Karshner Museum

Paul H. Karshner Memorial Museum

Location of Karshner Museum
Established	1930
Location	309 4th Street NE, Puyallup, Washington
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Website	Karshner Museum

The Karshner Museum, also known as Paul H. Karshner Memorial Museum , is a natural history museum located at 309 4th Street NE, Puyallup, Washington. It is one of the only museums owned by a local school district.

History

The museum was founded in 1930 by Dr Warner M. Karshner and his wife in honor of their son, Paul, who died of polio. It initially consisted of Karshner's private collection of 10,000 items including Native American artifacts. It has grown to include items from South Pacific islands as well as a Dale Chihuly glass exhibit.

The museum is managed by the Puyallup School District and is an active part of the curriculum through fifth grade. It is open during school hours and during monthly "Family Days" on weekends.

Repatriation

In 2009, the museum helped repatriate funerary items from its collections to the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Washington and the Wanapum Band.

External links

• Karshner Museum
• Puyallup School District museum page