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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.
Fall Hours
In fall, the museum is open to the public on
Fridays and Saturdays 10am - 2pm.
Note, the cabin will be closed for special events and holidays on
9/12, 9/25, 11/26, 11/27, 12/25, and 12/26.
The museum is open by appointment only in January and February.
Tacoma Fiber Fling
Saturday, September 26
11 am - 3pm
Celebrate 25 Years
Invest in 25 More
The Museum opened to the public in December 2000.
We are marking this milestone with a campaign that honors our 25-year legacy and helps build a vision for the next 25 years.
When you give today, your donation will be matched by the Ben B. Cheney Foundation!
Now on the Eureka! History Blog
Abolition and Advocacy: Black Men and Women in Early Tacoma History
Take a StoryWalk in Old Town Park
Our 2026 StoryWalk features Bing's Cherries
written by Livia Blackburne and illustrated by Julia Kuo.
Story Walk is an interactive literacy program to engage people of all ages. Enjoy a leisurely walk through Tacoma's Old Town Park while a reading a picture book together. This pop-up display is available during the Museum's summer hours, Thursdays through Saturdays.
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).
Museum Hours
In fall, the museum is open on Fridays and Saturdays, 10am - 2pm.
Note, the cabin will be closed for special events and holidays on 9/12, 9/25, 11/27, 11/28, 12/25, and 12/26.
The museum is open by appointment only in January and February.
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.
Hours
In fall, the museum is open on Fridays and Saturdays, 10am - 2 pm.
Location
2350 N. 30th Street
Tacoma, WA 98403
Old Town Park
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 7609
Tacoma, WA 98417
We gratefully acknowledge that this 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.
© 2024 Job Carr Cabin Museum
Non Profit Tax ID # 91-2080541