[cid:238551b9-b5bc-4a00-bc40-a873959d43fd] Contact Zachary Sokolik Telephone 253.858.6722 ext. 5 Email marketing@harborhistorymuseum.org Website www.harborhistorymuseum.org MEDIA RELEASE March 29, 2019 HARBOR HISTORY MUSEUM SWITCHING TO SUMMER HOURS IN APRIL Extended Hours Means More Opportunities to Visit the Museum Gig Harbor, WA – As we get ready to turn the calendar from March to April, so too is it time to for the Harbor History Museum to open its doors for more visiting opportunities. Beginning in April, Harbor History Museum will be operating under its Summer Hours. The Museum will be open Tuesdays–Saturdays 10 am–5 pm and Sundays 1–5 pm. Thanks to support from the City of Gig Harbor, admission to Harbor History Museum continues to be complimentary for all general public visitors through 2019. The Museum offers 7,000 square feet of galleries showcasing the rich heritage of the Gig Harbor peninsula. Unique artifacts, video kiosks, hands-on exhibits, and a small theatre bring Peninsula history to life in our permanent galleries. Along with a variety of educational and family programming, supporters of the Museum can look forward to exciting exhibits in both our Lobby Gallery and Special Exhibition Gallery. “Bomber Boys: Portraits from the Front” will be on view through June 2, 2019 and will be followed by “Recent Acquisitions: The Sutt Native Basket Collection” which will be on display beginning in late June. The Harbor History Museum plans to add “The Lost Footage” ­– the previously unreleased video of the 1940 Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse (as seen from the Gig Harbor side) that has recently captivated the community – to its permanent gallery in the coming months. ### Image credits: Harbor History Museum by Harbor History Museum About Harbor History Museum: Harbor History Museum creates opportunities to experience the heritage of the greater Gig Harbor communities by collecting, preserving, and sharing the rich history of the area. Our vision is to be the cornerstone that provides a gathering place and a sense of identity for our community. Founded in 1964, the Gig Harbor Peninsula Historical Society dba Harbor History Museum opened its new facility in 2010. The museum campus includes an 1893 fully restored one-room school house; a 65-foot fishing vessel currently under restoration; 7,000 square feet of exhibition space; and a 900-square foot library, research and meeting room. The Museum provides a variety of public education programs. Our core educational program is the Pioneer School Experience (PSE), which serves over 1,400 students every year. Led by a trained “School Marm,” the children experience a pioneer school classroom complete with lessons, recitations, music, recess, and lunch. Our permanent exhibit features professionally designed exhibitions, larger-than-life experiences, and opportunities for hands-on exploration of our region’s rich history and unique heritage. Artifacts, video kiosks, hands-on exhibits, computer interactives, and a small theater bring Peninsula history to life in our permanent galleries. In addition, the Museum provides 3-5 special exhibits throughout the year so there is always something new to see and experience for our members and visitors. WINTER HOURS (November – March) – Wednesdays–Fridays 10 am–5 pm, Saturdays 10 am–4 pm. SUMMER HOURS (April – October) – Tuesdays–Saturdays 10 am–5 pm, Sundays 1–5 pm. ADMISSION – Complimentary Admission for all visitors courtesy of the City of Gig Harbor. CONTACT – 253-858-6722, www.HarborHistoryMuseum.org, Marketing@HarborHistoryMuseum.org Zachary Sokolik | Marketing & Development [1492535243651_image001.png] marketing@harborhistorymuseum.org<mailto:alphilddd@harborhistorymuseum.org> 4121 Harborview Drive Gig Harbor, WA 98332 253-858-6722 ext. 5