Karshner Museum, Natural history museum in Puyallup, Washington.
The Karshner Museum contains more than 10,000 items, including Native American artifacts and collections from South Pacific islands.
Dr. Warner M. Karshner and his wife established this museum in 1930 to honor their son Paul, who died from polio at age 17.
The museum maintains exhibits of Native American heritage, including eight masks carved by Master Carvers from British Columbia.
Visitors can explore the museum during school hours and attend special Family Days scheduled monthly on weekends.
The Karshner Museum stands as the only natural history museum in the United States owned and operated by a local school district.
Location: Washington
Inception: 1930
Website: http://karshnermuseum.org/history.htm
GPS coordinates: 47.19350,-122.29000
Latest update: April 23, 2025 19:12
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