Children's Museums

Job Carr Cabin Museum

Name: Job Carr Cabin Museum
Address: 2350 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403, Tacoma, WA, US
Telephone: (253) 627-5405
Rating: 4.8

★★★★☆ 4.8 (55 reviews)

📍 2350 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403

📞 (253) 627-5405

🌐 www.jobcarrmuseum.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	10 AM–2 PM
Saturday	10 AM–2 PM
Sunday	Closed

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About Job Carr Cabin Museum

History exhibits in replica 1865 cabin. A to-scale replica of an 1865 frontier home, this museum offers history exhibits about the city. Job Carr Cabin is a to-scale replica of Tacoma's first non-Native permanent residence, built in 1865, making it historically significant to the city's founding. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 55 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: History Museum
Focus: Tacoma settlement history and youth education
Hours: Spring: Fridays & Saturdays 10am-2pm
Location: Old Town Park, 2350 N. 30th Street, Tacoma, WA
Best For: All ages, school field trips and families

💡 Did You Know?

🏛️Job Carr Cabin is a to-scale replica of Tacoma's first non-Native permanent residence, built in 1865, making it historically significant to the city's founding
⭐The museum offers innovative interactive programs including traveling trunks and traveling storytimes that bring Tacoma settlement history to communities beyond the physical location
🏛️The museum is celebrating a 25-year anniversary with Tacoma Heritage Days, indicating it has been operating as an educational institution since approximately 1999
⭐The museum maintains a 4.8-star rating across 55 reviews, with visitors consistently praising interactive elements like pioneer toys and canoes that engage young children aged 3-5

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Call ahead at 253-627-5405 to schedule your visit, as spring hours are limited to Fridays and Saturdays 10am-2pm. This ensures you don't arrive during closed hours.
💡Young children (ages 3-5+) love the interactive elements like the canoe and pioneer toys in the cabin replica. Plan at least 1-2 hours to let kids explore hands-on while guides explain how early settlers really lived.
💬The museum offers pay-as-you-can pricing and accepts Culture Pass, making it an affordable option. Check if you qualify for either program to minimize costs.
💡Take advantage of guided experiences like the walking tours of Old Town Tacoma led by the director—these provide deeper historical context and often connect you to nearby landmarks like St. Peter's Church (Tacoma's oldest building).
💬Free street parking is available on N. 30th and N. 29th Streets above Old Town Park where the cabin is located, so plan accordingly and note the parking area when you call to schedule.