Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center

Category: Cultural center in Seattle, Washington

Address: 4705 W Marginal Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106, USA

Phone: +12064311582

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Spencer Nilsson

Jun 5, 2022

I enjoyed the Longhouse's current exhibit. It's got a great selection of Duwamish artifacts and lots of good information about their history. But... I hesitate to write this lest it come off as insensitive. Although the tribe has had a really rocky past, there's a fine line between presenting historical injustices accurately and just being aggrieved. I think the Longhouse teeters off to the latter side of that line.

Deidre DeMerritt

May 29, 2022

Small space, but the educational information is displayed well.

AGray Gray

Aug 14, 2021

Very informative. I learned so much about the Duwamish people and their journey through time. The exhibit was well laid out and the employees were super helpful... Especially Jake! He got us hooked up with the virtual experience, which was super cool, and also answered our questions about the Duwamish people and the injustices experienced due to the federal gov and also locally. I highly suggest anyone to give this place visit. I'll look to visit again when I'm in town, as I know they'll be updating the exhibit soon.

Le Desky

Apr 28, 2019

Despite the U.S. government's lack of acknowledgement of the Duwamish people/sovereignty, this longhouse and museum is a place where past, present and future kiss. Hope, resiliency, and healing ALL live here! An entire history/culture was nearly erased- but resiliency reigns in First Nations people! Do visit, with humility and curiosity. This is a sacred place.

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Questions & Answers

Are there burial grounds in West Seattle ( Duwamish) ?

Dawn Shepherd | Aug 11, 2022
Robin Bennett | Aug 12, 2022

May I ask why you, a presumably white person like me, want to know if there are Indigenous burial grounds in the area?

Is this more of a longhouse meeting place than an exhibit?

Louis Levy (孫嘉樂) | Aug 11, 2022
Srikanth Mukku | Aug 12, 2022

It is both and also a small gift shop with some tribal artwork for sale

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What is Duamish

Sandy Threadgill | Aug 11, 2022
Katherine Bellows | Aug 12, 2022

Seattle is on land stolen from the Duwamish. They generously share their culture at the Longhouse.

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is parking available?

Karen Graham | Aug 11, 2022
Jen Galom | Aug 12, 2022

Large parking lot and parks across the street with additional parking

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