Map location is completely wrong, I drive past this house looked on the map and it claimed to be…read morethe museum and it's clearly not

Consulting a maps app on my mobile device to find the Lake Stevens Historical Museum on Wednesday…read more19 July 2023, I found two different addresses. At the first address I reached, I found flat paved ground with no building. I was more successful at the second address, finding a small museum building, which was not open at the time. Seeking to see if I could find another exhibit, I remembered the Grimm house that I spotted while exploring North Cove Park. To one side of the Paul and Bertha Grimm House, located on the south side of North Cove Park at the time of my visit, was a small parking area. The gates to the grounds were unlocked, so I made my way to the front door through which a decorated interior was visible including a Lake Stevens Historical Society sign. Outside the front door was a plaque with background about the house, which was constructed in 1903. Fun sites to explore, including just finding the buildings.

Most immersion museum we've been to. Every section we went through had something more than just a…read morepicture on the wall. It's hard to believe so much was in this one place. My personal favorite part was the Scared to Death horror film section. The detail that went into each section was so intricate. There was never a dull moment. We easily spent hours here going through everything. If you're thinking about visiting, DO IT!!

Never did I expect that a place that would overstimulate me would be a place I enjoyed so much. Of…read morecourse, it does have to do with pop culture, and pop culture is always a top area of interest to me. The museum building itself is as interesting as the exhibits inside. The curvy building is even more interesting if you take the Monorail into the area. The trains slipping between the buildings just adds to the museum itself. The monorail being a part of pop culture as much as the exhibits inside. There is no wrong way to discovery this museum. Take it in any way that you desire. Make your way through the maze of stairs, floors and exhibits. Again, no wrong way to explore. Level 2 seems to be the best start in my book here. You can branch off in any direction and make your way to what pulls you in. I had no set plan when I came here and started with the Central Galleries. This consisted of three exhibits: Massive: The Power of Pop Culture, Styled by the Streets: Black Women in Hip-Hop Fashion, and Indie Game Revolution. Of the three, I was enthralled by the Indie Game exhibit. If you want to waste some time here diving into games and sitting in front of screen, you can loose track of time. From there, I went towards the South Galleries. Exhibits here: Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction, Fantasy: Worlds of Myth and Magic, and Scared to Death: The Thrill of Horror Film. Each one of these exhibits can absorb a good chunk of time. Science Fiction delving into the worlds of space, robots, and mutations. Fantasy covering the realms of dragons, witches, and wizards. But for me, the horror section. Going down into the minds of vampires, serial killers, and zombies. The pieces they have in this section puts it over the top, and just in time for spooky season. Be sure to take in the scream booth, utilize the stairs here to make your way back to the main section where you will see the faces of the people that used this booth. I then went up to Level 3: Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music, Rebels + Icons: The Photography of Janette Beckman, and Sound Lab. Rebels + Icons is a multi level exhibit, the coolest part about this is the staircase to the exhibit. Making you feel like you are being teleported. Then you get to see all the amazing photographs by Janette Beckman. Perfectly paired selections, definitely take in the upper floor that deals with voting and it gives you a bird's eye view of the exhibit below. Sound lab is a time killer as well. Teaching you how to play the instruments to some familiar tunes, even on turntables. Never Turn Back, takes you from the start of African American music all the way to today. Touching on gospel to rap. Level 1: more like the cash out section. Containing Culture Kitchen, Sound + Vision Theater, and Vinyl Listening Bar. This is also where you head towards the exits. Be sure to check out the Museum Store, grab your souvenirs and head out. Plus here, you can reenter by keeping your ticket for the day. So if you needed to break away from here to do something else, you can always come back to finish up before they close for the day.

As a Seattle resident and RBCM member, I keep coming back because the museum is spectacular. While…read moreI was very disappointed to see the Old Town exhibit (one of the most incredible I've ever seen) removed during the museum's "decolonization" process, I believe that part of the region's history could have been thoughtfully presented alongside First Nations stories and culture rather than taken away entirely (like it or not, they are intertwined, warts and all). I just don't get it. That said, the RBCM continues to hit curatorial home runs. Its exhibits are consistently imaginative, engaging, and beautifully designed--whoever leads their creative direction is a bloody genius.

My husband and I are from The States. We are in town visiting family. We visited the Royal BC…read moremuseum and were very impressed! Senior discounts. The displays told a story from the dinosaurs all the way to modern Victoria. Everything was so thought out and interesting. The museum also had a limited time Egyptian display that was fascinating with tombs, everyday utensils and personal items and other artifacts. A lot of information of what was believed to be the afterlife. Highly recommended!

