Hidden gems - Museums in Federal Way, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Museums in Federal Way

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Federal Way. This list contains 85 places from Museum category.

Sort results by

Best

Top rated

Most reviewed

Hidden gems

Worst rated

Recently discovered

🆕

Search radius

1 km 2 km 5 km 10 km 30 km 50 km 100 km 250 km

Within Federal Way

Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum

Museum

5.00 (11 reviews) (~18.43 km from centre)

Peninsular Railway & Lumberman's Museum At Simpson Industrial Park SIP

Museum

👍👍 Last logging Railroad in the US, but they are planning to make it a museum!

5.00 (9 reviews) (~71.24 km from centre)

Centralia Old-time Music Campout

Museum

5.00 (8 reviews) (~80.4 km from centre)

Michael P. Anderson Statue

Museum

5.00 (5 reviews) (~23.03 km from centre)

Art! by Aaron Hooley

Sculpture

5.00 (5 reviews) (~36.39 km from centre)

Ballard Locks Visitor Center, Museum and Gift Shop

Museum

👍 I was surprised by the exhibits upstairs. Though small, it was very thorough and informative, and best of all, free. Gift shop was stocked and staff was very pleasant. There were even brochures for other activities in the area. Definitely worth a pop in.

4.90 (103 reviews) (~39.49 km from centre)

Jester Auto Museum

Wedding venue

👍👍 Wow what beautiful cars.also went there for st Patrick's craft fair. It was cool. Wish we gotten there earlier but got earrings.

4.90 (72 reviews) (~89.77 km from centre)

Chief Sealth gravesite

Cemetery

👍👍 Beautiful gravesite which had a bunch of fresh flower arrangements on it on a random Sunday. Interesting other graves as well, including many unknowns. Historical wooden church across the street (gravel free parking area behind it). Large trees in cemetery. Grave has handicap parking spot and a...

4.90 (62 reviews) (~49.13 km from centre)

Fort Flagler Historical Museum

Museum

4.90 (29 reviews) (~90.88 km from centre)

The Unity Museum

Museum

👍👍 This is a very interesting museum with a very different perspective on the Pacific Northwest- a history of under represented minorities. In addition it chronicles one Faith's earnest efforts to bring about equality for all for the last 150 odd years. I especially enjoyed the Native Americans of the...

4.90 (17 reviews) (~38.69 km from centre)

Western Forest Industries Museum

Museum

4.90 (14 reviews) (~67.8 km from centre)

Pacific Seas Aquarium

Museum

👍 Great small aquarium included with your ticket or membership to the PDZA. Super tight/ busy on Labor Day, made it hard to enjoy the species and aquatic habitats. Hammerhead sharks, rays, and jellyfish were some of our favorites. Will have to visit when the kids are in school for a more thorough expe...

4.90 (11 reviews) (~13.61 km from centre)

CWB Boathouse

Museum

👍👍 Head straight here for Lake Union floating fun!

4.90 (7 reviews) (~34.88 km from centre)

Port Townsend Aero Museum

Museum

👍👍 This place is super cool, the staff here are extremely knowledgeable and listening about how they help youths learn about aircraft’s and how to repair them is incredible, this museum is a true blessing to the community

4.80 (118 reviews) (~89.77 km from centre)

Heritage Hill Airpark

Museum

👍👍 Great place for Armed Forces Day!

4.80 (96 reviews) (~22.8 km from centre)

Gallery Erato

Art gallery

👍👍 Love this place with my husband 💕

4.80 (78 reviews) (~31.82 km from centre)

Kitsap History Museum

History museum

Exhibits on Kitsap's history including a timeline, a replica of Main Street circa 1919 & artifacts.

4.80 (63 reviews) (~35.41 km from centre)

Dupont Historical Museum

History museum

4.80 (56 reviews) (~32.61 km from centre)

Sea Mar Museum of Chicano/a/Latino/a Culture

Museum

👍👍 Visited the museum today October 2, 2023..The Seamar Chicano museum provides a timeline on the migration of Mexicano farmworkers into Washington state. The exhibit focuses on the farmworker and then into Chicano activism at the University of Washington, the Seattle community and the development of...

4.80 (45 reviews) (~22.64 km from centre)

Tenino Depot Museum

Museum

👍👍 Absolutely love this place. More a “house of local historic artifacts” than a museum full of information you read, this place has tons of interesting items inside and outside! In the quaint town of Tenino’s historic railroad depot, the museum also houses a 1920s printing press which is still used to...

4.80 (43 reviews) (~64.24 km from centre)

« Previous page
Next page »

Tip: Click on the rating to open it on Google Maps

Hidden gems: Museums in Federal Way, United States