Bainbridge History Museum - Landmarks Map

A brief ferry ride from Seattle, Bainbridge Island hosts a rich history as diverse as the communities that call this island home. Whether petroglyphs and pickleball, street dances and shipbuilding, berries and the Buy Nothing Project, canoes and Coast Artillery Corps, industries and immigration, cookbooks and Chilly Hilly bike rides, Bainbridge holds an astounding—and storied—history for an island our size. 

To piece together the island’s complete history, a visit to the Bainbridge History Museum is essential! Housed in a 1908 schoolhouse, the Museum tells the story of the island from its origins through its eras of logging, shipbuilding, and farming. Open daily, our exhibits offer a comprehensive look at the diverse communities that have contributed to the island’s identity, making it a fascinating stop for anyone curious about the island’s past.