Olympia Arts + Heritage Alliance Museum

08/21/2026

A peek behind the scenes of our forthcoming exhibit "The Evergreen Effect." What else will our sleuthy interns find in the The Evergreen State College Archives and Special Collections? The exhibit, exploring how the The Evergreen State College shaped Olympia, launches September 10.

08/10/2026

Maritime History Walking Tours launch this weekend! Don't miss your chance to explore Olympia's rich maritime history and working waterfront.

Sites include the Canoe Journey Mural, Percival Landing, Oyster Shelters, the 4th Avenue Bridge, Harbor House, the Parthia tugboat, the Port of Olympia, and more!

Tours are less than 1.5 hours and under two miles on flat terrain.

**Friday tours feature an abbreviated version of the above content, plus an extended experience at Port of Olympia, including a behind-the-scenes tour inside the Port of Olympia Marine Terminal. Photo ID Required for ages 17+

Learn more and purchase tickets at www.olyaha.org/events-1 or scan the QR code.

08/08/2026

Come visit us today for Washington State Museum Day! Snag 10% off all annual memberships, plus FREE COOKIES!

This Saturday is Washington State Museum Day! Visit between 10am-4pm for complimentary refreshments (including these yummy cookies from Puyallup-based WOW Baking Company) and 10% off all annual memberships! Available on site for Saturday only.

Be sure to also visit our friends at Olympia Historical Society Bigelow House Museum and Olympia Tumwater Foundation for more museum fun!

08/07/2026

The salmon have spawned at ! It's the Water is now home to these gorgeous felt fishies, created by Janice Arnold and on loan from Hands On Children's Museum. Plus, you can make your own salmon finger puppet! Come check it out!

08/06/2026

This Saturday is Washington State Museum Day! Visit between 10am-4pm for complimentary refreshments (including these yummy cookies from Puyallup-based WOW Baking Company) and 10% off all annual memberships! Available on site for Saturday only.

Be sure to also visit our friends at Olympia Historical Society Bigelow House Museum and Olympia Tumwater Foundation for more museum fun!

07/31/2026

Wishing a peaceful canoe landing and happy potlatch to Nisqually Indian Tribe and visiting tribes!

Image from by Denny Hurtado

07/23/2026

We love reading
all your thoughts on our wish wall! The installation will be up through August 9. Be sure to come by for an infusion of thoughtfulness, hope, and humor, and leave a wish of your own for America's next 250 years.

America250 Made By Us

07/10/2026

Exciting news! We just launched a new membership program featuring flexible levels and exclusive perks, like freebies, discounts, and members-only opportunities. It's never been easier to support Oly AHA!

With your membership, you're not just supporting a museum, you're:
• Preserving Olympia’s rich heritage
• Supporting local artists & storytellers
• Creating meaningful moments for families and friends
• Ensuring equitable access to arts, cultures, and history by KEEPING ADMISSION FREE for everyone

Learn more: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/olympia-arts-and-heritage-alliance-museums-memberships