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Historic Homes & Buildings

• Rothschild House Museum
  Located at the Corner of Franklin & Taylor Streets
  Step through the kitchen door of the Rothschild House and step back to the 1800's. D.C.H. Rothschild, or the Baron as he became universally known, was born in Bavaria in 1824. After traveling extensively around the world and engaging in several business enterprises, he settled in Port Townsend in 1858 and began Rothschild and Co. Mercantile, selling varied merchandise. The house is open for tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, May through September.  more...

Museums & Galleries

• Ancestral Spirits Gallery
  701 Water Street • Port Townsend, WA 98368
  360-385-0078
  Offers fine North American Native art. more...  map

• Coast Artillery Museum
  Fort Worden State Park
  The Coast Artillery Museum was established to preserve and interpret coast artillery history with special emphasis on the harbor defenses of Puget Sound as they existed and functioned from the late 1800's to the end of World War II. Among the collections and artifacts, visitors will see a three-dimensional scale model of Battery Kinzie showing the design and structure of the massive fortifications and the emplacements for the two 12-inch disappearing guns that were kept in readiness for possible attack from 1910 to 1943. The museum is open weekends in May from noon to 4 p.m., and daily Memorial Day through Labor Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Earthenworks Gallery
  702 Water Street • Port Townsend, WA 98368
  360-385-0328
  Donald and Cynthia Hoskins established the gallery in 1977. Over the years, Earthenworks has earned a wonderful reputation and won awards recognizing it as one of the top one hundred art and craft galleries in America. Although contemporary art and crafts are emphasized, much of the artwork enhances a more traditional environment, as well.  more...  map

• Gallery 9
  1012 Water Street • Port Townsend, WA 98368
  360-379-8881
  This gallery showcases the works of 32 unique local artists and artisans. The collection of original art includes oil, pastel, watercolor, photography, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, fiber arts, ceramics, enamels, fine woodwork, drums, carvings and glass.   map

• Kelly Art Deco Light Museum
  2000 Sims Way • Port Townsend, WA 98368
  360-379-9030
  This museum offers a rare glimpse of the years 1928 to 1938. At the museum, they display over 400 fixtures including hanging chandeliers, wall sconces, and table lights.  more...  map

• Max Grover Gallery
  820 Water Street (Upstairs) • Port Townsend, WA 98368
  360-385-3037
  Open Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This gallery contains new original paintings, illustrations, signed children's books, cards and jewelry by Max Grover.   map

• Pacific Traditions
  637 Water Street • Port Townsend, WA 98368
  Located in the Lobby of the Waterstreet Hotel
  360-385-4770
  Open daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., this gallery offers a unique collection of work by Northwest Native artists. Coast Salish, Nui-cha-nulth and Haida curios available through carved masks, sculptured dolls, porcelains, wall plaques, limited edition serigraphs and bentwood boxes.   map

• Port Townsend Aero Museum
  Located at the Airport
  360 531-0252
  The Port Townsend Aero Museum is the Pacific Northwest's newest and most exciting aviation museum.  more...

• Port Townsend Gallery
  715 Water Street • Port Townsend, WA 98368
  360-379-8110
  Member artists utilize studio space in the gallery while fulfilling their monthly administrative and sales responsibilities. Only original work, including un-mounted portfolios, may be shown. The current membership includes a number of unique watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel and silk painters, ceramicists, sculptors and metal smiths. The gallery features a group show, with work changing monthly.   map

Science & Technology

• Port Townsend Marine Science Center
  360-385-5582, 800-566-3932
  The Port Townsend Marine Science Center is an educational and scientific organization devoted to understanding and conserving the marine and shoreline environment. Through its various programs the PTMSC: creates active and involving educational experiences, provides exhibits, programs and publications, provides citizen science opportunities and much more. more...

Tours & Cruises

• Brisa Charters
  360-385-2309
  An elegant experience cruising the waters of Puget Sound. They offer day sailing, specialty cruises, weddings are performed and food & beverages are provided.  more...

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

• FairWinds Winery
  1984 Hastings Avenue West • Port Townsend, WA 98368
  360-385-6899
  FairWinds Winery is committed to producing non-mainstream varietals along with more well-known wines and pricing them affordably. FairWinds is the only Washington winery to produce Aligote (a white Burgundy) as well as Lemberger, Blush, Mead, Gewurztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab/Merlot and Port. A tasting room is available Memorial Day to Labor Day. more...  map

• Port Townsend Brewing Co.
  330 C 10th Street • Port Townsend, WA 98368
  360-385-9967
  Port Townsend Brewing Co. offers a tasting room and beer garden. You can choose from over ten ales on tap. They offer beer to go in 1/2 gallon jugs, or 22 oz bottles. A limited menu is offered. more...  map

• Sorensen Cellars
  274 Otto Street, Building 'S' • Port Townsend, WA 98368
  360-379-6416
  Established in 1998, Sorensen Cellars is a small family winery dedicated to the limited production of premium wines at affordable pricing. They offer two labels, Sorensen, being the premium label, and Townsend Bay oriented towards fun and value.  more...  map