If you’re wondering how to spend these cold winter months, you’re in luck—this year brought an influx of incredible new heritage experiences to our region. Across King County, long-planned projects came to life as four much-loved heritage organizations moved collections, installed exhibits, and finally opened the doors to their new facilities.

Each one is an incredible feat! We’re proud to have supported them all through a myriad of grants over the years. Whether you’re entertaining out-of-town guests or need some solo time away from the shopping crowds, these newly opened heritage sites will keep you warm and inspired about the dynamic history of our region:

• • Wagner Education Center at the Center for Wooden Boats
    Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; free admission
  • Sea Mar Museum of Chicano/a/Latino/a Culture 
    Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; free admission
  • Highline Heritage Museum
    Open Tuesday through Sunday, 12:00 to 7:00 pm; $8 general admission
  • Burke Museum
    Open daily 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; $22 general admission