Longmire Museum in Mount Rainier National Park

Longmire Museum

This small museum offers a good historical overview of the park, the Longmire family, and the Native Americans who once traveled through this area.

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Longmire Museum Details

This small museum offers a good historical overview of the park, the Longmire family, and the Native Americans who once traveled through this area. You'll also find old photographs, and displays of local plants and animals. It's worth a quick stop if you're in the area. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 1 to Oct. 12, and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Oct. 13 through Memorial Day. Wheelchair users can take the paved ramp up to the Longmire Museum and gain easy access to the information desk. Note: Spaces between the exhibits can be narrow. Look for accessible restrooms next to the museum. Come wintertime, visitors can obtain climbing and wilderness permits here. Call 360-569-6575 for more info.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Longmire Museum

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Longmire Wilderness Information Center

From late May to early October, staff here provides backcountry camping information, wilderness permits, and sound advice for those venturing off to hike.

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Carter Falls Trail

This easy out-and-back hike starts at Longmire and follows a short section of the Wonderland Trail.

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Trail of the Shadows

This .7-mile trail starts across the street from Longmire's National Park Inn.

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Longmire General Store

The Longmire General Store, adjacent to the National Park Inn at Longmire, sells souvenirs and basic groceries to travelers and hikers.

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Longmire Historic District Walking Tour

The Longmire Historic District Walking Tour will take you on an easy stroll along paved paths and roadway to see the historic buildings in this area.