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Sequim

Washington, United States · North America

About Sequim

Sequim sits on the route: 25 minutes from Port Angeles East, 48km from Olympic National Park.

Sequim is a town located in Washington, United States. With a population of 6,826, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Sequim sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sequim to your route.

About Sequim

The Sequim Museum & Arts, located in downtown Sequim, Washington, is a free-admission local history museum. Founded in 1976, the museum is home to the Manis Mastodon tusks and bones which were found at an early human encampment located on the present day Manis Farm, famous as one of the first-known contact between

Read more humans with a mastodon 13,000 years ago. The Manis Mastodon exhibit features a mastodon mural mounted with the remaining mastodon bones, related artifacts, and a video about the archaeological digs. Additionally, the museum is home to many local and photographs from the 19th century which showcase the prosperous dairy industry. Models of the Mosquito Fleet, along with records of the Dungeness Wharf, Washington Harbor, and Port Williams serve as reminders of the early primary transportation to the region. The Cowan Family Collection is a rotating exhibit of natural history artifacts. The Judith McInnes Tozzer Gallery features exhibits from local artists and changes often. The Boys in the Boat exhibit about Joe Rantz and the gold medalist rowing team of the 1936 Olympics. Also on display are vintage vehicles and tractors, a dairy parlor, a logging display, as well as a Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe exhibit, which as of 10/2019 it is still under construction. The museum's first exhibit building was opened May 10, 1979, at 175 W. Cedar Street where the former Post Office was. In 1992 merged with Peninsula Cultural Arts Center to become the Museum & Arts Center in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley. Then in 1995 the museum acquired the Dungeness School. On July 6, 2019, the current exhibit building opened. In 2019 the museum changed its name to the Sequim Museum & Arts The Exhibit Center is located at 544 N. Sequim Ave. in Sequim. The museum administrative offices are located at the DeWitt Building, 544 N. Sequim Ave. The DeWitt Building also houses the Whatton Library for Historical Research, the Vollenweider Archives, the Robert Cooper Photography Studio, and the John & Inez Cowan Collection. The Dungeness School is located at 2781 Towne Rd. The Sequim Museum operates and maintains the historic Dungeness School (available for rentals), Captain John Morris House and Washington Harbor Schoolhouse. The museum is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization, supported by membership fees, donations, bequests, and grants. It does not receive any county or municipal funding.

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Sequim is located in Washington, United States, North America. The coordinates are 48.0796 latitude, -123.1023 longitude.

What is the population of Sequim?

Sequim has a population of approximately 6,826 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
6,826
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Washington
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
48.0796, -123.1023

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Worth the detour from Sequim

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Hurricane Ridge Viewpoint

A mile-high viewpoint in Olympic National Park with panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and on clear days, Mount Baker.

32 km · about 35 min drive

national park

Olympic National Park

Diverse ecosystems spanning temperate rainforest, alpine meadows, and rugged Pacific coastline.

48 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

San Juan Islands

A scenic Pacific Northwest archipelago accessible by ferry, renowned for orca whale watching, kayaking, and peaceful island life.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Sequim

  • 32 kmHurricane Ridge ViewpointA mile-high viewpoint in Olympic National Park with panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and on clear days, Mount Baker.
  • 78 kmChuckanut Drive (WA-11)Washington's first scenic byway clings to sandstone cliffs between Bellingham and the Skagit flats, with oyster bars and Samish Bay sunsets over the San Juan Islands.

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