We visited Forks for my birthday in September and if you're planning a Twilight-themed trip, my…read morebiggest piece of advice is to check the hours of everything far in advance (especially if you're making the trek from out of state)! We just barely made it before closing, and they were so busy they actually added an extra group for the reservation, we got literally so lucky. This museum is clearly loved by the Twilight community and is honestly any fan's dream to see all of this in person. It's smaller than I expected, but still incredibly cool and absolutely worth the stop.

Came here with Jaric after a 3-hour commute from Olympia, and it was a bit underwhelming with the…read morevery little amount of items here. They only feature the wardrobe from the actual movie sets, which was presented in a way where it helped you remember which scene that they derived from. They also had that 60-pounds scary ahh animatronic "Chuckesme" doll that they got rid of after one feature lolol ... they even had the werewolf cardboard stand-in that they used to cgi over for Jacob and the other werewolves featured in the movies. Something that I thought was super neat was that they used white mannequins to signify human, and grey mannequins to represent the non-human characters. There truly is not much at this museum, but they worked with what they got and made the appearance still gave me in awe. In order to go here, u need to sign in for a 15-minute time slot with the staff person at the front of the location. Come by a couple of minutes before so that you could reserve a spot. They only let 10 people total per time slot, but it is free admission! There are also a bunch of filming locations nearby by walking distance that you can check out while you wait to go into this museum. They brief you on how it will work for your museum visit, but the staff was soooo sweet. Making sure that each visitor understood the history and significance of everything and everyone featured in this museum. Increases your appreciation for the art, even if you are not a fan of the franchise, like myself. Staff is so passionate about their job that you cannot help but want to learn more about it. Staff also willing to take pictures for u! Thank u to that guy, jack, for his many many many donations to this museum !!

don't usually review gift shops, but Native to Twilight Gift Shop really stood out…read more Forks is such a small, community-driven town, and you can feel that the moment you walk in. The staff was incredibly welcoming and open--one of the women working there took the time to chat with us, recommend places to eat, nature spots to check out, and even pointed out cool bugs to look for (which honestly made the whole experience feel very local in the best way). I ended up having such a great conversation with her--just genuinely kind and sweet energy. Also, if you're a magnet person... this place is dangerous. They have a really great selection--not just Twilight-themed, but also Port Angeles, La Push, Lake Crescent, and the surrounding areas. My family spent way too long deciding. It's one of those spots that feels less like a tourist stop and more like a reflection of the town itself. Definitely worth popping into while you're in Forks.

The people who work here are extremely kind and helpful! This shop feels like a slight extension…read morefrom the Forever Twilight collection across the street. I was hopeful to grab some fun Twilight souvenirs to bring home to my friends, but didn't care much for the options. It seems like they didn't have rights to actual movie merch. The best part of this shop is the cardboard cutout photo op. You can be Bella next to Edward and Jacob, which leaves lots of guests in giggles. They offered other souvenirs beyond Twilight stuff that matched the region. Things felt normally priced for a souvenir store.

I was here for Upstairs Downstairs a production from a local improv theater company. It was lovely…read more A whole bunch of fun in a beautiful castle!! Wow! This place is cool! I recommend a visit here if you can swing it. So nice! Lots of history of course. When it was built, the tower was the highest place anyone could stand in Victoria.

Such a beautiful castle! We enjoyed every minute of our visit. The billiards room was my favorite…read morebut there's so much to see! I didn't expect to find a castle in Victoria, Canada but I'm so happy we did! You should definitely go!

Royal British Columbia Museum on 675 Belleville Street ,Victoria,BC…read more This is a great place to visit I We estimate that for us to visit each museum in detail, would take us at least two to three days with no doubt!

This is one of the best museums ever with amazing exhibits on the history and diversity of Victoria…read moreand British Columbia as well as the best natural history exhibits I have seen. I have been to natural history museums in Washington DC, Chicago, New York, and London and never seen exhibits other than at a zoo where I felt like I was part of the habitat they were in.

