Poulsbo Historical Society & Museums

Poulsbo Historical Society & Museums Open all week: Maritime Museum at 19010 Front St NE and Heritage Museum at 19020 Front St NE See our website for full information.

We operate the Heritage Museum and Library at 19020 Front Street NE (Mon, Wed-Sat from 10-4), the Martinson Cabin Museum in Nelson Park on Lindvig Way in Poulsbo (Sat. 10-4), and the Maritime Museum and Gift Store is open daily except Tuesdays 10-4 at 19010 Front Street NE in downtown Poulsbo. In addition, we offer walking tours of downtown Poulsbo for groups of 4 or more. We also offer history's

mysteries programs at the Martinson Cabin for school and civic groups. If you visit and have the time, please leave us a review!

Gyotaku Fish Printing — Labor Day!Monday September 7th, 11am-3pm, Heritage museumJoin us Monday, September 7, on the Her...
09/01/2026

Gyotaku Fish Printing — Labor Day!

Monday September 7th, 11am-3pm, Heritage museum

Join us Monday, September 7, on the Heritage Museum Lawn for a hands‑on Gyotaku painting experience. Create your own fish‑print shirt using this traditional Japanese art form. $10 per shirt — all supplies included. Perfect for families, kids, and anyone who loves art and maritime history. Drop in anytime between 11 AM–3 PM!

Come check out September's C.H.A.T. Program: Discovering the Mosquito Fleet: One Model at a Time!CHAT: Conversation. His...
08/31/2026

Come check out September's C.H.A.T. Program: Discovering the Mosquito Fleet: One Model at a Time!

CHAT: Conversation. History. Archives. Treats.

Discover the story of the Mosquito Fleet—the small ships that once connected our local communities before roads and bridges! This CHAT program highlights Puget sound Maritime’s virtual exhibit on 10 specific Mosquito Fleet ship models, drawing from our own artifacts in collaboration. Learn how these vessels shaped daily life and regional growth through stories, photographs, and local history!

We can't wait to see you there!

Tuesday, September 8
11:00am
Maritime Museum
19010 Front Street
Poulsbo

🪼 Item of the Week: The Seagull with a French Fry! This hungry little troublemaker has landed in our shop and comes in ...
08/23/2026

🪼 Item of the Week: The Seagull with a French Fry!
This hungry little troublemaker has landed in our shop and comes in socks, hats, and—my personal favorite—an adorable stuffed animal.
Perfect for anyone who’s ever had a seagull steal their snack.

Grab yours before it flies away!

Found at the Maritime Museum Gift Shop!

19010 Front St NE
Poulsbo, WA, 98370

Experience the beauty of Gyotaku, the traditional Japanese method of fish printing.Join us Labor Day, Monday Sept 7, on ...
08/21/2026

Experience the beauty of Gyotaku, the traditional Japanese method of fish printing.
Join us Labor Day, Monday Sept 7, on the Heritage Museum Lawn for a creative afternoon of art and history.
Design your own wearable print — $10 per shirt.
All ages welcome; no experience needed.

Heritage Museum
19020 Front St.
Poulsbo, WA, 98370

Volunteers Needed: Please contact Anastasia if you are interested. [email protected]

Volunteers Needed!👻 Ghosts in the Graveyard – Volunteer RolesOctober 24th, 2026 • Vinland GraveyardBecome a Ghost Host a...
08/20/2026

Volunteers Needed!

👻 Ghosts in the Graveyard – Volunteer Roles
October 24th, 2026 • Vinland Graveyard

Become a Ghost Host and help bring local history to life for visitors. Volunteers can sign up solo or with a partner/spouse. Each Ghost Host portrays a real person or family buried at Vinland and shares a short 2–3 minute story about their life.

Ghost Host roles include:

Character Portrayal — represent a historical figure from Vinland and greet visitors as they arrive at your gravesite

Short Bio Presentation — deliver a 2–3 minute story about your character; we’ll help you research and prepare

Visitor Engagement — answer simple questions, guide guests through your character’s history, and help create an immersive experience

Optional Partner Roles — host as a duo to portray couples or family members buried together

This event is fun, educational, and a wonderful way to share Poulsbo’s history with the community.

If you are interested in being a Ghost Host for Ghosts in the Graveyard please contact Judy Driscoll at [email protected] by September 1.

It might be a little early for Halloween… but we couldn’t wait. Pouls‑Boo is here to haunt your wardrobe—in the best wa...
08/19/2026

It might be a little early for Halloween… but we couldn’t wait.
Pouls‑Boo is here to haunt your wardrobe—in the best way.

Our brand‑new Pouls‑Boo design just dropped, created for the community that loves to keep things fun, festive, and a little spooky.
Available only online, and only for a limited run.

Kick off spooky season early and show your Pouls‑Boo spirit.

https://poulsbo-historical-society-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/halloween

Item of the Week: Peppermint Charms JewelryA piece of history you can wear. Peppermint Charms, a small artisan studio ba...
08/16/2026

Item of the Week: Peppermint Charms Jewelry

A piece of history you can wear. Peppermint Charms, a small artisan studio based in Vancouver, WA, transforms century‑old Mason jars into stunning handcrafted jewelry. Each charm begins as a fragment of glass from a 100‑year‑old jar, carefully cut, polished, and set into a modern design. It’s heritage you can hold—local craftsmanship paired with authentic historic material.

Take home a bit of history with jewelry that preserves the past while shining in the present.

Found in our Maritime Museum Store.
19010 Front St NE
Poulsbo, WA, 98370

Item of the Week: VivaLife Sealife BraceletsThese dainty two‑string bracelets feature charming Sealife designs—from play...
08/09/2026

Item of the Week: VivaLife Sealife Bracelets
These dainty two‑string bracelets feature charming Sealife designs—from playful otters to graceful manta rays. There’s a style for every ocean lover.
Pick yours up at the Poulsbo Maritime Museum for only $5.95! Open 10am-5pm everyday.

Poulsbo Maritime Museum
19010 NE Front St
Poulsbo, WA, 98370

Address

PO Box 844/19020 Front Street NE
Poulsbo, WA
98370

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+13605163975

Website

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