FREE! Look for the puffer fish at the back window. Museum is free and or donation.read more

On our little day trip to Port Gamble, I had encountered many places that I was just too scared to…read morego into. I admit, I'm not use to that kind of town (as pretty as it may be). Of Sea & Shore was located in the general store that they have there. The actual store was packed but we were the only two who checked out the museum at the time. Needless to say, it was pretty interesting! Probably one of the highlights of the trip. They have a nice collection of a large variety of sea animals (which I have an interest in. They just look so much like aliens!) And they give you the explanation of most of the creatures there, so you'll definitely learn something! I really suggest anyone who goes over to Port Gamble to check this museum out. Especially anyone with children! It's a great experience and who can argue with the price being free?!

Love this cute little town! There is so much to see and do for a few hours. There are plenty of…read morerestaurants with a variety of food choices. Cool old historic buildings to see. A definite must stop is the General Store. It is huge inside with a cafe, museum, restrooms, ATM and tons of gifts. We thoroughly enjoyed walking around this town. We had lunch at Butcher & Baker Provisions, and it was excellent. Their cakes and cheesecakes are delicious! Highly recommend stopping here while in the area.

Port Gamble was not part of the original adventures, but after talking with Norma Jean at the…read morebotanical gardens, it had my curiosity peaking, historical old lumber port town and beaches... I was in! Upon arriving, seeing the beautiful old houses, a cute authentic general store, and amazing views of the sound, I couldn't wait to explore it further. Plenty of parking, I headed down to check out the beach, on the way seeing that during the summer season, there are kayak rentals (another reason to return) what made the beach interesting, besides a ton of seashells, was that it was adjacent to where the town in the old days had their dump and landfill, so over time, the old glass was finding its way onto the beach, Cool stuff! A little bit like the glass beach near Fort Bragg, Cali. Definitely enjoyed walking through the town, appreciating the buildings and houses and history. They have guest houses for rent, there was a wedding going on, so that's another venue available, lots of gift and art shops and a cute Tap House I'll review as well. A fun historical place with great views of the Sound to add to adventures in the area. God bless and Cheers!

So much fun. We really enjoyed our time there. Spent about 1:45 minutes. You could spend more or…read moreless time but we felt this was perfect.

Highly recommended!! We had such a fun time. Be prepared to…read moretake a lot of photos. Staff are around to assist with ideas too. Perfect date night or night out with your friends. You're definitely gonna spend over an hour if you're like us. If you knew in town or a local like us, it's a good way to get out and try - see something new :-)

So glad we decided to come here. Touring the lighthouse was a pleasant surprise and a treat. It was…read morea beautiful day for the beach!

Nothing like walking along the beaches of the PNW and seeing otters, seals, and eagles. Beautiful…read moreviews across the Sound to Seattle, Everett and the gorgeous mountain ranges on a clear day. There's the beach entry and then the wood trail from the south. Both are easily accessible but the beach has more parking. I'm still awaiting the day we walk and there's orcas swimming by with some humpbacks.

Drove past this place on the way to Cascades NP and said ohhhhh we gotta stop. Obsessed with the…read morebig foot lore and this guy was so fun to talk to. It's an absolute MUST stop. Ask him about his journal of all the stories people have told him. We loved reading through people's experiences.

I'm writing this review because when we saw this little roadside attraction online, it seemed like…read morean awesome stop that we were all excited about. However, when we arrived, it was nothing like I expected. People who are considering stopping here need to understand that this is a private residence and the "museum" is some stuff that this gentleman has in his driveway and garage. They need to think about how comfortable they will feel pulling up to a stranger's house and asking them to wander around in their garage. Turns out I did not feel comfortable with that at all. We checked lots of different review sites before stopping here and everything said it was dog friendly because it's mostly outside. As soon as we pulled up to the location the vibe immediately felt off.. I asked if everyone was sure they wanted to do this and no one else seemed to have an issue, so everyone tumbled out of the van and I grabbed our small dog. As you walk up the driveway there are cute decorations in the front yard and driveway area to look at but I was no more than 5 ft from the sidewalk when I heard a large dog barking behind the fence. Our presence really seemed agitate the dog so I stepped back a bit. Just after the dog began barking, the man who lives in the house came out and asked us if we wanted to check out the garage. I hesitated because I did not want to walk further up the driveway with my dog and he proceeded to make some tactless comments. It was incredibly awkward. My husband was already up the driveway at that point and headed into the garage behind him, but I decided this was not for me and I did not feel comfortable so I went back to the van to wait with my pup. When everyone returned to the vehicle just a few minutes later they said there was some cool stuff in the garage but that the guy was a little odd (which I was already aware of because of his previous behavior) and I guess you'd have to be to turn your house into a sasquatch shrine. As we were driving away, my husband told me he had given the guy $10 because he was commenting under his breath about people stopping but not making donations and in my personal opinion, the whole thing was a little cringe. There are lots of little, independent museums that have hours and charge a small entrance fee. That is perfectly fine, but the way this is set up and the boorish personality displayed by the "curator" made it an unenjoyable stop for me personally. I hope this review is helpful to anyone considering visiting, and I genuinely hope that anyone who does visit has a lot more fun and a more enjoyable experience that I did.

What a great asset to this community and fun place to visit! Was able to touch a starfish and a sea…read moreanemone, but brrrr the water was cold. Quite the variety of sea creatures in a small space and we got to see the octopus in her new habitat (she does like to hide out).

One star for terrible rude volunteers. They just were concerned with the rules, repeating the rules…read moreover and over to my child, as she was trying to explore the touch tank. My daughter is a gentle sensitive soul, who is a rule follower. We don't need volunteers hovering over us. We couldn't even stay in the touch tank room because they kept saying hurtful things. The staff/volunteers need training in child development. They kept stating rules to us, assuming that she was going to do wrong and make the wrong choices. We were simply there trying to explore and enjoy our time as a family on spring break. The volunteers ruined our visit. We would never go back!

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!

I love orcas, and I love this museum. Great video, great information, and a good time…read more Chair lift available, bathrooms were clean, chairs for sitting all around, and the employees were friendly. Check the schedule before going.

It was quite a small museum. When you enter, you are in the gift shop. From there you purchase…read moreadmissions which I believe was $12 then head up the stairs to the museum. There were some interesting things to look at but I expected more. We spent about 20-30 minutes in the museum.

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.

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.

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!