Acheson Log Cabin 
The Acheson Log Cabin is one of Fox Island's oldest structures. Home to Lila Acheson Wallace; the co-founder of Reader's Digest magazine, it was moved to the Museum site and re-assembled.

Children's Bedroom 
A replica of a Fox Island pioneer child's bedroom.

Dixy Lee Ray Exhibit 
The Museum's exhibits include mementos of Fox Island resident Dixie Lee Ray, first woman governor of Washington State from 1977-1981.

The Ray family spent summers on rural Fox Island near Tacoma. This early exposure to nature was formative to Dixy Lee, who later credited the hours out of doors with her attraction to science. At age 12 she climbed Mount Rainier, the youngest girl on record to have done so at the time.

Farm Tractor 
Farm tractor, restored.

Farmer's Workshop 
A replica of a farmer's workshop features many tools and other artifacts.

Fox Island Museum Quilts 
Victorian Crazy Quilting

The two pieces pictured here are examples of Victorian Crazy Quilting.

The popularity of these quilts began after the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition.

A very popular exhibit there was the Japanese Pavilion with crazed ceramics and asymmetrical art. This began the interest in the use of asymmetrical pieces of fabric pieced together to make abstract arrangements for show pieces. Magazines and books encour ...More

Mystery Machine 
Mystery Machine
Known only as 'The Only', the purpose of this museum piece is unknown. If you know what it is called, or what it is used for, please contact the Fox Island Museum at 253-549-2239.

Pioneer Kitchen 
A replica of a Fox Island pioneer kitchen.

Pioneer Newspaper Office 
A replica of a Fox Island pioneer newspaper office features type, a cash register and more.

Pully Block Collection 
The Fox Island Museum is home to the largest pully block collection in the Northwest.

Steam Operated Winch 
A restored steam engine & winch

The Only 
Known only as 'The Only', the purpose of this museum piece is unknown. If you know what it is called, or what it is used for, please contact the Fox Island Museum at 253-549-2239.