Coast Artillery Museum

200 Battery Way, Port Townsend, Washington 98368 USA

Independent

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“History from the late 1800s”

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 1800s 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 daily from noon to 4 p.m., with extended hours Memorial Day through Labor Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Reviewed by
Amie B.

January 15, 2019

Great little museum but rich in history and stories. It's only a $4.00 worthwhile entrance fee. It puts everything in perspectove on what you see as you go exploring the batteries at the park. We... Read more

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Kristy R.

January 05, 2015

To start, I was shocked it is only $4.00 to get in and free for young kids. I'm used to paying insane museum fee's ($15-$20 per person) by where I live. Anyway, this place was neat! It is not... Read more

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Barb B.

July 04, 2007

Cool little museum that shows the history of Fort Worden. The old videos of the big guns being loaded and shot from the batteries make the whole visit worthwhile. After watching these films, walk... Read more

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