The Rainforest Arts Center is located in Forks, Washington and is managed by the City of Forks. It…read morecontains a great room that is available for rental as well as a couple of retail rooms. When we were here, the retail room was the Forever Twilight in Forks Collection. They have free tours every 15 minutes and is operated by the Forks Chamber of Commerce. It contained authentic costumes worn by the actors in Twilight (both bought at auction and loaned), translated books with the most unique covers, and other memorabilia and decoration from the movies. If you're going to Olympic National Park or are a big Twilight fan, chances are you will pass by Forks. Make a pit stop to check out this multi-functional space and other attractions in the area.

Beautiful exhibits and such a fun way to spend an afternoon. We were lucky and got to see felting…read moreart being completed. All the various exhibits were different and the staff was warm and welcoming.

Great collection of art and displays. We enjoyed our afternoon stroll through the space.read more

Came here to get briefed on the Twilight film locations and the staff here was sooooo welcoming so…read moreknowledgeable and passionate about the franchise on where to go, what to see, and who to find to get a tour where they had memorabilia featured in the movies and books. It was impressive how much information that the staff could remember to then pass on to each visitor with the same enthusiasm , even though they briefed this so many times. I consider it mandatory to come here to the visitor center so that you can better plan your Forks, Washington trip as a twilight fan or Twihard. Quite a bit of parking here, too!

We spent about a half hour learning about the history of Forks through timbering. Lots of…read morehistorical information on the area. The pictures in the back were the coolest part. It shows how they made trees into post offices, houses and other things. Upstairs you can see a fire tower. Other information on the history of forks like the movie theater, bars and other businesses in the area. Worth a stop if you want to learn a bit about how timbering has changed over time and the tools they used to do it.

Had to make time to visit their outdoor 5 acre sculpture garden. There are so many items to look…read moreat. Some weird, some cool and some whimsical pieces. You had to look up and down every few steps to not miss something. I found it cool that they also had inspirational signs as well as ones asking questions, inviting guests to think about deeper things. Some items apparently are designed to decay with the forest. Not all items had signs to describe the art or even give it a title. You just had to roll with it.

This was one of the highlights of our trip to the Olympic Peninsula. Hot summer day and just had…read morean amazing time hiking around Hurricane Ridge. I was reading my Frommer's guidebook to look for things to do around Port Angeles and it mentioned this place. I'm not the biggest fan of contemporary art, but this was amazing and FREE! We only spent a couple of minutes inside the fine arts center, because the outdoor sculpture garden was out of this world. Nestled under a canopy of trees were all sorts of modern sculpture, a lot of it whimsical, hanging from the trees, suspended in the air, and blending into the environment. It was everywhere and you almost felt like you were on a scavenger hunt. What a fantastic way to introduce my kids to art. We all had a blast wandering around the woods looking for the next discovery. My favorite sculpture was the collection of sweaters on a hillside (see photo).

Miniature world was one of my favorite things I did in Victoria BC. I loved looking at all the mini…read morefigurines and the detail and craftsmanship that went into creating these miniature dioramas. I spent about an hour here and it was really cool that they had themed areas. I will say that a lot of families come here with children, so that felt a little bit overstimulating at times. If you come here, try to come during off hours maybe to try and get a more quiet experience.

My nine year old son really enjoyed the "Miniature World" attraction. Miniature dioramas of World…read moreWar II, US Civil War, Battle of Britain, and Napoleonic battles were hand constructed and painted. The history of Canada, Vancouver Island, and the Trans-Canadian Railroad were also displayed. Other miniature dioramas displayed science fiction scenes, fairy tales, scenes from literature, and the circus. The final wing was all miniatures of King Arthur and Knights of the Round Table. Well worth the nominal price of admission if you are on holiday with your kids.

update :: John asked me to post my idea of what his floats…read morelook like at our place. He is the Master in BeachCraft.

A gem of a museum -- I've never seen anything else like it. So glad that we spotted it in our…read moremotel's guide because we almost missed that it exists or glossed over the name without realizing how neat it is.