Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

33 reviews

+1 (253) 404-3970

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5400 N Pearl St

Tacoma, WA 98407

+1 (253) 404-3970

http://www.fortnisqually.org

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is a restoration of the Hudson's Bay Company outpost on Puget Sound. With the help of costumed interpreters, guests experience life in Washington Territory during the 1850s. Nine buildings are open to the public, including the Granary and the Factors House, both National Historic Landmarks, and a Visitor Center with Museum Store.

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4.533 reviews

Blessie V.

9/5/2022

So cool! This is a replica of the Hudson Bay Company's original Fort Nisqually in DuPont, and it's a nice one. In the village is a bastion with a view of the other buildings in the village, the...

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Gina S.

9/12/2022

We really enjoyed our visit to this small, living history museum. While it only took us about an hour to tour all of the buildings and outdoor areas, we were thoroughly engaged the entire time....

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Sandy C.

5/19/2021

A really amazing experience. Our family came upon the museum at the last minute following lunch on the waterfront and bought tickets online in the parking lot. Wow, what an amazing experience. I...

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Sarah E.

6/6/2018

Worth a stop if you're in the Point Defiance area. Interesting plaques throughout with the history of the fort and the early British and Native American interactions in the Pacific Northwest...

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Alden C.

8/5/2019

This was a fun outing going to the Fort Nisqually Living History Museum! The rates we thought were very reasonable and there is a very fine gift shop in the same area where you purchase tickets....

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