Olympic & Kitsap Peninsulas

Bainbridge Island Historical Museum  - Located within the restored, 1908 Island Center School in Strawberry Hill Park, Bainbridge Island Historical Museum features photos, artifacts, videos, and friendly docents interpreting Island history, folklore, archaeology, cultural diversity, architecture and natural wonder.

Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum - Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum is a museum of theatrical puppets dedicated to puppetry, fun and education. Representing many different puppet types and different cultures from around the world. The museum also features a hands-on children's activity area.

Naval Undersea Museum - The Naval Undersea Museum combines naval history, undersea technology, and marine science to create an exciting and educational experience for visitors. The modern building offers visitors the largest collection of naval undersea artifacts in the United States.

Forks Timber Museum - If you ever wanted to learn anything about loggers of the past and their tools of the trade, the Forks Timber Museum is the place to stop.The museum displays exhibits depicting local history dating back to the 1870s.

Bremerton Community Theatre - An all volunteer, non-profit community theatre producing 5 shows, including 1 musical each Sept - June season.

Port Angeles Fine Art Center - Located in the shadow of Olympia National Park, its superlative physical setting provides an inspiring frame for cultural offerings. The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center is open all year round and presents exhibits of visual art in all media.

Admiral Theatre - The Admiral Theatre is a 750-seat performing arts center presenting professional artists and hosting a variety of community events.

Bainbridge Performing Arts - The community based Bainbridge Performing Arts presents year round live entertainment at The Playhouse with theatre, comedy, music, and dance, plus auditions and Theatre School classes. The Playhouse Gallery features a rotating exhibit featuring local artists.

USS Turner Joy - Naval Memorial Ship museum, is a restored Vietnam era destroyer that can be toured from the boiler room to the bridge. See the All Veterans POW memorial & the narrated WWII sea battles exhibit.  300 Beach Ave., Bremerton.  (360) 792-2457.

Kitsap Historical Museum - Housed in an historic 1950 bank building, the Museum features professionally designed exhibits showcase the finest and most extensive collection of Kitsap County artifacts in the area. Take a step back in time - from the ice age to WWI, or stroll down Main Street, Kitsap County.

Port Gamble Historic Museum - Stroll through actual furnished settings and experience the dynamic story of Port Gamble. Learn about the founders of this National Historic Landmark and the lives of those who lived, worked and played here and helped write its story. There are many heirlooms, artifacts, and photographs from the early 1800's.

The Museum and Arts Center - Located in sunny Sequim, the musem exhibits include mammoth and mastodon specimens, artifacts, and a video on the Manis Mastodon excavation. Changing exhibits include local artists, military exhibits, S'Klallam tribal exhibit, and pioneer history displays.

The Mountaineers - Forest Theater - The Forest Theatre, set in a natural amphitheater located near Bremerton Washington, is believed to be one of the oldest outdoor theaters in the United States.

Bremerton Naval Museum - Up-close look at life on the sea, important moments for the Navy and the history of the Naval Shipyard. Children can grab hold of the captains steering wheel and pretend to steer a boat to safety. Be sure to see the Japanese swords collections, a real mine and the Russian uniforms. 402 Pacific Ave., Bremerton.  (360) 479-7447.