PERMANENT EXHIBIT

A Story of Vashon . . .

A decade in the making, Vashon Heritage Museum’s Permanent Exhibit open – July 2024.

This immersive experience invites visitors to explore the rich tapestry of Vashon Island—from its earliest inhabitants to the present day. Step back in time to the age of the formation of the island and the large and small creatures that roamed the island through time. Meet the sx̌ʷəbabš Indigenous community who have called Vashon home since time immemorial. Through interpretive listening experiences, visitors can immerse themselves in the Twulshootseed language, or try their hand at traditional basket weaving, Guests can engage with interactive displays in each gallery, gaining a hands-on understanding of Vashon's evolution, included learning about animal paths that evolved into modern roadways and historic focal points, the first contact between cultures, the rise of the Big Four industries (mining, logging, shipbuilding, and agriculture), and the transformative impact of World War II, as well as exploring the post-war era and the gentrification and activism that defines island life today.

Join us on this journey through time.