Veer off Vashon's main drag and immerse yourself in the island's history at this small but lovingly tended museum in a historic house. Permanent exhibits detail the island's history, from its original indigenous inhabitants to the early European colonists and the community of Japanese immigrants whose legacy on the island stretches back generations.
Vashon Heritage Museum
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