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2023 Winter Raffle

Enter a raffle to be one of the first groups to take our new Legends and Lore of Port Townsend tour. Winner gets a private tour (group size up to 12) led by our staff, gifts inspired by stories from the tour, and a special visit after the tour with our collections team to learn how our tours are developed using research and items in our collection. Tickets are $5 each or $20 for five tickets and can be purchased at the museum during our regular hours or by appointment through the vernal equinox. All proceeds benefit JCHS exhibitions, and we'll draw a winner on March 20! Email giving@jchsmuseum.com to request tickets! Visit our walking tours page to learn more about our Legends and Lore of Port Townsend tour!

Now & Then

Jefferson Museum of Art & History 540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA, United States

For the second year in a row, we are delighted to share an exhibition featuring now-and-then images by PTHS photography students in our Community Gallery (formerly Women's Jail Gallery) downstairs at the Jefferson Museum. Featuring roughly 60 sets of photos, Now & Then visually illustrates some of the ongoing evolution of Port Townsend. Referencing historic images from JCHS's collection, students in David Egeler’s Photography and Advanced Media classes locate where the photos were taken and work to recreate the framing and angle of view in the present day. The resulting photo essays in this year’s Now & Then exhibition are on view through the end of March.

Land & Seascapes by Jesse Watson

Jefferson Museum of Art & History 540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA, United States

Local artist Jesse Watson's artwork often reflects his passions—drawing on themes of social justice, diversity, humanity, as well as environmental beauty and conservation. His work has appeared in many places and publications, but you may recognize it from some of the cafes, pubs, and galleries right here in Port Townsend. We're thrilled to present a selection of Jesse's land and seascape paintings, which will be on view in our classroom through the end of April.

March First Saturday

Jefferson Museum of Art & History 540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA, United States

Join us every first Saturday of the month at the Jefferson Museum for free admission, extended hours, and Art Walk activities!

April First Saturday

Jefferson Museum of Art & History 540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA, United States

Join us every first Saturday of the month at the Jefferson Museum for free admission, extended hours, and Art Walk activities!

Artist Talk with David Eisenhour, Joan Jonland, and Stephen Yates

Jefferson Museum of Art & History 540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA, United States

REGISTER VIA SIMPLETIX Saturday, April 22 at 7:00 PM at the Jefferson Museum of Art & History Pre-registration required, capacity limited to 30 Suggested donation: $10 In celebration of our Landscapes: Real & Imagined and Under Water Street exhibitions, join local artists David Eisenhour, Joan Jonland, and Stephen Yates to hear the stories behind their work. Each artist’s reverence for our natural environment emerges in their unique approach, creating art that inspires and challenges us to see and consider our world differently. Pre-registration is required to attend this event and capacity will be limited to 30. Sponsored in part by the City of Port Townsend Arts Commission

Rothschild House Opening

Rothschild House 418 Taylor Street, Port Townsend, WA

Saturday, April 29, 12:00 - 2:00 PM at the Rothschild House Free, no registration required but donations are appreciated! Join us for a special reopening celebration of the 1868 Rothschild House with an open house and picnic! Come celebrate the unique objects within the home, our wonderful public lands, and stories of the Rothschild family! Bring a picnic, take in the views from the bluff, enjoy lawn games (croquet, anybody?), and tour this very special 154-year-old house. This free event will kick off our 2023 season at the Rothschild House. Regular open hours will be 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Fridays and Saturdays starting May 5. Visit our historic houses page for more information about the house and the Rothschild family, plus accessibility and parking information to help you plan your visit.