Karshner Museum

Karshner Museum is a natural history museum in Puyallup that holds thousands of objects, including artifacts from Native American cultures and South Pacific islands. The exhibits are organized to show the material culture and history of these regions through different display areas.

The museum was founded in the 1930s to honor a family member and preserve the history of Native American peoples. This establishment created an important cultural institution that has served the region for nearly a century.

The museum displays objects from Native American cultures and Pacific island peoples that visitors encounter while exploring the exhibits. Carved masks created by master artisans from British Columbia form a notable part of this collection.

The museum is open during school weeks and offers special family visiting days on certain weekends throughout the year. Plan your visit by checking the schedule in advance, as hours follow the local school calendar.

The museum is operated by a local school district, making it the only institution of its kind in the country. This unusual arrangement means it functions as both a preservation site and a teaching tool for the community.

Location: Washington

Inception: 1930

Website: http://karshnermuseum.org/history.htm

GPS coordinates: 47.19350,-122.29000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:23