Jefferson County Historical Society

540 Water Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368

JCHS Museum of Art + History

Open THU – SUN, 11AM – 4PM

JCHS Research Center

Open TUE – FRI, 1PM – 4PM and the 2nd SAT of the month from 1PM – 4PM.

(360) 385-1003

info@jchsmuseum.com

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What We Do

Collections + Research

We care for and provide access to roughly 500,000 objects in our collection and serve researchers from all over the world at our Research Center.

Exhibitions

Visit our museum throughout the year to learn about our region’s rich history and see rotating multidisciplinary exhibitions showcasing diverse local artists and curators.

Programs + Education

Rooted in experiential, place-based learning, we ignite curiosity for the people, places, and stories that make our region special with our programs and resources for educators.

PROGRAMS, EXHIBITIONS, AND MORE

01 September 2023 September 1, 2023 - July 28
02 March 2024 March 2 - July 7

Program Videos

Enjoy recordings of past lectures, artist talks, exhibition programs, and more on our Vimeo page.

Oral Histories

Hear first-person stories from the people of Jefferson County history with oral histories on our SoundCloud.

Historic Houses

Explore immersive historic house museums where we welcome visitors in partnership with Washington State Parks.

Support Our Work

Learn how you can support inspiring experiences at our museum and around Jefferson County.