• Welcome to the Job Carr Cabin Museum!

  • Opening the Doors to Tacoma's History...

    Founded in 2000, the Job Carr Cabin Museum brings the history of Tacoma's settlement and growth to life through youth education, experiential learning for families, storytelling and a shared sense of place. The museum itself is housed in a replica of the first non-Native, permanent residence in Tacoma, built in 1865 by Union Army veteran Job Carr. Job Carr later served as Tacoma's first mayor, first postmaster, first notary public, and first justice of the peace.
    We gratefully acknowledge that the Job Carr Cabin Museum, and Job Carr's original cabin, were both constructed on the traditional lands of the Puyallup people, where they make their home and speak the Lushootseed language.
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    Back to School at JCCM!

    We're kicking off our educational programming for the 2025/2026 school year. Reserve Field Trips, Storytimes, and Traveling Trunks today!

  • Visit the Cabin

    Job Carr Cabin Museum is located at 2350 N. 30th Street in Old Town Park.

    Free street parking is available on N. 30th Street and N. 29th Street (above the park).

    Fall Hours

    Fridays and Saturdays

    10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

    Or by special appointment.


    The Job Carr Cabin Museum is ADA accessible and we welcome visitors of all ages and abilities.

    If you have questions or concerns about specific accessibility, please contact us and we are happy to help.

    Have a question or want to schedule your visit?

    Call the Cabin Office at 253-627-5405

    or email.