2350 North 30th Street . Tacoma, WA 98403 253.627.5405 General Open Hours: 1:00 to 4:00 (Wed-Sat) Summer Hours: 12 noon to 4:00 (Wed-Sat) Closed January, except by appointment > eMail the Cabin Now!   Designed by: Colin Magnuson Creative | Tacoma, WA Welcome to the Job Carr Cabin Museum ­ home of Tacomaıs first Euro American settler, postmaster and mayor. The museum is a replica of Jobıs log cabin home built in 1865 and is considered the birthplace of Tacoma. It is located in Old Town Park, a block from the original site of the cabin. The cabin offers visitors a unique experience ­ they can take in the picturesque views of Commencement Bay, learn more about Jobıs remarkable journey to Puget Sound, uncover the roots of this grand city, experience pioneer living and much more. If you are interested in visiting our diverse neighborhood, plan a trip to the museum as we are the Old Town Visitorıs Center. The cabin is perfect place to spend an afternoon with the entire family ­ for residents of Tacoma and out-of-towners. We also welcome schools, clubs, groups and civic organizations looking for a fun and educational experience for their next field trip or engagement. Feel free to stop by during our regular hours - or call to book a private tour at your convenience. We look forward to seeing you soon! Margie Deck, Museum Director This section will enlighten you on the history of Job Carr himself and how his famous cabin came to be.   Click here for more information! Ever wonder how they build a log cabin? Who was involved in getting this project off the ground?   Click here for more information! Spend a little time in the cabin with our pleasant & knowledgeable docents, try your hand at "Dancing Dan" the limberjack & bilboquet, and learn more about our programs. Click here for more information!