Despite the U.S. government's lack of acknowledgement of the Duwamish people/sovereignty, this longhouse and museum is a place where past, present and future kiss. Hope, resiliency, and healing ALL live here! An entire history/culture was nearly erased- but resiliency reigns in First Nations people! Do visit, with humility and curiosity. This is a sacred place.

They have a small bit informative exhibition about their tribe and it's history that I enjoyed, with a small store. They also accept donations. Even though this is the tribe that inhabited the Seattle area (which borrowed the name of their chief at the time), they are not federally recognized and can't benefit from the benefits of the treaties they signed. They also offer guided visits to the area, linking the land, the plants and geography to their history, which we really enjoyed (went with 3 young kids).

This place has been a blessing to me. Just walking into the doors you can feel the positive energy radiating throughout the entire building. The staff here are dedicated to helping others and they always strive to make the best impression. Cecile, Veronica, Jolene, Nancy, Olivia, Andrew, Daniel & the entire staff have personally gone out of their way to help me. It is difficult to find such a positive atmosphere anywhere these days but this is a place that makes a very big important impact on the lives of all native american people as well as people in general. I encourage everyone to stop by and learn about the culture of this beautiful tribe.

Duwamish Grounds: Duwamish Blend of new artisinal artisanal coffee beans (Medium Roast) available now at the longhouse gift shop, just in time for the holidays; And view ancient beverage making implements on display in the adjacent exhibit space; Free Admission.

I enjoyed the Longhouse's current exhibit. It's got a great selection of Duwamish artifacts and lots of good information about their history. But... I hesitate to write this lest it come off as insensitive. Although the tribe has had a really rocky past, there's a fine line between presenting historical injustices accurately and just being aggrieved. I think the Longhouse teeters off to the latter side of that line.

Small but very informative exhibition, nice community building and a giftshop with extraordinary things! Its a shame that this wonderful Place is so far away from downtown Seattle, where it should be! I recommend everyone to visit this Place!

I work there so I think it's awesome. Professional grade kitchen so you can serve food at your Event. It has a Museum, Art Gallery and Gift Shop.

Beautiful interior, full of heritage. Docent was knowledge and authentic. Gift shop well stocked and reasonable prices

Very informative. I learned so much about the Duwamish people and their journey through time. The exhibit was well laid out and the employees were super helpful... Especially Jake! He got us hooked up with the virtual experience, which was super cool, and also answered our questions about the Duwamish people and the injustices experienced due to the federal gov and also locally. I highly suggest anyone to give this place visit. I'll look to visit again when I'm in town, as I know they'll be updating the exhibit soon.

The Indigenous Market on Thanksgiving weekend was amazing. Beautiful to see so many tribes' varying art styles but all with incredible craftsmanship. The gift shop is nice too with educational and lovely artifacts. Hope to visit again some day.

What a wonderful place. Beautiful art, compelling historical displays, and a great gift shop. I wanted to buy everything. :)

The Longhouse is beautiful and well made. Very welcoming Tribal members greeted me. The staff there are knowledgeable of the Duwamish Tribe history and there are artifacts on display.

I have been to several events here and I love the atmosphere! The gift shop is so cute and I love contributing to the Duwamish Georgetown/ South Park community

This is a good place to come to learn about the Coast Salish culture, and the original people of this land. The Duwamish are still here, and they are fighting for federal recognition. Watch the documentary "promised land" and learn about how you can help. Entry is free, but make a donation.

Great artifacts on display with information about how the tribes worked with nature to live with the land. Quite a bit of literature with context on how the Duamish people were treated by settlers and how those injustices continue today. The building is beautiful and is a gathering place for the community. I'd recomend it for both visitors and newcomers to the PNW and long time residents.

This tribe is the lifeblood of the land we stand on. I am not indigenous but was introduced to duwamish culture at a very young age and have found my heart beating with them ever since. Every cultural center is incredibly important in the fight to be recognized. This land belongs to the indigenous communities and this center is a beautiful reminder of that.

Had celabration of life for two members there one being my son Jerry Lee Shelafoe and my second cousin Austin Shelafoe/Broadway. Both boy's where very much apart of the Duwamish tribe and where involved in dance and canao jerney

Negative experience. Was told to park in a separate area due to an ongoing event, and then was confronted about not being able to park there by someone presumably affiliated with center. The interaction was standoffish and not constructive. Would recommend avoiding.

Whether you have lived here your whole life or you are just visiting, a trip to the Duwamish Longhouse is a must. They have artifacts display, and the cutest little gift shop. Such an important piece of Seattle's history that so many forget about is the fact that, THE FIRST PEOPLE OF SEATTLE ARE STILL HERE!

The people descended from Chief Seattle’s mother have a meaningful and special Longhouse that will take you back to how they lived before colonialism and put you in Touch with their present efforts to be a federally recognized Native American Tribe.

They are awesome people there. You don't have to be Native to vist. I learned that the Puget Sound was Originally The Salish Sea.

Learn about Seattle's first inhabitants, the Duwamish Indians, in this beautifully crafted representation of a longhouse. A museum & meeting place for the precious Duwamish people that continue to live in their Seattle home. A difficult lesson of the mistreatment, all too familiar in Indian history; yet, a must-see.

Amazing place and should not be missed by tourists or locals.

This place is small and you might miss it, however if you stop and go in there are interesting artifacts and historic information, plus some really cool stuff in the gift shop. We loved it and I'll be back to get Christmas gifts for the family 😊

Fantastic, moving, informative and eye catching. Beautiful mini museum and longhouse gathering space. Tribal members and friends were happy to help with gift selection and explaination of artifacts and history. JUST AWESOME, a true jewel of our SEATTLE landscape. So glad i took a day off to explore and find this treasure. Proud to be a lifelong Seattle-ite and now know more of the true cultural history.

The Longhouse has a wonderful little cultural & historical display, as well as a small shop, and a beautiful space for gathering in a traditional way. It's a vital cultural institution for the City of Seattle and the other municipalities that are built on traditional Duwamish territory.

Many tribes have a longhouse. Longhouses today are used for traditional ceremonies, tribal events, and funerals. This longhouse has exhibits of traditional regalia and tribal art. I have never seen a gift shop in a longhouse though.

A small, cozy community center. Part museum, part gift shop, part reception hall. Provides a basic overview of the Duwamish tribe, their culture, and their history.