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
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.