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5 of Olympic Peninsula’s Nature Centers and Museums for Kids 𓆉 𓆝 𓆡

July 21, 2025

The Olympic Peninsula is full of nature centers and museums perfect for families to enjoy. Here is a list of the most well-reviewed locations to check out. Do you know of another great location to add to this list? Contact us!


1) Port Angeles Fine Arts Center 🖼️


2) Dungeness River Nature Center 🌱

  • Adjacent to Olympic National Park, Dungeness River Nature Center is full of wildlife, exhibits, and a beautiful park. 

  • Cost: Free admission and parking.


3) Port Townsend Marine Science Center 🐳

  • Gallery
    • Currently themed "The Nature Journals of Carolyn Woods." Visitors are invited to sketch illustrations seen throughout the gallery. 
  • The Whale on the Warf
    • Down the block from the gallery, you can get up close and learn about a complete 42′ skeleton of a gray whale named Gunther, on permanent display at Union Wharf in downtown Port Townsend! 
  • Cost: Free admission and free parking


4) Feiro Marine Life Center 🪸

  • View marine life, experience touch tanks, use a microscope, and many sea life displays!
  • Cost: $6 Adults, $5 ages 3-17, free ages 2 and under. Free 2 hour parking.


5) Port Townsend Aero Museumᯓ ✈︎

Check out a variety of historical aircrafts right by the Jefferson County International Airport!

  • Cost: $12 Adult, $7 ages 7-12, free ages 6 and under. Free parking.


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