tribe and town.

This was truly so amazing and educational! There’s an awesome video you watch before entering the actual exhibit, and the layout and design of the whole place is beautiful. Clearly a lot of effort went into properly displaying this amazing culture. If you visit, definitely spend time reading the historical timeline of the Suquamish, it sheds light on a lot of things!

Very friendly staff. It's a small place but rich in heritage. Took my homeschooled son here. Staff was very informative and helpful in maximizing his learning experience. Has a playground rich in culture and fun for kids. We also visited Chief Seattle's gravesite. Well maintained buildings inside and outdoor areas very well cared for. Highly recommend visiting. Parking is a little confusing.

We really enjoyed starting our Olympic peninsula road trip here at the Suquamish museum. It is a beautiful center and very informative. The new art display Rituals was also very poignant. I recommend stopping here if you are in the area. We also walked down the road a bit to visit Chief Sealth (Seattle)'s gravesite.

Such a cool museum! Admission is just $5/person. There was a short video playing in one room and some teas but no hot water dispenser. The other side of the museum is the main exhibit, and there is so much information to take in. The museum is so educational and rich. We stayed for around an hour. If you don't have a car, you can try to take the 302 bus or walk over from the casino. The walk to and from the casino is kind of long and along a busy road. The museum is also very close to Chief Seattle's grave and the waterfront. I recommend checking those out if you visit too!

A superb museum experience that breaks down a culture that many have never heard of nor experienced. Chief Seattle was a part of the Suquamish people, and not five minutes walk from the museum you can visit where he is buried. An easy day trip from Seattle, this museum elevates one's understanding of Northwest Coast peoples, their timeless history, the settlers' betrayal, and the insistence on indigenous knowledge to guide all of us to collective action and ultimate redemption. Donate more than they charge.

I really enjoyed seeing this collection with my kids - though I hope to get back here sometime with a bit more time to experience this space as an adult. We began with a short movie in a board room. Then went to the main museum where various artifacts were displayed in a long-house-style room. There was also an art/photo display room. I didn't get to read many placards because.... kids..... but appreciated the space and the life behind the displays.

This is a wonderful museum. The exhibits and information about the history of the Suquamish people is detailed and moving. It's not large but it holds a lot of information and exhibits. The setting, inside and out, is beautiful. Afterwards we visited the grave of Chief Sealth, whom I have a new and better understanding of. Not to be missed.

We certainly agree with all the praise for this beautiful museum. The exhibits are extremely informative. Every WA resident should be sure to visit because the native story is a critical part of our history.

My wife and I had a deep and reflective experience at the Museum. The location, exhibits, and writings speak to an ancestral people who lived in harmony in the many dimensions of environment, art, and spirit. The three staff members on August 25th showed their pride and care in explaining the history and culture of the Squamish people. Upon arrival home, My wife signed up for a class for herself and our daughter by one of the Native Artists in Portland.

Great place to come see while in the area. The gift shop was great, picked up some neat Native American themed items and artwork. The only downside I would say is that the museum was open 9-5 which made it hard to get to after my conference, I eventually made it and was happy that I caught up with the Museum.

A really great museum. A lot of information in a smaller space. When we went we basically had the place to ourselves and really took our time. The displays are all is plain view and even viewable by smaller children which is nice. Almost everything is behind glass so you don't have to worry about wandering, little hands. There is even a movie room with a short video playing to the right if the lobby.

I enjoyed this very nice museum about the Indian history of the Suquamish area. This area is where Chief Seattle (Sealth) lived. Inside are canoes, baskets, tools, and much interesting information. On the night I visited there was also a reception to introduce new exhibits, with some delicious smoked salmon and other snacks. The people who work here are really nice and the building itself is an interesting piece of architecture. The museum is small but worth checking out.

Such a wonderful place, the quality of their exhibits really shines through! The staff is so pleasant and helpful if you have any questions! Lots of stuff to do around the museum as well, a beautiful walk down to the water.

Since the Museum Hours vary, we'll start there: Winter Hours, October-April... Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed Monday through Thursday) Summer Hours, May-September... Seven Days a Week 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Admission is reasonable at: $4.00 per adult $3.00 for seniors (55 and over) $2.00 per child (12 and under) AAA Members, show your card and receive a 10% discount on admission and gift shop purchases. Guided tours are available year-round for $20, plus the price of admission. All guided tours must be arranged 48 hours in advance. Other discounts and and special arrangements can be made by calling in advance Current exhibits include, "The Eyes of Chief Seattle," which received international acclaim when it traveled to France as part of Seattle's Sister City exchange. The exhibit reveals the history of the original inhabitants of the Puget Sound as though Chief Seattle himself were your guide. Old-Man-House, the People, and Their Way of Life at D'Suq'Wub This exhibit gives the visitor a look into the traditional ways of living for the first people of this area and their village at D'Suq'Wub, meaning place of the clear salt water. Come Forth Laughing, Voices of the Suquamish People is my favorite part of the Suquamish Museum visit. It's a beautifully documented visual interview of tribal elders and their entertaining accounts of growing up. The stories of the traditional games and the trying times of white settlement are tastefully told through humor. You can purchase a copy in the gift shop now i think. Waterborne, the Gift of the Indian Canoe Historical and contemporary photographs, moving music and first-hand accounts of tribal elders reveal the transitions of life over the past hundred years. Cultural educational programs available through the Suquamish Museum are: Suquamish Basketry Suquamish History We Are Suquamish Traveling exhibits available through the Suquamish Museum are: Suquamish People: Legacy and Transition 100 Years of Photographic History: Selections from the Suquamish Tribal Archives If you're in Suquamish, this is a must see. If you're in Seattle, it's worth a ferry ride.

The Suquamish Museum opened in late 2012 and is a perfect day trip destination from the Seattle area (via the Bainbridge or Kingston ferries). Barbara at the front desk welcomed us warmly, and explained the layout of the museum. The museum display is informative without being overwhelming. The projected history, with narration, is especially interesting. Barbara has also written a highly informative handout, "Suquamish Walking Tour", covering the nearby gravesite of Chief Seattle (just a short walk from the museum), the Suquamish Community Veterans Memorial, and the House of Awakened Culture. I hope the museum turns this into a printed brochure with a map, which would serve to heighten interest in the community's historic attractions. The town of Suquamish has a pizzeria, bistro and restaurant. Just a few miles north lies the village of Indianola. Our trip to the Indianola walking pier and the Indianola store rounded out a perfect day.

Took a sunny day and ventured to the Suquamish Museum. What a wonderful experience for an individual or family. The story of the tribe is extended, with pictures along one side of the building. Representations of beautiful baskets, drop spindles and carvings. Cedar is featured for clothing, diapers and canoes...showing the importance of the tree to the culture. Take a walk, or drive, to the church to see the cemetery and the last resting place of Chief Sealth/Seattle. Good day...enjoy!

Great little museum with a lot in a small footprint. Very well done exhibits with a nice mix of traditional and more modern artists. It is well designed and includes both a gift shop and a small classroom style room that seats about 50 people for talks and demonstrations....waiting to see what they have scheduled and we'll be back.

Wonderful Museum! Was traveling in Seattle and wanted to learn it's history from an Indigenous perspective and found that a couple places within Seattle didn't deliver. This museum looked promising and it's right from the Suquamish people. Really enjoyed our visit, small quaint museum but a ton of information. The only downside was that it took a ferry and bus to get to - but it is very worth it.