Job Carr Cabin Museum

Job Carr Cabin Museum JCCM uses Job Carr's story to open the door to Tacoma's history for students and our community. We hope you'll visit us soon.

Job Carr Cabin Museum is housed in a replica of Tacoma's first permanent non-Native residence, on land that traditionally belonged to the Puyallup people. It was built in 2000, near the original site of Carr’s frontier home. Through our interactive living history museum and programming, we educate students and visitors about the people, industries, and events that shaped our neighborhood – and Tac

oma as a whole. We aim to portray an accurate account of Tacoma’s non-Native settlement's history and its effects. If our regular hours don't work with your schedule, call the Cabin to set up a time that will. Admission is FREE, but we do accept donations! Make a donation at https://www.jobcarrmuseum.org/support-the-cabin

It's National Ocean Month and we're celebrating Tacoma's maritime heritage! Tacoma Heritage Days: MaritimeSaturday, June...
06/02/2026

It's National Ocean Month and we're celebrating Tacoma's maritime heritage!

Tacoma Heritage Days: Maritime
Saturday, June 13
10 am - 2 pm⁠
2350 N 30th St in Tacoma's Old Town Park⁠
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06/01/2026

Make a toy boat and test it on the water at the Museum's June event!

Tacoma Heritage Days: Maritime
Saturday, June 13
10 am - 2 pm⁠
2350 N 30th St in Tacoma's Old Town Park⁠

05/28/2026

Celebrate Tacoma's Maritime Heritage at the Museum's June event!

Tacoma Heritage Days: Maritime
Saturday, June 13
10 am - 2 pm⁠
2350 N 30th St in Tacoma's Old Town Park⁠

On 6/13, try out a variety of maritime activities at Job Carr Cabin Museum in partnership with Foss Waterway Seaport and Tacoma Boat Builders.

Tacoma has a long history of maritime heritage. Learn more at the Museum's June event! Tacoma Heritage Days: MaritimeSat...
05/27/2026

Tacoma has a long history of maritime heritage. Learn more at the Museum's June event!

Tacoma Heritage Days: Maritime
Saturday, June 13
10 am - 2 pm⁠
2350 N 30th St in Tacoma's Old Town Park⁠
https://www.facebook.com/share/1GwA9VbeP7/

Postcard view of Ships At Old Town Tacoma, Washington, ca 1908. From the Tacoma Public Library image archives.

  that May is Historic Preservation Month, and Job Carr Cabin Museum was just recognized by the City of Tacoma for Outst...
05/26/2026

that May is Historic Preservation Month, and Job Carr Cabin Museum was just recognized by the City of Tacoma for Outstanding Achievement in Partnerships in Preservation.

The annual Historic Preservation Awards recognize the critical work of community members to enhance and preserve Tacoma’s unique character through outstanding heritage related efforts. Thank you to the city for highlighting our museum's efforts to cultivate partnerships with other organizations, as well as local businesses and artists. Partnerships are critical to our museum's success!

City of Tacoma Government, Tacoma Historic Preservation

https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/planning-and-development-services/historic-preservation/may-is-historic-preservation-month/

05/25/2026

Tacoma has a long history of maritime heritage. Learn more at the Museum's June event!

Tacoma Heritage Days: Maritime
Saturday, June 13
10 am - 2 pm⁠
2350 N 30th St in Tacoma's Old Town Park⁠

It's National Maritime Day! Be sure to save the date for our next Tacoma Heritage Days event when you can explore the mu...
05/22/2026

It's National Maritime Day!

Be sure to save the date for our next Tacoma Heritage Days event when you can explore the museum and try out maritime activities in partnership with Foss Waterway Seaport and Tacoma Boat Builders.

Tacoma Heritage Days: Maritime
Saturday, June 13
10am - 2pm
Tacoma's Old Town Park, 2350 N 30th St
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This is a free all-ages event with crafts, games, and demonstrations.
Foss Waterway Seaport Tacoma Boat Builders

Have you seen the crabapple trees in bloom along N 30th St in Old Town Tacoma? In spring, crab apples bloom fragrant whi...
05/21/2026

Have you seen the crabapple trees in bloom along N 30th St in Old Town Tacoma? In spring, crab apples bloom fragrant white or pink flowers attracting bees and butterflies.

You can learn more about the Pacific Crab Apple in a nature zine published by our friends at Tacoma Tree Foundation. We have zine copies available during the museum's open hours, Fridays and Saturdays 10am-2pm.
Tacoma Tree Foundation

It's   and a great time to exchange a children's book in the Museum's cabin library. Stop by Old Town Park anytime to ta...
05/20/2026

It's and a great time to exchange a children's book in the Museum's cabin library. Stop by Old Town Park anytime to take a book or leave a book.

Summer will be here soon and we are pleased to welcome local children's book authors to share their books at our Summer ...
05/19/2026

Summer will be here soon and we are pleased to welcome local children's book authors to share their books at our Summer Storytime series.
Save the date for these fun and free events in Tacoma's Old Town Park!

Summer Storytime with local authors at Job Carr Cabin Museum
Thursdays, 10am
Beginning June 25

Address

2350 N 30th Street
Tacoma, WA
98403

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+12536275405

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