Welcome to the Fox Island Museum!
There are more than 3000 artifacts on display in Dioramas, Showcases, and free standing exhibits. Among them is a display describing the life of former Governor Dr. Dixy Lee Ray, a Mosquito Fleet display, Indian artifacts, rotating exhibits, a reference room, farm room, Book Nook, and Museum Store.
Museum Open on Saturdays & Sundays 1-4 PM
The museum is currently only accepting book donations on Saturdays during our open hours of 1-4 pm. Please do not leave books at the museum when someone is not there. Thanks
- The 2026 Fox Island Garage Sale Information and Application
It’s time for the 2026 Fox Island Garage Sale!…to be held Saturday, September 12, 9am-3pm at the Fox Island Museum, 1017 9th Avenue, Fox Island and various Home Sites throughout Fox Island.
Interested in Applying for a Spot as a Seller?
Starting August 11th you can go here for an online Application Form, Payment ($25 for a museum spot, $10 for a home site) and general instructions. Please note, there are a limited number of museum spaces and the online application form will not provide this option when those spaces are filled. Application deadline is September 6, 2026 for online applications. You will receive a confirmation if your application is accepted.
If you choose not to apply and pay online, we will be accepting applications at the Museum between 1-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays, August 15-16, August 22-23, August 29-30 and September 5-6. We will accept payment by cash, check or credit card. Mailed applications and checks must be received by September 6th and addressed to Fox Island Historical Society or FIHS, PO Box 242, Fox Island WA 98333. Any mailed application & check received after September 6th will be returned as we will not be able to enter your address on the map in time for publication. If you request a Museum Site and there are no spaces available when we receive your form, your application and check will be returned. Please be sure to complete the phone number and email address on your application in order to receive a confirmation.
Interested in Going to the Garage Sale at the Museum and/or Home Sites?
We will post a map online of the various home site locations on our website on Saturday morning, September 12th by 8am. Printed maps will also be available for sale at the Museum after 9am on Saturday, September 12th . Cost of the printed map is $1.00. We will also be selling our delicious hot dogs at the Museum from 11am to 2pm.
- Native American Exhibit
Native American Exhibit
In an ongoing effort to correctly display our Native American items we are constantly updating our displays. It will continue to be a work in progress over a significant period of time.
Our focus is to identify the tribes that have had a direct connection with Fox Island and share their individuality as well as common beliefs.
They repeatedly use the term “resilience” on their websites and by showing items from the past and present we hope to emphasize this in the exhibit.
We will have four display cases in the exhibit. The 2 display cases shown above are Chehalis on the top and Puyallup & Nisqually on the bottom.
Please stop by the museum to check them out.
- 2026 Scholarship Winner
2026 Scholarship Winner-Nathaniel Dietrich
On Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026, the Fox Island Museum awarded their annual scholarship to Nathaniel Dietrich. Nate’s parents and brother were in attendance. Nate graduated with a 4.0 GPA from Gig Harbor High School. It was an honor to award this fine young man $2000 to help with his ongoing educational needs.
The George Weis Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Dr. Weis. He was a very talented man and dedicated his professional life to being a radiologist.
He also, along with his wife Marie, was a very generous contributor to the Fox Island Museum. His talents in photography, knowledge and interest in history, combined with a strong sense of community were invaluable to the functioning and essence of this museum.
This willingness to improve the quality of life for others is also present In Nate’s essay which he graciously read to those in attendance.
While at Western Washington University, he plans to pursue the field of history followed by a teaching endorsement at the secondary level. He is also interested in obtaining a second major in psychology to better understand human behavior in how people learn and subsequently how best to teach.
His exemplary grades in challenging course work are to be commended. His glowing references shed light on his character. An example of these was shared by his Spanish teacher. “Nate is consistently an eager learner, his attention in class is extraordinary, his sense of humor is a breath of fresh air, and his active engagement is one that I wish would rub off on his peers.
It should now be clear to all, why Nate was chosen as this year’s winner of the Fox Island Historical Society’s $2,000 scholarship.
Karen Kretschmer, Museum Vice President awarded the scholarship and Cheryl Wagner, Museum Treasurer presented the check. Marie Weis was also in attendance to congratulate Nate.
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