Programs & Events

Join us for our events! Fun for all ages!

This weekend is the grand opening for our upstairs exhibit at the Heritage House!

Buy a Brick

Leave your mark on Poulsbo and buy a brick for a foothold in Poulsbo’s history! The deadline to order is December 2.

Make Memories While Making History!

Your dedication and support are crucial to our mission, and we would be thrilled to have you join our team of volunteers. Whether you have a few hours to spare each week or are looking for a more regular commitment, there is a place for you with us.

Our Old House Campaign

Can you help us purchase the historic Nilsen-Sonju house?

Poulsbo Historical Society & Museums

Bringing the Past to Life

Our mission is collecting, recording, preserving and exhibiting the history, heritage and culture of Poulsbo and the surrounding communities. We offer four museums (the Heritage Museum and Maritime Museum on Front Street, the Archive and Resource Center at City Hall, and Martinson Cabin on Lindvig Way) as well as historical walking tours of downtown Poulsbo. All four museums are free of charge.

Join Our Team!

We are hiring an Executive Director, click the button to view our job description and apply today!

We always look to fill volunteer openings throughout the year at our various locations.

Maritime Museum Hyak

Poulsbo Maritime Museum

19010 Front Street NE
Downtown Poulsbo

Regular Hours
Daily, 10AM – 4PM

Summer Hours
(June/July/August)
10AM – 5PM

Heritage Museum

Heritage Museum

19020 Front Street NE
Downtown Poulsbo

Regular Hours
Daily, 10AM – 4PM

Summer Hours
(June/July/August)
10AM – 5PM

Martinson Cabin

Martinson Cabin

317 NW Lindvig Way
Nelson Park

Regular Hours
Saturdays, 10AM – 4PM

Summer Hours
(June/July/August)
10AM – 5PM

Poulsbo City Hall

Archive and Resource Center

200 Moe Street NE
Downtown Poulsbo

Regular Hours
Thursdays, 10AM – 2PM
And by appointment

Season’s Greetings!

Please note our upcoming Holiday closures:

  • Thanksgiving Day (all day, Thursday, November 28)
  • Christmas Day (all day, Wednesday, December 25)
  • New Year’s Day (all day, Wednesday, January 1)
  • Thursday, January 2 (all day)

We will close early (at 3pm) on the day before Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve.

Many thanks to our corporate sponsors!

Blue Sky Printing
Hill Moving Services
Humanities Washington
North Kitsap Self Storage
Port Madison Enterprises
Poulsbo Rotary club
Visit Kitsap Peninsula