Welcome to the

San Juan Historical Museum!

Explore

Visit the James King farmhouse and its outbuildings.

See the original

San Juan County jail.

Tour the Scribner cabin that was home to a shipbuilding family.

Explore the Museum of History & Industry to learn about the fishing, logging, farming, and lime industries on the island.

Research

Visit the Etta Egeland Resource Center. Our staff can search the photo archives, oral histories, family files, documents, and other resources for you to learn about your past and the history of San Juan Island.

Contact us to make an appointment.

Participate

Help the museum preserve the island’s history

Become a member

Volunteer your time

Make a donation

We look forward to sharing the Island’s history with you!