Hours:
Thursday – Sunday
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Members get in to the museum for free!
Purchase tickets online or drop-in to the admissions desk.
Your tax-deductible gift brings local stories to life!
Help us run a fun and effective Museum!
More ways to visit:
- Researching our collections – Friday’s by appointment only.
- Regular Gallery Tours available (limit 10 people) by appointment only
- Private Behind the Scenes Tours (limit to 10 people) by appointment only
- Private event room rentals. $75 per hour, minimum 2 hours. 20 people. This includes private behind the scenes tours sharing unheard stories.
News:
Current Exhibits:
On-site, we have 43 exhibits representing the stories of the Highline area.
Nepantla: Painting the Space In-Between
Onview from: April 3rd – July 2nd 2026 Artist Reception: May 1st 2026 5-6:30 PM Location: Highline Heritage Museum 819 SW 152nd St. Burien, WA 98166 Nepantla is a Nahuatl (Aztec language) term describing “being in the middle” or “the space in the middle.” Popularized by Chicana writer and scholar
BELONGING Exhibit
Co-Curation: Highline High School StudentsWindow Exhibit at Highline Heritage Museum – January 2026
with love, Burien
Anna Sullivan | Pidge PostJanuary – March 2026 Join us for the reception – February 6, 2026
Highline School District Timeline
Permanent exhibit on site at Highline Heritage Museum.
Upcoming Events:
Events
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Lawrence Hatter: The American Revolution’s End and an Empire’s Beginning
Highline Heritage Museum 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, United StatesWhen: April 18th, 1pm Where: Highline Heritage Museum Conference Room Description: Could the American Revolution have been both a fight for human liberty—and for empire and dominance? Explore the strange
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7Stories: Foolishness — No Foolin’
Highline Heritage Museum 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, United StatesWho hasn’t been held captive by a powerful story? 7 STORIES is a night of storytelling — to build community, empathy, and celebrate our diversity. Each 7 STORIES night has a theme and storytellers
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Math in the Ocean
Highline Heritage Museum 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, United StatesJoin Teacher Nikki in learning about Math in the Ocean, a free hands-on activities event for kids and families! The event takes place on April 25, from 10:30 - 11:30am.
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Beyond Land Acknowledgements: Settler Stories, Rematriation, and Reimaging How We Think About Home with Dr. Natasha Varner
Highline Heritage Museum 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, United StatesJoin historian Natasha Varner for a talk and workshop designed to explore the questions: How did we come to be settlers in the places we call home? How can we
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Let’s Explore Washington!
Highline Heritage Museum 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, United StatesJoin Teacher Nikki and Sami the Salmon in learning about Washington state, a free hands-on activities event for kids and families! The event takes place on May 5, from 2
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7Stories: Oh, Mom!
Highline Heritage Museum 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, United StatesWho hasn’t been held captive by a powerful story? 7 STORIES is a night of storytelling — to build community, empathy, and celebrate our diversity. Each 7 STORIES night has a theme and storytellers
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7Stories: On the Road Again
Highline Heritage Museum 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, United StatesWho hasn’t been held captive by a powerful story? 7 STORIES is a night of storytelling — to build community, empathy, and celebrate our diversity. Each 7 STORIES night has a theme and storytellers
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7Stories: Animal Tales
Highline Heritage Museum 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, United StatesWho hasn’t been held captive by a powerful story? 7 STORIES is a night of storytelling — to build community, empathy, and celebrate our diversity. Each 7 STORIES night has a theme and storytellers
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7Stories: Karma
Highline Heritage Museum 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, United StatesWho hasn’t been held captive by a powerful story? 7 STORIES is a night of storytelling — to build community, empathy, and celebrate our diversity. Each 7 STORIES night has a theme and storytellers
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7Stories: Lessons Learned
Highline Heritage Museum 819 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, United StatesWho hasn’t been held captive by a powerful story? 7 STORIES is a night of storytelling — to build community, empathy, and celebrate our diversity. Each 7 STORIES night has a theme and storytellers