We were looking for a venue to host a celebration for about 60 people (and a venue that would allow…read morefood and beverages to be brought onsite), and I chanced upon the museum on 51st. They charge a very reasonable $100/hour and they provide the tables, chairs and linens. The room is part of the museum, but allows for 8 round tables and a buffet table. There is a kitchen area that you can use as well. The place is old, but has a lot of character. Guests are free to walk through the museum during their event. The museum is small, but speaks a lot about the city. There is no fee to enter, but donations are accepted.

We visited the new Marysville Historical Society Museum as we like to see what other Historical…read moreSocieties are doing with museums and collections. They have recently moved into their new and much larger location and are still setting things up, but have a great small museum display so far. The Norwesco Telephone Museum has incorporated with them so they have some collections space as well. It is definitely worth a visit.

If you have kids between 2-10 this is such a fantastic place to visit. There are so many activities…read morefor kids, whatever they like there is a place for them. Here is a quick list of what they offer Real Semi Truck cab Real tug boat Fish in an aquarium Dentist play room Construction play area Wooden toy train area A working crane Books A sensory room A doctors office A restaurant Craft areas A small fenced area for really young kids Just so much stuff here! It's all hands on and every time I've come my son has made new friends and found something new. This place is a gem! Definitely worth a visit!

This place is fabulous! So many activities and places for the children to explore! We will be back…read morefor sure!!

Nice museum with great guides. I didn't expect that there would be so many airplanes and other…read moremilitary vehicles. I would definitely recommend checking this museum out.

Very interesting exhibit. A gem in Skagit County. Kid friendly and knowledgeable and friendly…read morestaff.

There's so much to see in this little house. I'm particularly awed by the display of the submarine…read morecables which brought power to Orcas and the nearby islands. There are displays of cobblers and black smiths which are well preserved.

For a smaller museum, taking only about 20 minutes to walk through, it is a fantastic museum,…read moreshowcasing Orcas Island history. The docent that greeted us was friendly and informative, telling us that the museum was at one time six separate one-room residences that were dismantled and rebuilt to make this current museum. Full of many early and late century household items, placard's describing the way of life on the island, and has loads of interesting artifacts, photographs, and materials showing Orcas Island early community and civilization.

Wonderful place! Learn and grow experience…read more Staff is very nice. Kids and adults liked it as did I. Steve

What an amazing experience! We have been to the Seattle, Bellevue and Olympia Children's museum and…read morethis definitely amongst the top 2. The museum is definitely little smaller in size which helped me understand the no stroller rule unless medically required. What my kid and I enjoyed the most were - water play area - train track with toy trains and actual working toy train set and the train whistle - marble room, wish there were more marbles for the kids to play - the model airplane and the cargo hauler And lastly, the open area in the roof which we didn't go due to the weather. - air ribbon flow or whatever that's called and seems to be common in all children's museum - writing with light! That was new for me as well! - clean restrooms with toilets and washbasin for the kids to use! We came in late so the paid parking was easy to get, will need to plan for future! And also probably about the membership!

We love taking our crawling toddler to the FIG!…read more It has tons of activities for him to explore - stacking, climbing, music, interactive lights, a play kitchen. We are super appreciative of the space on rainy days when we want to give him a change of scenery. Plus we often see groups doing birthday parties here, which sounds like fun. Would recommend!

We LOVE the FIG! We have a membership because we go so often. There are so many unique activities…read morefor kids, and lots of room and supplies for imaginative play. We usually play once at each "station" and end up being there for a couple hours. New stations are sometimes added and others moved around, but some of our favorite features have been the vet clinic, the musical instruments, the farm section with a milkable cow, the arts and crafts room, the scarf wind tunnel, and the dark room with the interactive lights and feedback pad. And that's not even half of the stuff you can do there! Regarding the staff, they have been extremely kind and helpful any time I've asked a question or needed any assistance. It's a museum folks, not a first class airline cabin lol

First time visit, and yes, the main aquarium center is closed for the winter, but, such a charming,…read moreeducational place. Small gift shop when coming in and then stunning whale bones and displays ushers you forward! At the end, there's a kids-focused, hands-on experience. Looking at everything from marine anatomy to actual bones, fur and specimens. Take your kids or kids at heart here. Now!

Small wonderful Marine Science Center. Kids will especially enjoy this experience…read more The calendar of events, especially educational based, are so helpful for appreciating the special marine environment around Port Townsend. There is a small collection of marine life, including a full killer whale skeleton hanging from the ceiling. The staff here are wonderful. Come here to support marine science and the local community.