The Log House Museum is a small local history museum at 3003 61st Ave SW in Alki, Seattle. Set in a 1904 log building that once served as a carriage house for the Fir Lodge, it explores the early history of Alki and the Duwamish Peninsula. Indoor exhibits change over time, and artifacts are displayed outside. Guides can add context as you look around, while fact cards let you explore at your own pace. Allow about an hour to read the displays and browse the gift shop.
A log building with an Alki story
The museum occupies a turn-of-the-century log structure built in 1904. It was originally a carriage house for Fir Lodge, a prominent home on Alki Beach. The lodge belonged to William and Gladys Bernard, prominent Seattleites whose connection to the property is part of the museum’s story.
The building’s logs and rustic style give the museum a direct link to the history it interprets. Its work focuses on conserving the heritage of the Duwamish Peninsula and helping visitors understand Alki’s place in Seattle’s early story.
Exhibits and a self-paced visit
Indoor displays focus on local history, with the subject changing periodically. Fact cards provide details to read as you move through the exhibits, and artifacts are also displayed outside. The collection is not extensive, so the visit suits travelers who want a focused local history stop rather than a large museum with many galleries.
You can explore at your own pace or take a tour. Guides can provide additional information about Alki and Seattle’s local history. Plan for about an hour if you want time to read the exhibit cards. The gift shop has items related to local history.
Donations and practical details
There is no set admission charge; visitors can make a voluntary donation to support the museum’s conservation work. One published guide gives suggested donations of $5 per adult and $3 per child. The museum is at 3003 61st Ave SW in Seattle’s Alki neighborhood.
FAQ
How long does a visit to the Log House Museum take?
Allow about an hour to see the displays and read the fact cards.
Is there an admission fee?
Admission is by voluntary donation. One guide lists suggested donations of $5 per adult and $3 per child.
What can you see at the museum?
The museum has changing indoor exhibits about Alki and local history, along with artifacts displayed outside.
Can you take a tour?
Yes. You can take a tour or visit at your own pace, and guides can share additional local history.
