Early explorers sought the elusive Northwest Passage.
Farming was crucial to the Island economy until the 1940's.
Water transport pivotal to Island history.
A busy center for ship building and repair.
The Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Museum is located at 10105 Bank Road in the town of Vashon. The building was originally a Lutheran Church built in 1907 and subsequently used as the home for Vashon Allied Arts and the Vashon Children's Centre. The Museum houses a permanent exhibit, periodic special exhibits, a History Resource Room, and an extensive archive of island photographs and other materials.
The Heritage Museum is open on Wednesday’s from 1:00-3:00 pm and on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
