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Grand Re-Opening Weekend | April 3–5, 2026 Celebrate the Newly Imagined Museum of Art + History with all-new exhibits on the theme of Home, major accessibility upgrades, a new children’s play space, and an exhibition with works by Martha Worthley. Sneak Preview April 3 (members + donors), free community celebration April 4, and free Family Day April 5.

This month, JCHS is hosting a  special membership drive  with exclusive perks for all new and renewed memberships. It is a great moment to join or to gift a membership to someone you love. Joining now helps shape the future of a welcoming, accessible museum rooted in local art, history, and community.   Member benefits include: ·   Unlimited free admission  to the Museum of Art + History and the Rothschild House ·  Invitations to  member-only events  and behind-the-scenes pre

Celebrate the return of the beloved Holiday Extravaganza with JCHS and KPTZ 91.9FM - Saturday, December 6, 2024

Join artist Kim Kopp for an intimate evening in conversation about her new mid-career retrospective, A Practice of Noticing on Tursday, November 13.

This Halloween, the Museum of Art + History invites you to experience Halloweekend @ JCHS, a celebration that blends local history, spooky stories, and festive family fun.

13692 Airport Cutoff Road (Highway 19) Saturday, October 11 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Free Guided Collections Tours Every Half Hour Artifact...

On the first Saturday of every month, the Museum of Art + History opens its doors for Free First Saturday, offering free admission to visitors from 11AM – 7PM.

We're thrilled to host this Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau presentation by Harriet Baskas: "Weird, Wonderful, and Worrisome Objects in Washington State's Museums."

MAY: Several upcoming programs, including our popular History Hikes, annual Membership Meeting, summer walking tours, and a special co-presented play with Key City Public Theater! Read below for more details.

On Saturday, May 10 at 7PM, Key City Public Theatre will present a one-night-only performance of Carmelita: A Vindication for the Unwritten: Or How to Write Yourself Back into History. Even better—a portion of ticket sales purchased with the code HISTORY will be donated to JCHS to support our work connecting community, art, and heritage!

At JCHS, we believe that art + history should be accessible to everyone. Whether you're a local resident or just visiting, there are...

Tuesday, April 1 3:30PM – 4:30PM (drop-in) Jefferson County Library (Humphrey Room) 620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 Join us for...