Art

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Military

The Locks & Ship Canal were built over 100 years ago as a Commercial Navigation Route to Develop the City of Seattle. The Locks still contribute over $1.2 Billion/yr. to the Seattle economy and are the Nation's busiest. However, no fees are charged and funding comes from the Federal Government (not Seattle).

Art

A collection of Camp Fire memorabilia including uniforms, awards, pictures, scrapbooks, early crafts. All articles are donated by Camp Fire alumni or their families. Displays show Camp Fire's 85 years as a youth organization in the Puget Sound.

History

Specialized

Historical Society

•to provide on-going education in genealogical research techniques.

AKCHO (Association of King County Historical Organizations) is a meeting place of ideas. Serves as forum for issues that confront museums, historical societies and heritage matters. Provides speakers on historical and technical matters, workshops and shar

Anthropology, Children's, Culture, History, Natural History, Nature Centers

The Burke Museum creates a better understanding of the world and our place in it. The museum is responsible for Washington State collections of natural history and cultural heritage, and for sharing the knowledge that makes them meaningful. The Burke welcomes a broad and diverse audience and provides a community gathering place that nurtures life-long learning and encourages respect, responsibility, and reflection.

Botanical Garden

On the grounds of the Locks are the Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens. When the Locks were being constructed, the Corps of Engineers hired botanist Carl English to transform the gravel dug up from the Locks' construction into an English style botanical garden. For 43 years, Mr. English labored on the seven acres of the Gardens. The results of his work are one of Seattle's beauty secrets. Most of the Gardens consist of lovely landscaping on slopes overlooking the Locks. A portion of the Gardens has lovely flowering perennials mixed with shrubbery in a bright, formal garden display of color and textures.

Culture

Art

Specialized

Experience Music Project celebrates and explores creativity and innovation as expressed through American popular music and exemplified by rock 'n' roll.

History