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Above is a historic photo of the Carlisle II, below is a photo of the Carlisle II, today.

The Kitsap Peninsula and its many communities are proud of their diverse and rich history, heritage and culture. You find wonderful the Suquamish Museum alive with Native American history and tradition that is still part of many community events and activities.



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You can learn about our famous Mosquito Fleet at the Kitsap County Historical Society & Museum in downtown Bremerton and the Sidney Museum in Port Orchard...you can even take a ride the one of the original Mosquito Fleet Boats that travels everyday between Bremerton and Port Orchard.

We've also added a new Military Museum & Memorials section our our website listing more than 32 locations.

You'll also find a fun Kids Discovery Museum on Bainbridge Island and in Poulsbo you can learn all about "Little Norway" at the Poulsbo Historical Museum.



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Kitsap is also very famous for its Naval history including the USS Turner Joy, Naval Museum, and popular mothballed fleet of aircraft carriers. A favorite of children of all ages is the Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport.

For an overview of local history visit our history section with information on:

Or for those researching their own history - check our listing of cemetaries on the Kitsap Peninsula.


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Bremerton

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Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum
257 4th Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
360.373.2992
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World famous puppet museum and children's thearter. Puppets from around the world including marionettes, hand puppets, rod puppets and more that equal the 1,000 unit collection enjoyed by children and adults today. Visit there website to learn more about exhibits and performances.

Bainbridge Island

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Bainbridge Island Historical Society & Museum
215 Ericksen AVE NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
206.842.2773
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The Bainbridge Island Historical Museum encompasses a research library, permanent and rotating exhibits, and a growing collection of cultural and historical photographs and artifacts.

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Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial

This Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial is an outdoor exhibit commemorating the internment of Japanese Americans on Bainbridge Island. It is located on the south shore of Eagle Harbor, opposite the town of Winslow on Bainbridge Island.

Bainbridge Island

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Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
100 Ravine Lane NE Suite 210
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
206.842.4451
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The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art is an educational institution whose mission is to engage a diverse population with the art and craft of our region and our time.

Bremerton

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Bug Museum & Nature Gift Shop
1118 Charleston Beach Rd West
Bremerton, WA 98312
800.870.4284
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The Bug Museum just opened on June 1, 2011! Check out our cool live bugs, Touch-a-Bug Workshops and more. Fun for the whole family!

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Chief Seattle

Chief Seattle, a hereditary leader of the Suquamish Tribe. . .

Bainbridge Island

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Classic Cycling Store and Museum
740 Winslow Way E (by the ferry)
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
206.842.9191
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Home of some of the most famous bicycles in the history of the sport. The vintage cycle collection spans the late 19th through the mid 20th century. Classic Cycle is also the bike rider's bike store for new equipment, and all the latest in gear and advice! This is a destination cycling store and museum all rolled into one fantastic location, and it is within a very short walk from the BI ferry terminal. Stop by soon!

Bremerton

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Evergreen Children's Theatre & Aurora Valentinetti
257 4th ST
Bremerton, WA 98337
360.373.2992
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The Evergreen Children's Theatre presents 4-5 plays a year for children and their families, and operates the Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum.

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Harborside Fountain Park
Pacific Avenue
Bremerton, WA

The Harborside Fountain Park includes the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Memorial Plaza dedicated to shipyard workers and shipyard founder, Lt. Ambrose Wycoff. On the other side of the ferry terminal is the Louis B. Mentor Boardwalk which includes the memorial for the USS Franklin CV-13, the Vietnam icon USS Turner Joy, and at the end of the marina stands the Lone Sailor Statue.

Keyport

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Keyport Saltwater Park
Keyport, WA

The Keyport Saltwater Park houses an old memorial anchor that dates back to 1942. Directly across the street is the Naval Undersea Museum where guests may explore and learn about life under the sea, torpedoes and underwater exploration.