Buffalo Soldiers Museum — Attraction in Tacoma

A treasure! What a wonderful resource for our community. I was warmly welcomed on a Wednesday afternoon and provided with a fascinating introduction to the museum, its mission and vision, and its collections. I learned a lot and departed with much to think about and some good starting points for further reading, research, and reflection. One thing I appreciate is the emphasis on art and literature; every room boasts framed prints and paintings related to the exhibit, and I think that art provides context and connections for the exhibits. Sounds like they offer some really cool summer learning opportunities for youth (ages 14-16 IIRC) and are enthusiastic about partnering with schools to help broaden and deepen students’ understanding of history. I especially appreciate how the museum and its volunteers elucidate connections between local, national, and world history. Well worth a visit and the support of...

This place depicts a very interesting and little known part of our history and the African American participation in historical past for military and a few other disciplines of service. It highly focused on one individual who was a TTown legend in my eyes and was interesting to see. Worth a visit for sure Small, but good info Hoping they do not move to FT Lawton in Magnolia as this part of history should not be forgotten. Please donate on the way out! It...

I kind of enjoyed the museum. It is extremely underfunded. It is super small with an extreme lack of historical information. The manager there was not so nice to me and I felt like she hated me. Maybe I said something, but her attitude toward me made me feel like I would like...