Our island holds so many stories that raise up the experiences of our diverse communities.
Our Mission
Preserve and share the stories of Bainbridge Island to promote a greater understanding of our community and the world in which we live.
Our Vision
Spark curiosity and inspire people to connect, explore different perspectives, reflect, and celebrate the diverse stories of our community.
Our Commitment
As an institution that portrays history, we have a responsibility to clearly acknowledge racism and work to better represent People of Color. We are working to eliminate “otherness” and bring more diverse voices into everything we do.
Our Values
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Our programs are intellectually responsible and encourage visitors to think about history from different viewpoints.
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We encourage visitors to think for themselves—to imagine and reflect on their own experiences and connect to our local history. We encourage two-way conversation and strive to design exhibits for social learning.
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We are always working to develop strong partnerships with other museums, institutions, and local communities to share collections, expertise and resources. We believe that together, we can achieve far more than we can accomplish alone.
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We strive to create programming and exhibits that provoke visitors of all ages to ask questions, touch, explore, and discover.
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We think BIG. We are flexible and open to out-of-the-box thinking. We accept that sometimes we fail, but we jump at the chance to solve problems creatively.
Curious for more?
We’d love to hear from you with any questions, historical information or desire to volunteer. While we work to reply promptly, our email hours follow our office hours, so a response sometimes takes a few days.
admin@bainbridgehistory.org
(206) 842-2773
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