Our Living History

Engage: By providing exciting and innovative displays, the Vashon Heritage Museum stirs curiosity and engages its visitors with expertly curated exhibits supported by knowledgeable docents.
Educate: With access to the wealth of knowledge collected through the VMIHA, the Museum educates its visitors by providing an accurate reflection of our community’s history and its place in the Pacific Northwest.
Inspire: The Vashon Heritage Museum inspires visitors by celebrating our shared heritage, connecting the past and present, and demonstrating how history influences our future.

Preserving Our Heritage

Community History: In collecting and compiling documents and artifacts that reflect the unique heritage of Vashon-Maury Islands, the VMIHA maintains a continually evolving, expertly curated, and accurate repository of our community’s history.
Preserving The Past : The VMIHA highlights the universality of the human experience, by preserving and conserving Vashon-Maury Island’s diverse cultural, social, and natural history, from first peoples to present day.
Accessible To All: By providing a rich Museum experience and maintaining well-functioning facilities the VMIHA ensures Vashon-Maury Island’s stories and collections are available to all, both in-person and online.

2026 Kids' Cruise (Virginia V)

Come aboard the educational kids cruise to Blake Island. Join local experts on birds, history, boats and geology while onboard the historic steamer.