Sidney Museum and Arts Association
Preserving History ~ Promoting Art
The Sidney Museum and Arts Association, a nonprofit organization founded in 1970, is dedicated to preserving local history and promoting local and regional artists and appreciation of fine arts. We are member driven and 100% volunteer.
COVID Update: Sidney Art Gallery open most Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment. Call 360-876-3693 for more information.
Sidney Museum and Arts Association
501(c)(3)
The Sidney Museum and Arts Association established and maintains the Sidney Art Gallery, the Sidney Museum and the Log Cabin Museum in Port Orchard, WA.
The Sidney Art Gallery, Sidney Museum and Log Cabin Museum are currently open by appointment as we ramp up our volunteers to be open regularly.
There is no charge, but donations are gladly accepted to help offset the cost of maintenance.
Sidney Art Gallery
Located a block up the hill from downtown Port Orchard and the marina, the Sidney Art Gallery is a terrific place to find artistic treasures by renowned and emerging artists. The Sidney Art Gallery features a monthly exhibition of works of Northwest artists, from brilliant stained glass to nostalgic watercolors. Creative gifts are offered for all occasions: original paintings, prints, pottery, sculptures, wood carvings, metal and iron work, blown glass and jewelry.
The Sidney Art Gallery and the Sidney Museum are generally open on Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm, or Monday and Tuesday from 11 am to 4 pm but we are happy to make an appointment during the week. Book an appointment here for days during the week.
Girl Scout Cookie Beer and Wine Pairing
Back by popular demand, join us on April 15 between 5 pm and 8 pm for another Girl Scout Cookie Beer and Wine Pairing. Reservations required. Get your tickets here.
Be sure to get a raffle ticket for the Girl Scout Cookie raffle – one box of each of 9 kinds of your favorite Girl Scout Cookies! $6.00 per ticket available at the Sidney Art Gallery. Drawing will be held on May 13 at the artist reception for the Helen Norris Open Art Show.
Current Exhibition
Photographers Show
Some of our favorite photographers have brought in some great photos for our annual Photography Show. This is a must see exhibition.
Student Show
Through March, we are showcasing art and artists from North Mason schools, South Kitsap Explorer, South Kitsap High School, and the Photography Club from John Sedgwick Middle School. There are some great pieces. Come see the work of these up and coming artists!
Classes
Take a look at the upcoming classes! Fused Glass, Alcohol Ink and Mixed Media!
The Sidney Museum
The Sidney Museum is located on the second floor of the Sidney Gallery building. Built in 1908, it was the first Masonic Temple building in Port Orchard. The Sidney Museum features historic photographs of Port Orchard through the ages and includes a general store, school, doctor’s office and hardware store.
Log Cabin Museum
Just up the hill, the Log Cabin Museum, built in 1914, features changing exhibits of home life in South Kitsap during the past 100 years as well as items typically used and tells the ongoing story of the resident mannequin family, the Orchards.
