MUSEUMS

Mason County is one of the nation’s important logging and shellfishing regions. Long before the European settlers, the first people valued their relationship with plants and marine resources. This natural and cultural history are reflected in the thoughtful archiving at local museums.

Squaxin Island Tribe Museum

Library & Research Center

150 SE KWUH-DEEGS-ALTXW, Kamiche

(360) 432-3839

Skokomish Tribal Museum

80 North Tribal Center Rd, Skokomish Nation

(360) 426-4232

Mason County Historical Museum

(360) 426-1020 | 427 W Railroad Ave, Shelton Artifacts from timber, shellfish, farming, and early pioneers. Access to materials including photos, tapes, letters, diaries, and newspapers.

Matlock Museum

(360) 490-6036 | 3115 Matlock-Brady Rd, Elma Open during events or by appointment.

Dalby Water Wheel

6940 WA-106, Union Wheel was originally part of a cable car system in Seattle and was brought to the waterside town of Union by Ed and Ethel Dalby. The wheel generated enough electricity to power their home and several cabins until the 1940s.

Allyn Church

E. 18510 SR 3, Allyn | (360) 275-3568

Established in 1909, the Allyn Historic Church is Allyn’s oldest building.The landmark's mission is to provide a meeting place for community groups, weddings, religious services, art shows, bazaars, and more.

McReavy House Museum

Constructed in 1890, this Victorian mansion sits atop a hill in Union overlooking the Hood Canal. Believed to be one of the earliest extant houses on the canal, it was home to John McReavy. McReavy prospered as the principal lumberman on Hood Canal from 1870-1893, served in the Territorial Legislature, and was a signer of Washington’s Declaration of Statehood. McReavy played a key role in Union City’s development and was engaged in the construction of the hotel, wharf, sawmill, store, Masonic Lodge and church. 19