Gig Harbor (Wash.) Official Visitor Guide for 2016

attractions | the gig harbor waterfront
Historic Netsheds
As early as 1910, Gig Harbor’s first
netsheds began appearing along the
waterfront. These simple structures,
many constructed with rough, handhewn
fir were used by local fishermen
to store nets and fishing gear.
As the town grew, many netsheds
were displaced by new development
and commercial marinas. Today,
only 17 netsheds along the western
shoreline remain, but Gig Harbor Bay
still boasts the largest inventory of
historic netsheds on the Puget Sound.
Gig Harbor BoatShop
The BoatShop is a 501(c)3 nonprofit
organization dedicated to preserving
the historic Eddon Boatyard and
its traditional uses to perpetuate
and build awareness of the cultural
livelihoods on Gig Harbor’s working
waterfront. Gig Harbor BoatShop
hosts monthly music events, a Family
Boat Building Program, a Community
Boat Restoration Program, a small
craft livery (boat rental) service and
various marine and water safety
workshops throughout the year.
3805 Harborview Drive
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
253-857-9344
gigharborboatshop.org
hours
Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
boatyard open to the public
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Harbor History
Museum
At the museum on the historic Gig
Harbor waterfront, you will find
top-rate exhibitions, larger-than-life
experiences, and lots of opportunities
for hands-on exploration of the
region’s rich history.
4121 Harborview Drive
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
253-858-6722 office
harborhistorymuseum.org
hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.
Monday: Closed
Holidays: The museum is closed New Years
Day, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving,
Christmas Day and Dec. 26.
admission
Members: Free
Adults: $7
Military/seniors (65 and older): $6
Youth 7-17: $5
Children 6 and under: Free
THURSDAYS
3pm - 7pm
June 2nd - August 25th
Skansie Brothers Park
Gig Harbor
FRESH | HEALTHY | LOCAL
fruits & vegetables | flowers | meats & seafood
prepared food | artist demos | live music
kids activities | cooking demos | & more!
Easy access from Jerisich Dock & the Gig Harbor Trolley!
Key Peninsula
Historical Society
and Museum
Key Peninsula Historical Society and
Museum is located just a short drive
from Gig Harbor, on the beautiful
Key Peninsula and offers a glimpse
of yesterday with displays on
commerce, community, and schools
in the early days. The Key Peninsula
Historical Society is dedicated to
learning about and preserving the
local history of the greater Key
Peninsula area. It also offers campers
at Penrose Point State Park regular
programs on its history from Native
Americans to when it became a state
park. This will be the fourth year of
presentations in the amphitheater.
They will take place on June 18, July
16 and Aug. 20 in 2016.
THANK YOU TO OUR
PREMIER SPONSOR
A PROJECT OF THE
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