Suquamish and Chief Seattle
The Suquamish People live today on the Port Madison Indian Reservation, across Agate Pass from Bainbridge Island. They have their own tribal government and a living community and culture. A visit here is a visit to a place where people live and work, not to a vanished past.
Most visitors come for two things: the Suquamish Museum and Chief Seattle's grave. Both are part of a quiet, thoughtful half day. Treat them that way, and follow any signs and information you find on site.
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Chief Seattle's grave
The burial place at the Suquamish Cemetery.
Who he was and where he rests
Chief Seattle died on 7 June 1866 and was buried in the Suquamish Cemetery. The visitor address is 7076 NE South St. The Suquamish Tribe presents the grave as a place to visit and posts information at the cemetery entrance.
How to visit with respect
This is an active cemetery. Visit quietly, stay on the paths and read the information at the entrance before you go in. Follow what is posted there about photography, filming and any ceremonies. Do not assume the grounds are open at any hour, and do not mix it up with the museum, which is a separate address.
The Suquamish Museum
History and traditional ways of life of the Suquamish People.
| Visitor | Admission (2026) |
|---|---|
| Adults aged 18 and over | $8 |
| Elders aged 55 and over | $6 |
| Youth aged 5 to 17 | $6 |
| Children under 5 | Free |
| Family of 4 to 6 people | $18 |
| Suquamish Tribal members, Tribal Government staff and Friends of the Museum | Free |
The current museum opened in 2012. Its permanent exhibition is called Ancient Shores, Changing Tides and tells the history and traditional ways of life of the Suquamish. The museum is at 6861 NE South St, which is not the cemetery address.
For now the museum is open Wednesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed Saturday to Tuesday. Do not count on weekend opening, and check the current hours before you drive over. For most visitors, a weekday visit is the safer plan.
Old Man House
A historic village site at Agate Passage.
What was here
Old Man House was the site of a large Suquamish winter village and longhouse at Agate Passage. The US government destroyed the building in 1870. No original longhouse stands today, so do not expect one.
Who looks after the land
The land was returned to the Suquamish Tribe in 2004. It is not run as a state park. If you want to visit, check the current information before you go rather than relying on a street address from a map.
Plan your visit
Fit Suquamish into your day.
Getting there
Suquamish lies just across Agate Pass from Bainbridge Island, on the road over the Agate Pass Bridge (SR 305). Kitsap Transit route 390 also runs daily between the Bainbridge ferry terminal and Poulsbo, with stops on Highway 305 at Suquamish Way and Day Road. See getting there for the full picture.
Combine it
Suquamish pairs well with Poulsbo and Port Gamble on the same day. Put the museum first on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, then add the cemetery and the next stop.
The wider story
To see how Suquamish history fits with the mills, the ferries and the rest of the island, read the history of Bainbridge Island.
More to explore
Nearby places and background.
Suquamish: frequently asked questions
Where is Chief Seattle buried?
Chief Seattle died on 7 June 1866 and was buried in the Suquamish Cemetery. The visitor address is 7076 NE South St. Visit quietly and follow the information at the entrance.
How much does the Suquamish Museum cost?
In 2026, adults aged 18 and over pay $8. Elders aged 55 and over and youth aged 5 to 17 pay $6, children under 5 are free, and a family of 4 to 6 people pays $18.
When is the Suquamish Museum open?
For now Wednesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Saturday to Tuesday. Check the current hours before you go.
Can I see the Old Man House longhouse?
No. The US government destroyed it in 1870, and no original longhouse stands. The site is a historic place at Agate Passage, and the land was returned to the Suquamish Tribe in 2004.
Where is the Suquamish Museum?
At 6861 NE South St. That is not the cemetery address: Chief Seattle's grave is in the Suquamish Cemetery, with the visitor address 7076 NE South St.