How do museums decide what artworks to choose for the permanent collection? The process is complex, but at its most basic, the works in the collection need to relate to each other in a variety of...

The history of Northwest art is rich and complex. How have the unique characteristics of this region shaped the work of artists? What influence have national and international trends had on Northwest...

In honor of the museum's 75th anniversary, they have put together an exhibit of works from their permanent collections and on loan. This mixed media showcase explores the impressionist movement and...

This exhibit features original sleeping stations, canvas beds with graffiti still on it from the Vietnam. The names of Soldiers and Marines, and their hometowns, letters from family members, drawings...

Artist Jen Elek hails from the Tacoma area and is known for her glass sculpture.

Artist Preston Singletary will display his blown glass sculptures at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma.

Northwest artist Joe Feddersen is a printmaker, basket weaver, and glass artist who combines traditional forms and symbols drawn from his Native American heritage with contemporary imagery. His highly...

Museum Director, David Nicandri has chosen more than 65 items from the Washinton State Historical Society's collection that represent Washington for this exhibit.

Incoming! is the first in a series of exhibitions devoted to showcasing the Museum's Permanent Collection of 20th- and 21st-century glass.

Plunge into a tropical world featuring sharks, coral reefs and other fascinating marine life.

Sprawling over five acres, there are six exhibit areas with many viewing points, as well as a waterfall, streams, ponds, mineral licks, and bamboo forest. You will quickly discover why this exhibit is...

The Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater welcomes you to an exciting animal showing their amazing talents on the naturalistic stage as the presenters take you on an outdoor adventure.

Magellanic Penguins live on the rocky shores of South America. Look for sea anemones and sea urchins living in the tide pool.

This exhibit features blind cave fish, barn owls, Burmese python (16 feet long) and gopher snakes.

The Arctic Tundra exhibit mirrors a coastal setting near Point Hope, Alaska. Travel along sloping walkways into the "Far North" and encounter reindeer and Arctic foxes as well as massive muskox, known...

Some of the zoo's most beloved animals--beluga whale, Pacific walrus, sea otters and tufted puffins--live in this award-winning habitat. You can view this exhibit above and below water, offering a...

Tour two floors of exhibits, including the hands-on Marine Discovery Center. See salmon, jellyfish, octopi and much more.

The zoo is pleased to provide visitors with the chance to observe Red Wolves and learn more about this important recovery program. Learn what Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium is doing to save the...

This fanciful exhibit engages children in active learning through play. The focus is on fun, movement and learning what animals need to thrive. Explore the Magical Movement area where kids can climb...

This exhibit features the Eurasian Eagle Owl, Spectacled Owl and the Raven (the raven is not a bird of prey, but this is where he lives).