Anacortes Museum

The Anacortes Museum, founded in 1958, explores the history of Fidalgo and Guemes Islands through exhibitions, research and public programs. The collections found inside include more than three thousand photographs and negatives portraying the area's maritime heritage. The Museum houses a collection of over six-hundred charts and maps. This collection includes a large number of railroad maps, town plats, nautical charts and an extensive collection of fish trap maps. A large number of ship's plans can also be found in the Museum.

Location: 1305 8th St Anacortes, Anacortes Washington 98221 Telephone 360-293-1915

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: Tri-Cities Family Expo Pasco January 29 thru January 30 Holiday Home Tour Peninsula December 13 Lantern Tours at the Fort Vancouver continuing Lantern Tours at the Fort Vancouver continuing The Messiah Wenatchee December 6

Other upcoming events include: Holidays at the Beach Long Beach November 27 thru November 29 Harvest Wine Tour Clark County November 27 thru November 29 Broadway on the Edge: Avenue Q Yakima February 17 thru February 18 Red Wine and Chocolate, Yakima Valley Yakima February 13 thru February 15 Lake Chelan Winterfest: Fire & Ice Chelan January 15 thru January 18