Overview

Hype:

Although park headquarters are no longer at Longmire, the original 1916 headquarters building houses a museum that tells the story of the early days of the park. All of Longmire is now designated a National Historic District. Longmire is located in the southwest corner of the park and is 6.5 miles east of the Nisqually Entrance. The Longmire Museum, usually open daily all year, offers exhibits, information, and books sales.

Time:

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Features:
  • Museums
  • Information Center
  • Displays
  • Shopping
  • National Register of Historic Places
  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms - Flush
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Interpretive Signs

Links: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/longmire.htm

Location

Closest City or Region: Mount Rainier National Park

Coordinates: 46.749795, -121.812357

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July 12, 2023 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Cooper Dye, Miller Dye, Killian Wagner,

Story

The Longmire museum was one of our last stops of the day. The exhibits were nice, but we were honestly a bit underwhelmed.

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